That Hard To Put A 460 & A C-6 In A 68GT?

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 11-06-2001, 12:04 AM

How Hard Is It, And What Kind Of Power Will A Stock 460 Make?

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dynomax 2.5" Super Turbo Cat-Back, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air Silencer
14.691 @ 94.7 With A 2.24 60ft.

1988 Mustang GT

Ron1 · 11-06-2001, 02:00 AM

It can be done. I have been working on one for quite a while now. A number of companies now have headers and trannie supports avilable for just that swap. Cooling is custom of course, and it's a tight squeeze but I know of quite a number of people who have done it. As far as hp from a stock 460..not sure. I went to the 514 Ford Motorsport that makes 600 plus and about the same amount of peak torque. you will need a strong C6 and rear end. traction will also be a major issue, but you can do it.

Ron

BTW...a buddy of mine has a 68 that was being made into a GT clone. He is interested in selling it. Budget and a new baby are getting in the way. E-mail me if you have an interest. rfedd@aol.com

[This message has been edited by Ron1 (edited 11-06-2001).]

Mr 5 0 · 11-06-2001, 04:56 PM

The 1969 460-4V made 365 HP @ 4600 RPM, 500 ft-lb torque @ 2800 RPM 10.5:1 CR.

Those are '69 numbers, taken at the flywheel.

Rev · 11-06-2001, 08:08 PM

Ron, what's the hood situation gonna be on that swap? I know yours is a drag car and the pictures I've seen don't show a hood.

Not a criticism, just an Honest question pertaining to street driven cars.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Ron1 · 11-09-2001, 02:50 AM

Rev...As the car sits now, it would require a 6 inch cowl hood. According to a company called MPGHeads, they make a set of headers, combined with motor mounts, that allow you to run your stock hood. You do have to drop the end link on your steering gear down 1 inch to clear. www.mpgheads.com
The headers and mounts I bought came from another source, and do not fit...I have been back and forth with those guys..but no fix yet. Oh...the 68 is going to be my street driver. I am just having too much fun with the 65 FB at the strip. The 347 is in, and even with a gear change from 4.86 to 4.33 it went 10.09 @ 132. This was on a 100 horse shot. I needed 200 horse and 4.86's to equal that last year.

Ron

11-06-2001, 12:04 AM	#1
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11-06-2001, 02:00 AM	#2
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	It can be done. I have been working on one for quite a while now. A number of companies now have headers and trannie supports avilable for just that swap. Cooling is custom of course, and it's a tight squeeze but I know of quite a number of people who have done it. As far as hp from a stock 460..not sure. I went to the 514 Ford Motorsport that makes 600 plus and about the same amount of peak torque. you will need a strong C6 and rear end. traction will also be a major issue, but you can do it. Ron BTW...a buddy of mine has a 68 that was being made into a GT clone. He is interested in selling it. Budget and a new baby are getting in the way. E-mail me if you have an interest. rfedd@aol.com [This message has been edited by Ron1 (edited 11-06-2001).]

11-06-2001, 04:56 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The 1969 460-4V made 365 HP @ 4600 RPM, 500 ft-lb torque @ 2800 RPM 10.5:1 CR. Those are '69 numbers, taken at the flywheel.

11-06-2001, 08:08 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Ron, what's the hood situation gonna be on that swap? I know yours is a drag car and the pictures I've seen don't show a hood. Not a criticism, just an Honest question pertaining to street driven cars. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

11-09-2001, 02:50 AM	#5
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	Rev...As the car sits now, it would require a 6 inch cowl hood. According to a company called MPGHeads, they make a set of headers, combined with motor mounts, that allow you to run your stock hood. You do have to drop the end link on your steering gear down 1 inch to clear. www.mpgheads.com The headers and mounts I bought came from another source, and do not fit...I have been back and forth with those guys..but no fix yet. Oh...the 68 is going to be my street driver. I am just having too much fun with the 65 FB at the strip. The 347 is in, and even with a gear change from 4.86 to 4.33 it went 10.09 @ 132. This was on a 100 horse shot. I needed 200 horse and 4.86's to equal that last year. Ron