Anyone run a 460 here?

KAILUAZ · 09-22-2008, 08:52 AM

Looking to see who has done this swap.
Thanks

pedal2themetal · 09-22-2008, 09:47 AM

Yes we do have a 460 and its in a 1984 Capri. We use it for drag racing and its awesome...what questions do You have about it?

KAILUAZ · 09-22-2008, 09:50 AM

From what I have figured out its a pretty straight forward swap although I'm looking to run a T-5 or TKO600 trans. This wont be a drag car, just a weekend cruiser.
I guess I'm looking for general info on the swap and some pictures for reference.
Thanks,
Eric

Cappn Tripps · 09-22-2008, 12:39 PM

www.460ford.com

www.bigblockfox.com

Whiplash93 · 09-22-2008, 03:53 PM

I wouldn't bother with the T5, even behind a mild 460 it will have a short life. You can get a quicktime bellhousing to mate the TKO600 to the BB. I've had 3 460 powered cars, most important part of the swap is to set the cooling system up properly, especially since it will be a street car. Those are 2 great sites for getting BB into a Fox.

KAILUAZ · 09-22-2008, 04:45 PM

Yes those sites are great (still waiting on approval from 460ford so I can post).
Seems unless its a auto no one likes the manual setup no matter what trans you run. It has to be a stick, I cant do auto.
Thanks for the input though.

Mad Max · 09-22-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

Seems unless its a auto no one likes the manual setup no matter what trans you run. It has to be a stick, I cant do auto.

That's cause they can't shift and a C6 is an easy swap.

ford motorspots make a complete swap kit. It's pricy but it has everything except exhaust.

86_Notch · 09-22-2008, 09:09 PM

my buddy swaped a big block into his 86 notch, he's running a tko 600 5 speed, he got everything from here Mike Forte's performance # 781 - 248 - 8946

Whiplash93 · 09-22-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

Yes those sites are great (still waiting on approval from 460ford so I can post).
Seems unless its a auto no one likes the manual setup no matter what trans you run. It has to be a stick, I cant do auto.
Thanks for the input though.

Actually I referred to the T5 as a poor swap, the TKO600 is a great idea and it'll handle a bit of power.

Cappn Tripps · 09-22-2008, 10:03 PM

Not so much that people cant shift, a well built 460 based stroker will grenade almost any manual trans except something like a jericho. If the car hooks anyway.

BTW, Forte's website
http://www.fortesparts.com/

86_Notch · 09-24-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_Notch

my buddy swaped a big block into his 86 notch, he's running a tko 600 5 speed, he got everything from here Mike Forte's performance # 781 - 248 - 8946

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Adam · 10-06-2008, 09:49 AM

Great info guys. I have a 84 2WD F-350 with a great running 460/C6 in it. So the way I read it, the C6 is the easiest swap??

KAILUAZ · 01-16-2009, 08:29 AM

I picked up this 460, stand, and c6 for $100.00 off craigslist. Score!

Cappn Tripps · 01-16-2009, 08:45 AM

The C6 will be a tight fit. You might have to take a sledge hammer to the trans tunnel or grind down the ribs on the case.

KAILUAZ · 01-16-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cappn Tripps

The C6 will be a tight fit. You might have to take a sledge hammer to the trans tunnel or grind down the ribs on the case.

Yeah I have no problem cutting up the trans tunnel.
Some more info on the block:

6E18

Super hard to read but this was under the rear passenger head. 6Y923146

1983mercurycapri 302 · 01-16-2009, 07:53 PM

A warmed over C4 will do fine, just buy a JW or PA muti fit bellhousing. Theres no need for a C6.

Cappn Tripps · 01-17-2009, 08:24 AM

Those other stampings dont mean much, D1VE is a '71 block and the D3 heads are '73. The heads kinda suck, the use a pedestal system for the rockers similar to the late 5.0's. To run screw in studs you have to machine the rocker boss down then tap it. Might be worth it to find some C8 or C9 heads or maybe DOVE-C heads if you can find 'em. Talk to Scott aka "The mad porter" on the 460 forum.

Ken Newman · 01-17-2009, 05:25 PM

I'm in the process of doing the same swap in my Fairmont. I bought a McLoud bellhousing and it is too big in the starter area and the headers hit on it. I am using the Accufab mid length headers trying to have room for my exhaust under the car. My Mont sits pretty low and full length headers would hit on speed bumps and the like. I bought a Quicktimes bellhousing and it is a bunch smaller in diameter than the McLoud. Good luck, Ken.

