Ford Racing Boss 460 CI Engine in a 1970 Mach 1 Mustang

Final (well never really done) Pictures of Completed Car

Phase 1- Initial build started November 2013 and completed May 2014,

Phase 2 it has evolved into more of a Drag car - Started Winter 2016, and still going through the transformation even in 2023!

Starting July 2020- Phase 3- It is now 99% a drag car and no compromises were made

Overall Blog last updated 03-14-2024

On this page you can view the final build pictures and key pieces of information. Or you can click on the build blog below to see the progression of the build, and many more added details.

Best Timeslip so far: In the 9's

Getting deeper into the 9's with an increasing MPH! Fall 2023 time slip.

Showboards and all artwork designed by www.PalmieriConcepts.com Custom Showboards.

 

This 1970 Boss 460 Mach 1 was featured on Ford Racing Website and the "Fast News From Ford Racing e-newsletter" Sept 11, 2014

Click here to view the article (3/4 way down the page).

Since the initial build the car has evolved from a 80% street car / 20% drag car, to a 99% Drag race car.

This Blog will show the transformation of this car.

 

When the engine was first installed it had 550hp at 5500rpm and 561 lb-ft at 4400
The second build was 670hp at 6800rpm and 587 lb-ft at 5200 and now the current 2021 build is 747hp @ 7200 rpms. This chart compares the three build dyno results from with the various head modifications, cam changes, and intake changes, showing exactly what all of the modifications did.

2021 January Build 3 Dyno Video

(Dyno work/Tuning at PK Machine, Fitchburg, MA)

Some of the many modifications done to support the added power in this undercarriage picture.

(Click here to see a full list of build items-NEEDS to BE UPDATED)

Undercarriage showboard design by PalmieriConcepts.com

 

New England Dragway

Air under the tires

A few other great new England Dragway Videos

PHASE 1- Click (HERE) to see the progression of the build, and many more added details.

PHASE 2 - Jump ahead to see it transformed into more of a Drag car, Click here

January 2021- PHASE 3- New engine build making it even faster- 99% drag car Click here

Feburary 2023- PHASE 4- Jump ahead to the latest work making it even faster& safer Click here

March 2024- Season Jump ahead to the latest work making it even faster& safer Click here

Below are pictures of the very Original Build with the car in stock looking form (click on the first picture to start)

The above build logs shows the car set up for drag racing

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