429 or 460 piston

I just picked up a C9VE429 short block and set of DOVE-A heads for $300 The motor was rebuilt, but I tore it apart to check everything. Most looks OK. I'll have the crank polished and will probably put Eddy Performer heads on it. The pistons are forged L2404. Isn't that a 460 piston??

I want to get almost 10.1 compression out of it before dropping in my 68 Torino.

Thoughts?

Yep.....

Why the heck would they do that? It's a 4U crank. The 460 piston will put it above deck then, shouldn't it?

The 460 pistons have a shorter pin height so the will install with a 429 crank but will be way in the hole.

I guess I'm gonna be building a 460 instead of a 429 now. Just need a crank.

wizardofx wrote:I guess I'm gonna be building a 460 instead of a 429 now.  Just need a crank.

You wanted to anyway, right?  

I have an internal balance crank you can have.

I'm going to check out the crank locally today. GaryS  how much ya want for it?

In the 1980's I had a `71 GS 455.  Will never forget the incredible torque I felt in that car.  Looking for that sensation once again!

wizardofx wrote:I'm going to check out the crank locally today. GaryS  how much ya want for it?

In the 1980's I had a `71 GS 455.  Will never forget the incredible torque I felt in that car.  Looking for that sensation once again!

You're in for a treat. A decent 460 will make that Buick seem really weak.

GaryS wrote:I have an internal balance crank you can have.

Free! Come get it!!!

That's a kind offer GaryS. I live in Los Angeles, so that free crank would turn into an expensive crank... fast. Thanks much though!

Jump on a plane. NASCAR...Woodward Dream Cruise...Bowling Green National Tractor Pulls. Stuff the crank in your carry on. Get it home for free!!!!!!!!!!!!