Topic: ford 460 on a toy buggy

[jedimasteryoda]

ima newbie to mechanikin and kind of a newbie to 4byin. will a 460 work with  toyota transfer cases and birfield axles and everything toyota. reason i chose the 460 is its allmost free and the toyota stuff is because toyotas r the best 4byers. i also have smaller ford motors if the 460 is too big. two 302s  a 390 and a 351.  thanks for any info

[kyle_22r]

i think a 460 isn't the greatest choice for a buggy, it's heavy and HUGE, and as strong as toyota transfer cases are, i wouldn't try them behind that monster.

the 302 would be a lot better choice, even then i might think twice about using a toyota tranny or axles.  however it's a lot lighter than a small block chevy.

[Hyena]

If you built the toyota axles with cromos and 4.10 gears, a turbo tranny, and 23 spline t-cases, then you should be fine.  but i have no experience with that stuff.

[jedimasteryoda [OP]]

thanks for the info guys ill go with the 302 since i have 2 of them and all the parts i could need for one maybe ill put the 406 in my work truck. or my old 59 f100.   

[kyle_22r]

make sure you're using V6 thirds, even a 302 will chew up a 4cylinder third member/gearset if you're not careful. as for shafts, no problems there

[jedimasteryoda [OP]]

thanks 4 the info  i might just leave the 22 re on it i read there pretty powerfull motors or put my 2f on it its a really tough motor 6 banger

[79coyotefrg]

With boost controller, upgraded fuel delivery, 3" exhaust system, and intercooler- the 22RTE will put out in excess of 350HP, at about 25 psi!

[kyle_22r]

yeah, but the 302 can put out that power at a much more usable RPM.  don't get me wrong, i love the 22R/22RE/22RTE engines but they aren't all that powerful.

don't even think of the 2F!  it's a boat anchor, the only place that belongs is in a land cruiser, and that's if you don't feel like swapping it out for something lighter, like a big block.  it's basically a 50s/60s chevy I6 with metric bolts.  pretty reliable but it weighs a ton and doesn't put out a lot of power

[jedimasteryoda [OP]]

i have the 2f in my landcruiser right now pretty powerfull motor ive used the cruiser as a skidder a few times. fargin gas hog though about 6 miles to a gallon maybe 3 in 4wd i think its worth the  power though. ill leave it in the cruiser though thanks for the info. and ill go with the 302 sinc ive allready parted out the 22 to my dad and grampa no i just need to get a solid front axle for it.