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davids · 06-23-2005, 08:23 PM

Quick grab a tape measure and head for your engine compartment!

Engine-----302------351w------460--------4.6sohc----4.6dohc

Height-----20 3/4"---23 3/4"----26"---------26"--------29 7/8"

Length----27 1/2"----27 1/2"----32"---------28"---------28"

Width-----18 3/4"-----21"-------26"--------25 5/8"------30"

I was incorrect earlier the sohc is 3/8" narrower than the 385 series
engine (460). I have seen 460 engines in several vintage maustangs so the sohc 4.6 is do-able. I also believe the dohc 4.6 is do-able but will require a little more work and planning. The more work you can do yourself the easier financilly it will be to convert, if that is not possible shop around with quality shops and do a little price research. Remember to compare apples to apples you may get less fit and finish from shop to shop, it would be best for you to list exactly what you want (no more - no less) for them to create a bid.

06-23-2005, 08:23 PM	#8
davids Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: Swapping 289 for 4.6L ??? Quick grab a tape measure and head for your engine compartment! Engine-----302------351w------460--------4.6sohc----4.6dohc Height-----20 3/4"---23 3/4"----26"---------26"--------29 7/8" Length----27 1/2"----27 1/2"----32"---------28"---------28" Width-----18 3/4"-----21"-------26"--------25 5/8"------30" I was incorrect earlier the sohc is 3/8" narrower than the 385 series engine (460). I have seen 460 engines in several vintage maustangs so the sohc 4.6 is do-able. I also believe the dohc 4.6 is do-able but will require a little more work and planning. The more work you can do yourself the easier financilly it will be to convert, if that is not possible shop around with quality shops and do a little price research. Remember to compare apples to apples you may get less fit and finish from shop to shop, it would be best for you to list exactly what you want (no more - no less) for them to create a bid.