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Engine Swapping / thanks.....
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;440442
Why not just go with a stroked out Windsor. You can, with the right block, take one out to 427 cubes...and still be physically (externally) the same size as a 351w.
The 429/460 is nice, if I were going to do it, I'd go with a 390 though. mounts will be the biggest headache, and what transmission are you wanting. A C6 will be a tight fit, but with a 460, you'll have the same hassle.
I've got a set of 460 mounts for a Mustang k-member. That was as far as I got before I decided to junk out that car.
To do anything with a 460, you're going to want to upgrade the heads and intake, whereas even with an early 70's truck motor, the heads still flow decently.
Get a crank, bore it, and make it a real beast. ;)
thanks for the info. i really wanted a 351w since they came with a 302 the fit is pretty much the same. just happened that i got a free 390 that ran well when in the last car. all i need is a carb and couple odds n ends. and a cam (its got a granny in it....just for highways). i ended up finding that summit has k members built specifically for what someone wants to do, with in reason.....they can do one for 3-500 buck and will have all mounts in the proper places. also can take original suspension or after market parts. still not positive i am gonna do it or not but really leaning towards it. thanks again!!
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