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460 swap into 73 Mach 1

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I am looking at buying a 73 Mach 1 No engine or tranny included, originally had a 351 with a manual Trans. I currently have a 90 F-250 with a 460 and auto trans that I would like to put in the car. The owner of the car says it is a direct bolt in as these cars could come with a 429 but the last year I can with a 429 option is 71. All help greatly appreciated.
 
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The 71 Mustang was designed to fit the 429, which is externally identical to the 460. The 71-73 were all physically identical, they simply dropped the 429 option in 72-73. To install a 460 in your 73, all you need is stone-stock 71 429 parts.
 
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Yep - what 2+2 said. I had a '73 Mach 1 with a 460 about 20-years ago. '71 429 parts are what you need; motor mounts & front springs for sure. I didn't have any cooling issues with the 351 2-row radiator (using clutch fan & shroud), but that was no AC, etc.

The real PITA was headers. I used a pair of Super Comps - well made but I don't see how any full-length header wouldn't hang too low on these cars. I hope choices have improved and there's a shorty option available.

If not already equipped, pick up a Trac-Lok 3rd member for the 9-inch. You'll need it with all that torque! :o)

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I did this swap in a convertible. I got my motor mounts from Mustangs Unlimited. The isolators from Autozone. FPA makes a mid length header. Mine needed a little tweak around the steering box. I used a stock replacement 351C radiator from advance auto and modified the shroud and fan to work with the 460. A performer intake with a drop base air cleaner will fit under a stock standard hood. NASA hood gives you a little more clearance. I used the stock FMX with a 351M/400 bellhousing. If you want to use a C6 you will have to source one from a 429/460.
 
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Thank you

Thanks for all the info. I had some other things come up and could not get the car. If anyone is interested in it, I think the price is good $ 1500 for the 73 original 4 speed car no motor or tranny he also has a 72 for sale and said he would make a deal with someone wanting both. The 72 has motor and auto tranny. Both need floor and trunk pans. a photo of the 73 can be seen on facebook in the group Chilton County online yardsale it is photo # 1566 for now, as people add photos the # will change but that should be close. Again thanks for all the help!!!
 
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