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The Ford 385 engine family (also called "Lima") is a series of big-block V8 engines designed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The family derives its 385 name from the 3.85-inch (98 mm) crankshaft stroke of the 460 cubic-inch V8 introduced in 1968.
Nov 19, 2013 · Ford 385 Series Big-Block Engine - World’s Best Boss! An all-new, raised-runner Boss cylinder head transforms Ford Shotgun motors from rare eye candy to legit horsepower monsters. Stephen...
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Dec 1, 2000 · The 385-series 429/460ci Ford big-block started out as a sleepy, stodgy luxury car fat-block when it was introduced in 1968. It was a whisper-quiet big-block with abundant low-end torque...
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Dec 14, 2023 · Ford. By Andrei Nedelea / Dec. 14, 2023 5:15 pm EST. The car modding community still holds the Ford 385 big-block V8 in high regard, and it's still a go-to unit for a swap even many years...
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Big Block 385 Engines – FORD CLASSICS. Although there were several variations to the engines of the 385-series family, only two displacements were available—the 429 cubic inch and the 460 cubic inch. Both were introduced in 1968 and lasted until 1973. These engines were heavier and larger than Ford’s predecessor—the FE Family.
Dec 4, 2009 · Big Block 385 Series V-8 Ford Engines. The Ford 385-series V-8 engine line was named after the crankshaft stroke of the 460 cubic inch V-8, which was 3.85 inches. Replacing the Ford MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine, this series of engines also later replaced the Ford FE engine.
Jan 23, 2024 · 429 Ford Engine: A Brief History. The Ford 429 engine, a part of Ford's 385 engine series, was introduced in 1968 as a successor to the FE-series engines. Originally designed for luxury and high-performance vehicles, the 429 big block engine was a response to the growing demand for more powerful and efficient engines during the muscle car era ...
