Ford 2016 429 470HP Specs
Ford 2016 429 470HP engine specs: 429 ci (7L), 8-cylinder, 4.08" bore x 4.1" stroke, 14.9:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 429 ci / 7 L |
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| Bore | 4.08" |
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| Stroke | 4.1" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Configuration | V8 |
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| Compression ratio | 14.9:1 |
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| Rod length | 6.35" |
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| Rod ratio | 1.549 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.995 |
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| Piston deck clearance | 0.005" |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | cast iron |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 470 hp |
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| Years | 2016 |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.995 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,100 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Rod ratio | 1.549 — short — more side loading and piston dwell at TDC, typical of stroker combinations |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 53.6 ci |
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| Static compression | 14.9:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 2.2" |
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| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.6" |
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