Edelbrock Package for Towing Engine

I'm building a 460 to go in a 1980 F-350. It will be used mostly as a Tow Rig, and maybe a daily driver. I know when it comes to engine building, component matching is the key. IIRC, Edelbrock makes a package that includes a Carb, Cam, Lifters, and Intake Manifold geared toward Idle-5500 RPM operation. Would this be a good choice?

It's a good package , but I think you could go the custom cam route and do better. There are several venders on here that can get your package exactly where you want it.

IDT-572 wrote:It's a good package , but I think you could go the custom cam route and do better. There are several venders on here that can get your package exactly where you want it.

How should I go about contacting them?

Here is a list of the vendors on this site. https://www.429-460.com/engine-tech-f2/vendor-list-updated-8-10-09-t115.htm

There are several here and most can spank Summit prices too.

Bill

Alrighty. Thanks Bill!

Randy... Rmcomprandy, Carl... CarsbyCarl, and Scotty... Mad Porter have all offered (as listed vendors, unless I missed someone)some advice in your posts. I would pick one close to you, simple because shipping, phone calls and road trips will be cheaper. I think if you get any of them involved in your deal, you will be happy with the results. Pick one close to you and you can't go wrong.

I met Carl at his Rocky Mountain Throwdown deal in August, and it was a good time, glad I made the road trip and looking forward to next year. I think there is something missed in the keyboard... phone calls and the "face to face" make a difference. People like ZephyrBob make it real interesting, especially if you need a garage door lol (free plug Bob!)

entertainment is good, lol. yea second the idea of dealing with real individuals instead of large operations. zephrbob

Alrighty guys, start shooting me component lists and prices.

dfree383 wrote:Better to call and discuss what you need with a vendor of your choice.

Dave ... it seems like price here is the ONLY criteria for the parts needed.

You need to make a detailed list of intended use not just a generic towing.

Tire size
Gear Ratio
Intended loaded weight
Octane rating of fuel used
what you expect
what you will realistically get.
what is your budget
can you do anything yourself
do you have any parts that can be used

Once these are all answered actually talk(on the phone) to one of the individuals and go from there. No one is going to make a list and send it too you if they don't know exactly what you want and have their name on it.

JMO Mark

Mark Laczo wrote:You need to make a detailed list of intended use not just a generic towing.

Tire size
Gear Ratio
Intended loaded weight
Octane rating of fuel used
what you expect
what you will realistically get.
what is your budget
can you do anything yourself
do you have any parts that can be used

Once these are all answered actually talk(on the phone) to one of the individuals and go from there. No one is going to make a list and send it too you if they don't know exactly what you want and have their name on it.

JMO Mark

Agreed... Spend a little time on the phone and get to know the person. You will likely find that they are not going to just give you a parts list of how to build your engine. Each of them will likely have their own recipe of how to get where you want to be... and I wouldn't really expect to get an exact list that I could price shop at Summit or Jegs after they spent hours on the phone with me... until the product was paid for. These guys have a living to make too ya know

Tire size--LT 235/85 R16
Gear Ratio--4.10
Intended loaded weigh--Up to around 20,000 LBS
Octane rating of fuel used--85-89, 91-93 if needed while towing
what you expect--Good low RPM Torque
what you will realistically get.
what is your budget-Rather limited
can you do anything yourself--yes
do you have any parts that can be used--Rebuilt stock internally balanced 460 with D3VE A2A Heads with cast iron intake and exhaust manifolds.

personally I think the ports on the Edelbrocks are a little big for a lower rpm torque package.....


Randy

Rusty bolts,

If you are on a budget it would benefit you to use a vender that is close to you where are you located. On the other site Scotty J had a thread titled

"RHP 521 truck high torgue build. 500HP, 600 ft/lbs"

It details what is required. This may help you some. It just shows you don't need the aftermarket aluminum stuff unless you want to.

FWIW Mark

Mark Laczo wrote:Rusty bolts,

If you are on a budget it would benefit you to use a vender that is close to you where are you located. On the other site Scotty J had a thread titled

"RHP 521 truck high torgue build. 500HP, 600 ft/lbs"

It details what is required. This may help you some. It just shows you don't need the aftermarket aluminum stuff unless you want to.

FWIW Mark

Do you have a link because I couldn't find it.

No link.
I actually printed a hardcopy out (because I like to keep hardcopies and keep all kinds of paperwork) Jan.24/2006 from an original Network 54 post Oct.15/2005.

This 521 build may be listed on Scott site.

FWIW Mark

Lem just did a 501 1/2 the other day I will see if I cand find it for you, killer build.

https://www.429-460.com/proven-builds-f4/502-f350-engine-t2925.htm

Check this one out.............