Anyone fit a 460 BB in a 67?

gzminiz · Jan 18, 2006

More curious than anything else. Ford racing offers a 514 stroker that puts out a ton of horse (600 or 650hp can't remember) and I can get a good deal on it locally. Not entirely seriously considering this. Think a 408 stroker is plenty but I am tossing it around as it is cheaper (dunno about costs involved besides the motor, but all i got is a shell right now.)

edit: If it does work has anyone done it?

5.0ina66 · Jan 18, 2006

Saw it on a fugly purple 67FB at a local show. Unmodified shocktowers, swap mounts and swap headers and it is TIGHT! Fits though

gzminiz · Jan 18, 2006

I am putting in the mustang 2 IFS so I won't have shock towers.

HHStang · Jan 18, 2006

I did it, it's been done a bunch and here is a forum site dedicated to it that is very helpful. Do it....

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/429-460Stangs/

65ShelbyClone · Jan 18, 2006

gzminiz said:
I am putting in the mustang 2 IFS so I won't have shock towers.

Then you should have enough room to do it. Some people even do it with the stock clutch linkage.

HHStang · Jan 18, 2006

There is room to do it even with shock towers, though header bolts are no fun. There is an (free) article at fordmuscle.com on how to trim shock towers to make it easier with BBF.

mtbdoc · Jan 18, 2006

I just don't want to think about all of that weight on the front of the car. Wish I could afford an aluminum windsor block and stroke it!

Since I bought my GTO and have learned something about GM engines, I have really come to appreciate the LSx engines. VERY light, powerful, durable...it is really too bad we don't have something comparable to transplant into classics. The mod motor is as heavy as as big block!

rbohm · Jan 18, 2006

i have pondered building a 460/AOD powered 67-70 stang or fairlane/torino, or even a falcon(66-70). drop on a set of aluminum heads, and the weight issue isnt as bad as a 390 in the same car.

67GTA-FB429 · Jan 18, 2006

yes, you can do it. but it is difficult due to fitment issues. not so hard now as people make parts for the swap, when I did my 429 we had to fab all new mounts and re-wire the entire electrical system.

An AOD would be awesome or a 5 speed.

65up2d8 · Jan 18, 2006

67GTA-FB429 said:
when I did my 429 we had to fab all new mounts and re-wire the entire electrical system.

I understand the custom mounts, but why would you have to re-wire the entire electrical system?

67GTA-FB429 · Jan 19, 2006

65up2d8 said:
I understand the custom mounts, but why would you have to re-wire the entire electrical system?

Electric fans, electric fuel pump, no voltage regulator, relocate the battery, different alternator, ignition kill switch, new ignition system, disabled neutral start switch, starter switch (not keyed)....I did not make the decision, my dad the electrical engineer did...I just got the fun put of running new wires under the dash and in the engine compartment.

gzminiz · Jan 19, 2006

is the battery relocation neccesary? I plan on dropping a 5 speed in. I think being able to say i got a 514 would rock. How is the fitment under the hood, do you need a 3" cowl to make it fit?

67GTA-FB429 · Jan 19, 2006

Moving the battery helps with space and it redistributes some weight for handling. I have a shelby hood and an oval air cleaner. With newer motor mounts, you might actually gain some space at the hood. Don't they also make a 540ci motor?

gzminiz · Jan 19, 2006

FRPP doesn't (at least that i saw) The thing is that I can get a discount on FRPP parts (not sure on engines) and I don't have to have them shipped. I am really considering this option. Thing comes with the Super cobra jet head and a Victor Jr. intake manifold. Pop on a Race Demon carb and I am pretty much set. Some minor other little items but the engine is pretty much complete. I am considering a baffled rear sump oil pan but until i have the cash it at least has one

Thanks for all the input. i was planning on the shelby hood so that is good to know it fits.

67GTA-FB429 · Jan 19, 2006

I don't know if it celar a Victor Jr. I have a Performer intake. Would like to go to a Stealth, but the clearance becomes an issue again.

Victor is a little racey for the street isn't it?? No low end?

0to100to0 · Jan 19, 2006

why stop at 514?......world products makes a BB Chevvy enging that can be stroked to a 750? and it would fit!

jokes aside, i love big engines! however, i decided to go with a big engine in a small package....they make a 460 small block (that comes in a crate engine) but u pay a high price for it. i chose the short block, and that alone is $4500. ouch

matt

gzminiz · Jan 19, 2006

and that is the issue. Baby on the way means I have to watch the cash flow. And the 514 i can get for a better price then the 408W i was looking at. And the sound of the big blocks is just killer. I couldn't afford a 4500 short block.

As for the victor, if it won't clear the hood I would opt for the performer then, but I won't be racing on the street and at the strip I can drop it at 3500 so I don't see the rpm range as an issue.

67GTA-FB429 · Jan 19, 2006

I was thinking more along the driveability lines. Also, beforewarned, the big blocks are THIRSTY.

gzminiz · Jan 19, 2006

all the better. Gotta love a mototr that is rate in gallons per mile ;-)

HHStang · Jan 19, 2006

Check out the website I mentioned above and Crites. They make all the parts you'll need to bolt this in to your car.

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