430 and 462 Stroker Crank- brand new
Posted: Thu 10. Jul 2014, 07:51
Calling all 430 and 462 owners who want a bit more umpf in your ride...I have a brand new Ford 460 Eagle cast crankshaft, 4.5" stroke, that has been machined to fit a 430-462 MEL block. This makes the 430 into 485 cubes (without any boring) or a 462 into 495 cubes. Boring to 0.030 over adds about 15 cubic inches to each. The crank is currently resting in a 462 block...the crank throws easily clear the block and the cam, and with the Scat H-beams the rods clear the pan rail and bottom of the bore without clearancing!
I have about $550 in the crank and machining...asking $375 plus shipping, which is going to be $55-70 depending on where you are. You can pick up in Indianapolis if you are close. You can email me at sjp@palmaarch.com. I do have photos, just have not put them on my computer yet, will be able to send next week.
This crank will require new rods and pistons...you use 6.7" BBC rods and your piston maker of choice: Diamond, KB, Ross, Arias, J&E, etc. I know Ross & Arias have recently made pistons for the MEL engine, so you will probably get better service from them. I am using Scat 6.7 H-beam rods and Arias pistons. You can either internally balance or use a 460 Ford crank dampner. The crank snout is nice and long for plenty of accessory pulleys. The rear of the crank has been turned to the 430/462 rope seal or you can adapt the 460 rubber seal.
Reason for selling: I have decided to supercharge my 462 stroker engine, and I have ordered a forged crank, which runs about $800 more than the cast. The cast crank should be good for at least 500 HP naturally aspirated, but I would not recommend putting a power adder on it. This is not a project for the novice, but for someone who is into building their 430 or 462, the machining part is done.
I have about $550 in the crank and machining...asking $375 plus shipping, which is going to be $55-70 depending on where you are. You can pick up in Indianapolis if you are close. You can email me at sjp@palmaarch.com. I do have photos, just have not put them on my computer yet, will be able to send next week.
This crank will require new rods and pistons...you use 6.7" BBC rods and your piston maker of choice: Diamond, KB, Ross, Arias, J&E, etc. I know Ross & Arias have recently made pistons for the MEL engine, so you will probably get better service from them. I am using Scat 6.7 H-beam rods and Arias pistons. You can either internally balance or use a 460 Ford crank dampner. The crank snout is nice and long for plenty of accessory pulleys. The rear of the crank has been turned to the 430/462 rope seal or you can adapt the 460 rubber seal.
Reason for selling: I have decided to supercharge my 462 stroker engine, and I have ordered a forged crank, which runs about $800 more than the cast. The cast crank should be good for at least 500 HP naturally aspirated, but I would not recommend putting a power adder on it. This is not a project for the novice, but for someone who is into building their 430 or 462, the machining part is done.