1983mercurycapri 302 · 01-17-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cappn Tripps

Those other stampings dont mean much, D1VE is a '71 block and the D3 heads are '73. The heads kinda suck, the use a pedestal system for the rockers similar to the late 5.0's. To run screw in studs you have to machine the rocker boss down then tap it. Might be worth it to find some C8 or C9 heads or maybe DOVE-C heads if you can find 'em. Talk to Scott aka "The mad porter" on the 460 forum.

Yep, because you can actually use steel ped 460 rockers on a 5.0 and they are 1.7 ratio.

Considering how cheap you got the block.. why not get some edelbrock heads or even Trickflow makes 460 heads??

Forged hi compression pistons
with basic 030 bore
figure intake and cam

You could have a 400hp 600lb Tq 460

StangBoy · 01-17-2009, 06:50 PM

i want to stuff one in my 86 with a couple hx50 holset turbos

KAILUAZ · 01-17-2009, 07:19 PM

Down the road I'll run the Edelbrocks. I'm going to port the stockers for now, rockers, cam, intake, etc. Just the basics for now,

gdniel · 01-17-2009, 09:44 PM

Good deal on the parts you bought.

1983mercurycapri 302 · 01-18-2009, 05:24 AM

Better upgrade the front brakes and lighten the front of the car. 460s are very heavy.

KAILUAZ · 01-18-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1983mercurycapri 302

Better upgrade the front brakes and lighten the front of the car. 460s are very heavy.

I have PBR's I'm going to run up front. The whole car is going to be stripped out so weight isn't a concern.

Cappn Tripps · 01-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

Down the road I'll run the Edelbrocks. I'm going to port the stockers for now, rockers, cam, intake, etc. Just the basics for now,

Good luck finding rockers for the pedestal mount heads. If you want a good set of rockers you're going to have to have the machine work done to install screw in studs and guide plates.

09-22-2008, 08:52 AM	#1
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	Anyone run a 460 here? Looking to see who has done this swap. Thanks __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

09-22-2008, 09:47 AM	#2
pedal2themetal New User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 2	460 is stuffed in a 1984 Capri Yes we do have a 460 and its in a 1984 Capri. We use it for drag racing and its awesome...what questions do You have about it?

09-22-2008, 09:50 AM	#3
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	From what I have figured out its a pretty straight forward swap although I'm looking to run a T-5 or TKO600 trans. This wont be a drag car, just a weekend cruiser. I guess I'm looking for general info on the swap and some pictures for reference. Thanks, Eric __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

09-22-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
Cappn Tripps FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: chandler, Az Posts: 958	www.460ford.com www.bigblockfox.com __________________ my car is slow.... 84 GT convertible 13.58@102.84, 2.01 60ft... summer in AZ... 68 coupe.. lookin for 8's with a street car http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

09-22-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	Yes those sites are great (still waiting on approval from 460ford so I can post). Seems unless its a auto no one likes the manual setup no matter what trans you run. It has to be a stick, I cant do auto. Thanks for the input though. __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

09-22-2008, 03:53 PM	#5
Whiplash93 FEP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Constantia, NY Posts: 197	I wouldn't bother with the T5, even behind a mild 460 it will have a short life. You can get a quicktime bellhousing to mate the TKO600 to the BB. I've had 3 460 powered cars, most important part of the swap is to set the cooling system up properly, especially since it will be a street car. Those are 2 great sites for getting BB into a Fox.

09-22-2008, 09:09 PM	#8
86_Notch FEP Power Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 1,099	my buddy swaped a big block into his 86 notch, he's running a tko 600 5 speed, he got everything from here Mike Forte's performance # 781 - 248 - 8946 __________________ . " Spending money I don't have......... on things I don't need......... to impress people I don't know. " http://www.youtube.com/v/HcD354133Ac http://www.youtube.com/v/rmPPnfHZ9WA

09-22-2008, 10:03 PM	#10
Cappn Tripps FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: chandler, Az Posts: 958	Not so much that people cant shift, a well built 460 based stroker will grenade almost any manual trans except something like a jericho. If the car hooks anyway. BTW, Forte's website http://www.fortesparts.com/ __________________ my car is slow.... 84 GT convertible 13.58@102.84, 2.01 60ft... summer in AZ... 68 coupe.. lookin for 8's with a street car http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

