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I've got a '68 Coupe and it currently has a 302 2v in it. The car is not original, I've had to have a lot of bodywork done and it's not the original engine in it, so what I'm thinking of doing is putting a big block in it. I know to do that I will need to change the whole drive train in it and the suspension, but my question is will a big block fit? I would like to put a 460 in it if possible, just not sure there's enough room. My goal is to run low 12's or better in it, but still be able to be a daily driver. It also has an automatic transmission in it, if I'm going to change the whole drive train, would it be too much trouble to put a manual tranny in it?
 

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a 460 with a richmond 5spd would be an excellent choice. there is enough room for a 460 in your 68, and crites restoration has a kit that will aid in the swap. the richmond 5spd has a 1:1 top gear so you can run a taller gear, like a 2.80 gear, and a choice of first gear ratios that will let you launch the car like it had a 4.11 gear.
 
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Thanks a lot, I'll definately look into that. I thought about getting a crate 302, but there's just something about a big block ya know. I'll probably end up getting a crate 460 too though if I can afford it.
 
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