460. Thanks for the many compliments, however I do not remember it all I have source books I went to for all the info. We manufacture our own injector bosses out of aircraft grade aluminum. The
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Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, horsepower, tuning, build specifications, and more! This is due to the bolt head flats on the outside of the bell that are cast into it. hes also as tight as the bark on the tree so we will see how this plays out. If your front coil springs have some age
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Broncos are the same either. :twisted: A forum community dedicated to Ford big block owners and enthusiasts. My question is do I need a different engine to bell housing spacer plate? the three finger will bind on the clutch forks if the flywheel is prity new. When i did my motor swap in my 1978 ford f250 from 400 to 460 the c6 trannie bolted right up but it was also a 70s motor. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. 1968 falcon. throw it at someone you don't like, or whatever) just don't reuse it! manifolds and some of them used the Saginaw (GM Type) power steering pump. Like I sad post in the wanted section for what you need. We are thrilled to build these kits, we dont do them very often though because of the cost difference and labor-intensive nature of them. I would suggest using a 460 flywheel, I know some who have used the 390 flywheel but they have a hard time getting a starter to work as the 390 is 176 tooth and the 460 is 180 or 184 tooth flywheel. I have a freshly built 390 out of a 73 F250 4x4 (without power steering) that I am wanting to put in it. The motor is using a rotating assembly from a 79 and newer, so it uses externally balanced components (flywheel and crank counterweight), just like what yours uses. Hes telling me one from a 390 should work is this possible? I swapped in a 429 in place of my 400m, but it is quite built, with a 460 crank and lots o goodies, the power is tremendous compared to the 400 and more parts are available. I know the bell housing will interchange but is a different spacer required for some reason? Most that came with an auto wont but ive seen some with original autos that had a crank machined for a manual. Terms of Service -
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only accessory that may give you problems is the A/C compressor. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. the list is for the 429 and the 1978 and older 460. . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I am a guy that bleeds blue oval, so I am fords inside and out. Front-sump pans work fine in a passenger
fundamentals of how it works Plan a fuel injection swap for the best results Swap an EFI 302 into a 1966-77 Bronco Swap an EFI 460 into a 1978-79 Bronco Upgrade a stock EFI engine for more performance Answer important questions along the way The goal to . 400M/460 swap Hi guys Does the 460 and the 400m have the same bell housing pattern and engine mount location? If you're planning on a modern Ford AOD-E, 4R70W (wide ratio AOD-E), and 4R75 or Ford E4OD and 4R100 transmission with this kit? performance engines in the world. Will a 400 flywheel bolt to the crank of 460? Mildy ported dove-c heads with roller rockers, a good cam and intake and a 460 crank and solid bottom ends is easily in the 450 -500 hp reach and around the same ft lbs of torque, and will be very reliable, as your not even starting to stress the block. front-sump pan on stock-height Broncos, but the general consensus is
59-inch reach. The cummins will out pull both and get better fuel milage doing it but to put one in a 78 ford you will have to hack the heck out of your truck. to the beach house and install your new anchor on your boat, pull off the
351M, 400, 429 and 460 share the same bellhousing bolt patern. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Lincoln Continental / Continental Town Car Forum. L&l sells motor mounts that fit the stock towers, and some of the nicest headers out there built specifically for that swap, they also sell complete swap kits with al the pulleys, accessory brackets, rear sump oil pan etc. Advertising -
and 4 motor swaps and now this one it was well worth the 400 bucks. As a daily driver it consistently gets about 15mpg. I have a 351 in my 1979 Bronco. I think from your response, the mount towers are the same, just need new Marquis 460 motor mounts right? 460 V8; 514 V8; Taunus/Cologne pattern. I which case you can space the tran back away frome the bell or figure the depth you need and cut the bushing on a lathe just deep enuf for the splins to clear. If the pair you have will not fit, then you can either buy a pair of
The 460 swap would be the easiest way to get more low end torque. Yeah, build a 460 for it and sell me the 400. Is your motor int. Please give us a call or email us if you're not seeing what you need! Description. Hes telling me one from a 390 should work is this possible? The 351M and 400M do share some similaraties and common parts with the 351C, but the 351C will not fit without the shock tower mods, the 351W will.. were many more E-Series vans built with 460 engines than there were
Not to mention if you use a 460 flywheel youll need a 460 belhousing. Most 460 4V engines also had the cable type throttle linkage. Guys thanks for all your input. The 351M/400 flywheel will bolt right up to the 460, but all 429/460
All I had to change was the flywheel and torque convertor. balance factory flywheels are easy to find. I just did the swap 460 to 4speed using a 400m bellhousing. 429 & 460 SWAP KITS-Broncograveyard.com. while performing a 429/460 that you would like to contribute to this article, then please shoot
Engine Swap Flywheel question/ 400M Flywheel on a 460? will need to complete the installation. modified to make it work properly with the Bronco's steering box. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I then turned the O.D. The cummins conversion will a lot more than building up a 460. finding the parts you need for your 429/460 swap here! "Installing
Starter Location: Left. I am pulling out my motor in my 79 f-250 4x4 tomorrow and putting in my newly built 460. May 22, 2008. If you have an idea or a problem you ran into
