i think we need a little more info.  what all are you getting for that price? is that  quote to rebuild your engine you already have?

before you make any decisions contact lakesonly

before you make any decisions contact lakesonly

Yup.

Call Paul. (Lakes only), as these guys said. He knows more about 460's than the guys that designed it. 

You can recite aftermarket part numbers to him with whatever combination and he can tell you whether it will work or not, and/or what part numbers you SHOULD use. This is the one guy you want in your corner on this, and in the future, on 460 builds. 

A prime example would be Rivertard. I don't think, in the few years I've know him, he's had a single engine last a season. Normally goes through 2 or 3. I can't think of ANYBODY harder on engines than Mike. The engine he has now, built by Paul, has lasted what? we're going on a year and a half almost?   

If I lived in Cali, he's the only guy that would touch my shit. Period. As it is, I'm 6-8 hours away, and so we play phone tag while I buy parts and equipment to measure what he's laying down. 

Ray

A guy can know his stuff about engines, but not be familiar with what it takes to keep an engine alive in a jet boat.  For instance, anyone can put together an Old 455, but not many can make the modifications necessary to make it last, unless they are familiar with it in that application.

Michael

Just to make sure I am following this thread correctly. You said you are using a 460 Ford and you are going to spend $3000 for a rebuild and you are going to get 500 HP no problem?

I am not sure that equasion adds up, 460's are not cheap to build, parts are more expensive than 454's. I am not saying it's impossible, the guy may just work for real cheap and make no money on the parts he sells, but I dont think 500 HP is easily acheived for $3000, not in a BBF at least.

Just my $.02

Sounds like a killer deal if the build is quality

I think you could easily make 500hp from bbf for $3000 if you have a solid foundation (CJ heads or ported DOVEs) and good hook up on machine work and parts. You sometimes get some good deals on parts on 460ford.com but like everyone else said, call Paul (Lakesonly) first. He's probably forgot more about 460's than I'll ever know!!!

Ps. Nick, you can build a bbf stroker far cheaper than a bbc.

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What am i suppose to be asking Paul ? how much he would rebuild it for ?

Call Paul Kane 1(310) 435-1900. RIGHT KNOW. (RIVERTARD).

The tard has spoken! Lol

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