Speedmaster®
Ford 429 460 Hyd FT 275cc Cylinder Head Top End Engine Combo Kit
Specs
| Brand: | Speedmaster |
| Part Number: | PCE435.1077 |
| Part Type: | Top End Kits |
| Product Line: | Hydraulic Flat Tappet |
| Camshaft Included: | No |
| Intake Manifold Included: | Yes |
| Fuel Delivery Style: | Carbureted |
| Intake Material: | Aluminum |
| Intake Finish: | Natural |
| Carburetor Quantity: | One |
| Intake Style: | Dual plane |
| Intake Basic Operating RPM Range: | 1,500-6,500 |
| Intake Manifold Model (descriptive): | Speedmaster - MidRise Air |
| Timing Chain and Gears Included: | No |
| Lifters Included: | No |
| Gaskets Included: | Yes |
| Cylinder Head Style: | Assembled |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head Finish: | Natural |
| Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): | 95 cc |
| CNC-Machined Combustion Chamber: | No |
| Intake Runner Volume (cc): | 275 cc |
| CNC-Machined Intake Runner: | No |
| CNC-Machined Exhaust Runner: | No |
| Intake Port Shape: | Round |
| Intake Port Location: | Standard |
| Exhaust Port Shape: | Square |
| Exhaust Port Location: | Standard |
| Spark Plug Style: | Standard |
| Comp. Valve Job: | No |
| Intake Valves Included: | Yes |
| Intake Valve Diameter (in): | 2.190 in. |
| Exhaust Valves Included: | Yes |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): | 1.710 in. |
| Intake Valve Angle: | Standard |
| Exhaust Valve Angle: | Standard |
| Valve Springs Included: | Yes |
| Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in): | 1.550 in. |
| Damper Spring Included: | Yes |
| Number of Springs Per Valve: | Dual |
| Retainers Included: | Yes |
| Retainer Material: | Chromoly steel |
| Locks Included: | Yes |
| Lock Style: | 10 degree |
| Valve Stem Seals Included: | Yes |
| Valve Stem Seal Style: | Positive stop |
| Rocker Arms Included: | Yes |
| Rocker Arm Studs Included: | Yes |
| Rocker Arm Nuts Included: | Yes |
| Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: | 7/16 in. |
| Guideplates Included: | Yes |
| Guideplate Pushrod Size: | 7/16 in. |
| Pushrods Included: | No |
| Valve Covers Included: | Yes |
| Valve Cover Material: | Cast aluminum |
| Valve Cover Finish: | Polished |
| Valve Cover Mounting Style: | Perimeter bolt |
| Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: | Yes |
| Valve Guides Included: | Yes |
| Valve Guide Material: | Bronze |
| Valve Seats Machined: | Yes |
| Valve Seat Machine Style: | 3-angle |
| Valve Seat Material: | Ductile iron |
| Steam Holes Drilled: | No |
| Oiling Style: | Through pushrod |
| Machined for O-Ring: | No |
| Heat Crossover: | No |
| Cylinder Head Bolts Included: | No |
| Quantity: | Sold as a kit. |
Description
Don't spend hours figuring out which pieces and parts you need to get what you want from your engine. Speedmaster has already done the work for you; our Top-End engine kits will save you the time and hassle of mixing and matching components yourself. These kits are specifically designed to deliver the performance you want, at a better price than purchasing the parts separately.
Kits include:
Fully assembled Speedmaster cylinder heads
Intake manifold
Valve covers
Intake manifold gaskets
Roller rockers
Guideplates
Screw in studs
Assembly Specifications
Max Lift: .600
Coil Bind: .900
Intake Install: 130lbs @ 1.9
Exhaust Install: 130lbs @ 1.9
Closed Sear Pressure: 130lbs
Open Seat Pressure: 300lbs
Cylinder Heads Suggested Parts
Intake & Exhaust Gaskets
Our Big Block Ford (385 Series) cylinder heads are designed to work with standard intake manifolds and exhaust headers.
- Recommended Intake Gaskets:
- Speedmaster PCE349.1009
- Fel-Pro #1231 (alternative)
- Recommended Exhaust Gaskets:
- Speedmaster PCE355.1009
- Fel-Pro #1420 (standard paper gasket)
Head Gaskets
These cylinder heads are compatible with standard OEM-style head gaskets.
- Recommended Head Gasket (Engines under 4.500" Bore):
- Fel-Pro #1018
Head Bolts / Studs
Big Block Ford engines utilize 9/16" diameter head bolts or studs. Proper torque is essential for reliable sealing and performance.
- Torque Specification:
- 145 lb-ft with high-pressure moly lubricant
- Use a 3-step process: start at 70 lb-ft, then increase in 25 lb-ft increments
- Recommended Hardware Kits:
- Speedmaster Head Stud Kit: PCE279.1015
- Fel-Pro Head Bolt Kit: #155-4203
- Fel-Pro Head Stud Kit: #255-3701
Spark Plugs
These heads are designed for use with standard 14mm thread, 5/8" hex, 0.750" reach spark plugs. For best results, choose heat ranges appropriate for your application.
- Compatible Spark Plug Options:
- NGK: BCPR6ES, R5671A-7, R5671A-8
- Autolite: 3923, 3924, AR3933, AR3934
- Champion: RC12YC, RC10YC4, RC9YC3
Tip: For boosted or nitrous applications, a colder heat range plug is recommended.