Did Ford make a 410 engine?

In 1965 Ford produced a 410 version of the FE engine that was exclusive to Mercury but there is no relation between the two engines other than displacement.

What is a Ford 410 engine?

The MEL 410 was a runner with 345hp and over 400 lb/ft of torque at its disposal. That horsepower and torque came in handy to move the large and heavy cars down the road. With 10.5:1 compression the engine was rated at the (popular for Ford) 330hp/444lb-ft of torque level. So there you have it.

Who made the 410 engine?

Ford’s 410 program began as a partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing. Once development was finished, driver Tony Stewart soon proved the new engine could win. Yet, with more than 90 races on the calendar each season, durability was paramount.

What does Fe mean on Ford engines?

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FE (which means “Ford Engine,” not Ford-Edsel, nor Ford Engineering) variety comes from a broad selection of bore and stroke sizes to achieve cubic-inch displacements. The 332 and 352 are fraternal twins, virtually identical engines with 4.00-inch bores.

How much is a 410 sprint car?

I’m talking pure cost, without sponsors, parts deals, ect… a competitive 410 sprint car you see on the track with the WoO is $60,000-$85,000 dollars to build brand new (car and engine).

Why did Ford make a 427 428 and 429?

The 428 came out in the late ’60’s. Has a smaller bore than the 427 (closer to the 406) and a longer stroke. The smaller bore was easier for Ford to manage with machining the castings in the ’60’s. The 429 came out later.

When did the Mercury 410 FE engine come out?

The 410 FE was produced in 1966 and 1967 and used to power Mercury models. The 410 had the same bore as a 390ci FE which was 4.05″ and the stroke of the 428ci FE mill which was 3.98″.

Are there aftermarket cranks for the Mercury 410?

There are aftermarket cranks from Scat and others that allow significantly more than 410 cubes from that 390 block ! Since the longer crank moves the pistons further up, and further down, the bore, it is important that the correct pistons are used.

What kind of engine was the MEL 410?

The second 410, which has no relation to the first one was about as weird as the MEL engine. The 410 FE was produced in 1966 and 1967 and used to power Mercury models. The 410 had the same bore as a 390ci FE which was 4.05″ and the stroke of the 428ci FE mill which was 3.98″.

What was the horsepower of a Ford 410?

The externally balanced engine used the same exact crank as a 428 (obviously the stroke but the rest of the specs were the same as well). With 10.5:1 compression the engine was rated at the (popular for Ford) 330hp/444lb-ft of torque level.

Did Ford make a 410 engine? In 1965 Ford produced a 410 version of the FE engine that was exclusive to Mercury but there is no relation between the two engines other than displacement. What is a Ford 410 engine? The MEL 410 was a runner with 345hp and over 400 lb/ft of torque at…