1975 460 swap in

adrenaline=lifeline · 03-11-2009, 01:28 PM

how much trouble and wat is all needed to swap in a 1975 460 into a 1988 gt w either a c4 or c6?

qkjuicedpony · 03-11-2009, 01:31 PM

Oil pan,mounts and headers and it drops right in

coupe · 03-11-2009, 02:09 PM

Now that would be sweet to have under a stock hood. 500hp/500ft.lb should be rather easy, so I recommend the C6 if you have a choice of the two.

93cobra1928 · 03-11-2009, 03:52 PM

A friend of mine had one in a coupe with RPM heads and a small solid roller and it went 6.20's in the 1/8 it's now in a 79 fairmont and goes 6.50's

SlowJoe · 03-11-2009, 04:44 PM

you also need a 1 1/2 inch body lift in the front!

adrenaline=lifeline · 03-11-2009, 04:58 PM

i gota talk a few people into it. i gota convince them cars not worth restoring and selling. the trannies wat evers in a 1975 mark iv. where can i get headers and oil pan and mounts

adrenaline=lifeline · 03-11-2009, 04:59 PM

i should mention car is stll for sale

SlowJoe · 03-11-2009, 05:20 PM

i dont think a 1975 model is all that great! But not sure maybe someone that know will speak up.

adrenaline=lifeline · 03-11-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joecoupe

i dont think a 1975 model is all that great! But not sure maybe someone that know will speak up.

it may not be but for free if i can talk them into is fine

waypastcrazy · 03-11-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by qkjuicedpony

Oil pan,mounts and headers and it drops right in

I beg to differ but a 1.5 inch body lift and manual brake setup or hydraboost. Or a 7 inch booster type setup. Will make it a smoother swap to clear tall valve covers and keep drive line straight. It will work your way but the engine will sit to high at the front end and throw the u joint at back of tranny in a bad angle and also cause problems with getting air out of the cooling system. Because the radiator will sit lower than the heads. Depending on if you use a stock type rear sump or canton type the bigger aftermarket pan will barely clear rear of k member putting engine in and makes things harder without the body lift and or tubular k member. You also need to extend the steering linkage 1.5 inches preferably use flaming river knuckles and some 3/4 bar stock.its not a complicated swap if u make a game plan and do the mods I suggested. also a motor plate helps to. I have done it both ways and this sounds more difficult but in reality makes it a smoother install.clyde

03-11-2009, 01:28 PM	#1
adrenaline=lifeline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 29	1975 460 swap in how much trouble and wat is all needed to swap in a 1975 460 into a 1988 gt w either a c4 or c6?

03-11-2009, 01:31 PM	#2
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	Oil pan,mounts and headers and it drops right in __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

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coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Now that would be sweet to have under a stock hood. 500hp/500ft.lb should be rather easy, so I recommend the C6 if you have a choice of the two. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

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93cobra1928 Dazed and Confused Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northport, Al Posts: 778	A friend of mine had one in a coupe with RPM heads and a small solid roller and it went 6.20's in the 1/8 it's now in a 79 fairmont and goes 6.50's __________________ Proud owner of 93 Cobra #1928 306ci Forged flat tops, Windsor Sr iron heads, FMS X-303 cam, OE Cobra upper and lower, 65mm tb, 70mm maf, 24lb injectors, BBK shorties, Summit H-pipe and Flo-bastards

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SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	you also need a 1 1/2 inch body lift in the front! __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

03-11-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
adrenaline=lifeline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 29	i gota talk a few people into it. i gota convince them cars not worth restoring and selling. the trannies wat evers in a 1975 mark iv. where can i get headers and oil pan and mounts Last edited by adrenaline=lifeline; 03-11-2009 at 05:05 PM.

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adrenaline=lifeline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 29	i should mention car is stll for sale

03-11-2009, 05:20 PM	#8
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	i dont think a 1975 model is all that great! But not sure maybe someone that know will speak up. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project