10-06-2008, 09:49 AM	#12
Adam FEP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clarence, Iowa Posts: 290	Great info guys. I have a 84 2WD F-350 with a great running 460/C6 in it. So the way I read it, the C6 is the easiest swap?? __________________ www.modularmisfits.com 83 GT T-TOP Authorized Racecraft Inc. Dealer

01-16-2009, 08:29 AM	#13
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	I picked up this 460, stand, and c6 for $100.00 off craigslist. Score! __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

01-16-2009, 08:45 AM	#14
Cappn Tripps FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: chandler, Az Posts: 958	The C6 will be a tight fit. You might have to take a sledge hammer to the trans tunnel or grind down the ribs on the case. __________________ my car is slow.... 84 GT convertible 13.58@102.84, 2.01 60ft... summer in AZ... 68 coupe.. lookin for 8's with a street car http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

01-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#16
1983mercurycapri 302 FEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: anderson SC Posts: 882	A warmed over C4 will do fine, just buy a JW or PA muti fit bellhousing. Theres no need for a C6. __________________ 83' capri ~ 306ci speedpro LW hyperpistons Lightly ported Gt40s milled 040/ 3 angle valve, TFS springs E303/ 1.7 RR Rpm intake holley 650 dp BBK headers~ H pipe~ flows 373's C4 and other drag tricks of the trade.

01-17-2009, 08:24 AM	#17
Cappn Tripps FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: chandler, Az Posts: 958	Those other stampings dont mean much, D1VE is a '71 block and the D3 heads are '73. The heads kinda suck, the use a pedestal system for the rockers similar to the late 5.0's. To run screw in studs you have to machine the rocker boss down then tap it. Might be worth it to find some C8 or C9 heads or maybe DOVE-C heads if you can find 'em. Talk to Scott aka "The mad porter" on the 460 forum. __________________ my car is slow.... 84 GT convertible 13.58@102.84, 2.01 60ft... summer in AZ... 68 coupe.. lookin for 8's with a street car http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

01-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#18
Ken Newman FEP Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queen Creek Az Posts: 729	514 swap I'm in the process of doing the same swap in my Fairmont. I bought a McLoud bellhousing and it is too big in the starter area and the headers hit on it. I am using the Accufab mid length headers trying to have room for my exhaust under the car. My Mont sits pretty low and full length headers would hit on speed bumps and the like. I bought a Quicktimes bellhousing and it is a bunch smaller in diameter than the McLoud. Good luck, Ken. __________________ 1975 Bronco (needs lots of work) Two 1978 Fairmonts One not so nice and the yellow one 5.0 fuelie 31 spline 9" 4.11 gears T-56 Baer 13" brakes 11.3" Crown Vic rear discs 1993 Mustang dash, console 18X10 w/305/45 Nitto 555Rs 17X8 w/245/45 Nitto 555s 602-525-4474 Last edited by Ken Newman; 01-17-2009 at 05:46 PM.

01-17-2009, 06:50 PM	#20
StangBoy FEP Power Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbus, Nebraska Posts: 2,056	i want to stuff one in my 86 with a couple hx50 holset turbos __________________ 1986 Mustang LX Coupe 5.0TT Megasquirt'n'Spark-goin' for 400+hp 1987 Merkur XR4Ti -Clutchnet 4 puck-GM LSD swap-roller cam Currently on a NA and Carb Free diet.

01-17-2009, 07:19 PM	#21
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	Down the road I'll run the Edelbrocks. I'm going to port the stockers for now, rockers, cam, intake, etc. Just the basics for now, __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

01-17-2009, 09:44 PM	#22
gdniel Parts Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St. Augustine, Florida 32092 Posts: 5,069	Good deal on the parts you bought. __________________ + ++ +++ ++++ Fun is fun, and done is done!

01-18-2009, 05:24 AM	#23
1983mercurycapri 302 FEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: anderson SC Posts: 882	Better upgrade the front brakes and lighten the front of the car. 460s are very heavy. __________________ 83' capri ~ 306ci speedpro LW hyperpistons Lightly ported Gt40s milled 040/ 3 angle valve, TFS springs E303/ 1.7 RR Rpm intake holley 650 dp BBK headers~ H pipe~ flows 373's C4 and other drag tricks of the trade.

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