a Super HD Modine Radiator". Big Block Ford (429-460) Zoomie. We can build and install your FORD engine, we can rebuild and improve your current engine or build a completely new 1 for your project. manual transmissions. its been a long time so i will try to remember 400 to 460. we used a 360 /390 fly wheel had to rebalanced it as one was inertly balanced crank and the other was external balanced and ran 2 block plates to get the spacing right. Archive -
starter on it or may have not come with one at all. Are you using a transmission that needs a shift computer? If the lever doesn't fit or your 460 engine did not come
The shock towers do not have to be cut or notched. 408ci SEFI, 70mm throttle body, 90mm mass air, stang harness, tweecer R/T waiting on a home. He needs a standard shift flywheel for it. So mch room to work with in a 460, and the block design is awesome, like a 302 boss on steroids. Second, the the 429/460 used two different types
We offer a conventional motor mount swap kit for Street/Strip applications and our exclusive motor plate mounting system for the more serious Pro Street or competition Fox Mustangs & SN95 Mustangs. You will need alternator, power steering brackets and an ac bracket if your running ac. a '75 F-250 2WD with a 460 will work perfectly after cutting about
engines that came with the Saginaw pump (just re-use the van's PS pump). Post by 14ecoboost Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:45 am. I've never done a engine swap before so any and all advice would be helpful. Ford 221-351W. to use the factory 351M/400 lower radiator hose and the stock upper hose
The final upgrade to this Nova is one that left us grinning as soon as William popped the hood. Some people say a spacer is needed between bellhousing and transmission and some people say it isn't. Because aftermarket flywheels are around $350, and I am cheap and don't want to spend the extra cash if I don't have to, I went to O'Reilly's and got a flywheel and clutch kit (both Sachs brand) for a 1985 F-250 4x4 with a 460. 1983 was the first year Ford offered the 460 in a 4x4 truck so can I just order '83-'86 460 motor mounts for my '82 or is the engine towers not the same? the Power accessories and brackets properly installed can be one of the
From there all the work is done in-house. As soon as I get a chance, I am going to pull the motor back out and re-measure. Enter the NV4500 5 Speed The New Venture 4500 was introduced in 1992 in both GM and Dodge trucks up to 1 ton. Fuel consumption is a factor of horsepower x RPM's. I can't afford 8 mpg, so I set out to do something about it with this transmission swap. swap on a weekly basis. Check if this part fits your . Register Log in Jan 5, 2021 #1 Dylan Young New member Jan 5, 2021 1 0 1 I've currently got a 1979 lincoln continental with a 400m. Cookie Policy -
. if I were building one I would only bore maybe 30 over and use beefed up stock bottom end. Let us take the guesswork out of the engine rebuild for your project and be proud to open your . Can A 2024 GMC Be A Near Peer Opponent Of F450? Using our same jig each boss is tig welded in place. I will check w/Randy.He should have a few. The E-Series vans, F-Series pickup, and
There are 4 bosses that are cast into the bellhousing that have to be ground down with my particular flywheel. Named for the 1962 Ford Taunus V4 engine and Ford Cologne V6 engine built in Cologne, Germany. Since you're starting from scratch (if you go the 460 route), why not a 460 block with a stroker crank? Regardless of what type of 429/460 you buy, make sure you get all of the
I thought about rebuilding the 351M and making it a 400 but after the expense, it still won't perform like a 460 so I chose not to go that route. While the 460 is no thrifty fuel sipper, we can do better by getting those RPM's down in cruise. but it installs in the smaller recess in the crank. I was going to sell the car or build the 460 I have. I recently purchased a 1978 Ford F150 from a buddy of mine to restore. If not, what all engines will bolt up to it, as I am trying to get away from the 400 engine if possible. While you're at it with the fuel lines, you may want to consider using a larger line to feed that 460. Photos: Matt Elgie, Eric Tobolski, & Charles Rivera. We offer package deals that include US Shift stand-alone controllers. It' just going to take some trial &
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Free shipping for many products! It is basically a bolt in swap if you go that route. radiators are NOT adequate for a supped-up 351M/400 engine or any
Its not as easy as rebuilding the 400 and putting it back in but the pulling power would be night and day if you build it right. The problem I am facing is that the motor is currently locked up. should be aware of when installing one of these power houses in your
Bronco 351M/400 uses. From there the intake is moved onto the next station and is drilled to receive the injectors. used truck & van manifolds from a salvage yard or purchase new 78-79 Bronco 429/460
people take for granted. $47.99. A clutch for a 460 (because the 460's clutches had the larger splines) that will fit under your pressure plate The adapter to space the flywheel back I really can't move the tranny back very much because I've mounted a Gear Vendors overdrive to the back of the tranny and there isn't much clearance between that and the front fuel tank. stock Bronco 351M/400 engines. 351C, 400M, 460 cid) you must use a conversion kit type pan. I haven't messed with this combo in a long time and don't know what out there nowadays. & Truck engines, they are far more plentiful
A 400 ford uses the SBF crankshaft bolt pattern which is not the same as 460 so the flywheel will not bolt up. 460 EFI Engine Swaps Turnkey 460 . Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and happenings here at Speed Gems, FO2501 "Big Block Ford" 351M/400/429/460 to Ford Modular(6R80) Automatic Transmission, Are you using a transmission that needs a shift computer? It could be bought as a crate motor from Ford Racing, Summit Racing, etc. Anybody got a 460 internal balanced flywheel? any Bronco, for that matter), you can install a 429/460 in a 78-79
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Giffin, Loads of 460 swap tech can be read and studied on the www.thecurb.org log on and look at the rocketmans 1969 460 . Other differences include an oil-pressure relief valve at the rear of the block, larger oil galleries for increased volume, and chamfered main-bearing oil holes for improved flow. Also post in the wanted section at 460ford.com, or the stuff for sale section of 429-460.com. Any time a swap like this is attempted you
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