what transmissions would be able to hook up to the 460? could i still use a tremec 5-speed or would i need to switch to a something else? i'd like to stick with a manual?
the reason the big block came up is that i might have the chance to get into a nice 460 for a very good price. the motor is reportedly putting out 480hp as is. can you guys direct me to any good writeups for this type of swap?
all of the input is much appreciated....as always...
that's the same reaction i had! looks like it's back to the world of small blocksworst part is, just by dropping that motor in, i'd be sitting on 500hp (it's not a complete stocker 460 ). that's alright, i'll trade some HP for the ability to actually turn the car
you doing a 351 now? peace
john
i was wondering if you were going to post on this thread, and if so, just how bad the "flame" would be for even thinking about a 460
the ONLY reason i considered this option was because a good opportunity came up for a good motor at a good price. but i talked with a guy at MM last night and after i got him to stop laughing he finally said...."oh we could definitely get it to handle. BUT, the car would weigh 4000lbs when it was done. because of the extra weight in the front, we'd actually have to add lead weights to the back of the car to get the balance put back to where it needs to be. the simple answer is to use a different motor"
so to make a long story short, i will NOT be using this motor.
yes but those cars are so well balanced and designed from the factory the weight doesnt hurt them, especially since ive seen stripped versions of those cars in the 3300-3400lb area4,000 lbs........wait, like the GT500, Terminator, Auto pervertible 05+.....
Pretty close. I knew another friend that had a 540BBC in a Mustang coupe. Another wallowing mess of an idea but at least that was a drag car. He actually ditched the BBC for an LS and dropped 250lbs and went faster with less power. Only problem he had then was that the car would suddenly wheel standNot at all the same car but this brings back memories of my '74 Camaro, which was until 2010, the heaviest year for the Camaro... previous owner swapped in a 454 bored .030 (so it was 460 BBC). The car probably tipped the scales at 4000-4100 lb. And the best part was the shocks in the front were shot... it handled like a boat and it was literally like driving a boat down the road because the front end would be slightly bobbing up and down as if you were driving on waves... spun through all three gears and it made a hell of a nice racket... but combined with non power brakes, two foot emergency stops were mandatory, and handling was not a word that you ever used in its presence. Loved that car.
That's what I imagine all BB swaps into a pony car are like.
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