What kind of engine did a Lincoln 430 have?
What kind of engine did a Lincoln 430 have?
The luxury-car horsepower wars of the 1950s were long over, having moved into the lower-priced segments. But in its heyday, the 430 had a brief NASCAR career, although the extremely heavy MEL engine made handling scary, and drivers were terrified at times of its tendencies at high speed.
When did the CARB Mel 430 engine get replaced?
For 1966, the MEL’s displacement was increased to 462 cu.in., and it carried a 340 (gross) hp rating through its final year, 1968, when it was replaced by the new 460 “385” engine, which was lighter and superior in every way, thanks to improvements in casting technology and much improved cylinder head architecture. Boat Anchor? NO BOAT MOTOR!
What kind of engine did Lincolns have in 1958?
The MEL’s design was also quite similar to Ford’s Super Duty V8 engine, which also appeared in 1958. I couldn’t find a full-size MEL cross section, but from the part that is shown above this SD ad, the two look very similar indeed. The MEL came in 383, 410, 430 and 462 cu.in versions, while the SD came in 401, 477 and 534 cu.in versions.
How many horsepower are in a 430-462 MEL engine?
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For 1966, the MEL’s displacement was increased to 462 cu.in., and it carried a 340 (gross) hp rating through its final year, 1968, when it was replaced by the new 460 “385” engine, which was lighter and superior in every way, thanks to improvements in casting technology and much improved cylinder head architecture. Boat Anchor? NO BOAT MOTOR!
The luxury-car horsepower wars of the 1950s were long over, having moved into the lower-priced segments. But in its heyday, the 430 had a brief NASCAR career, although the extremely heavy MEL engine made handling scary, and drivers were terrified at times of its tendencies at high speed.
The MEL’s design was also quite similar to Ford’s Super Duty V8 engine, which also appeared in 1958. I couldn’t find a full-size MEL cross section, but from the part that is shown above this SD ad, the two look very similar indeed. The MEL came in 383, 410, 430 and 462 cu.in versions, while the SD came in 401, 477 and 534 cu.in versions.
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