460 in a Fox

QuantumMotorsports · 05-01-2003, 03:32 PM

This may not be the right area to post this, but does anyone here have pics of a 460 in a Fox body? I'm thinking of going that route with my 84 hatch and just want to hear about anything you guys know. Like is it tough to get a pan, headers, mounts or anything like that? Also, what manual transmissions will work with a 460? Thanks.

lovinspeed01 · 05-01-2003, 04:28 PM

I was going to do a similar swap, but gave up because I didn't have the time.

I know you have to get a rear slump oil pan(cheap at a junk yard),
motor motor mounts(Summit carries them), and headers(Summit also carries them).

And a new hood

Their is a guy in Calgary, Alberta who has done the swap, he is very help full if you need help.

His web site is http://members.tripod.com/tomak3/page4.html

Good Luck

blue00gt · 05-01-2003, 05:00 PM

Holcomb Motorsports also carries a bunch of parts for 351 and 460 swaps.

RPM427 · 05-01-2003, 06:43 PM

If you are planning on uses powerbrakes, then you will need to convert ot hydroost, cause the valve covers will hit the bosster for the stock brakes.

Coupe Devil · 05-01-2003, 09:14 PM

Actually if you use early style factory valve covers you dont have to do that. They dont have a "Flat top" top them they are more triangle shaped just for enough rocker clearance and that allows you to use regular brakes.

Bradley

RPM427 · 05-01-2003, 09:46 PM

Can you still use roller rockers with those valve covers?

Coupe Devil · 05-02-2003, 06:56 AM

Yes you just cant run a Stud girdle. My buddy that has a 460 in his 84 coupe had roller rockers and no problems. Not sure what brand of rockers .. im thinking Crane but im not sure.

Bradley

Dark Knight · 05-02-2003, 09:31 AM

here you go

05-01-2003, 03:32 PM	#1
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	460 in a Fox This may not be the right area to post this, but does anyone here have pics of a 460 in a Fox body? I'm thinking of going that route with my 84 hatch and just want to hear about anything you guys know. Like is it tough to get a pan, headers, mounts or anything like that? Also, what manual transmissions will work with a 460? Thanks. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

05-01-2003, 05:00 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Holcomb Motorsports also carries a bunch of parts for 351 and 460 swaps. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

05-01-2003, 06:43 PM	#4
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	If you are planning on uses powerbrakes, then you will need to convert ot hydroost, cause the valve covers will hit the bosster for the stock brakes. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

05-01-2003, 09:14 PM	#5
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Actually if you use early style factory valve covers you dont have to do that. They dont have a "Flat top" top them they are more triangle shaped just for enough rocker clearance and that allows you to use regular brakes. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

05-01-2003, 09:46 PM	#6
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Can you still use roller rockers with those valve covers? __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

05-01-2003, 04:28 PM	#2
lovinspeed01 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 46	I was going to do a similar swap, but gave up because I didn't have the time. I know you have to get a rear slump oil pan(cheap at a junk yard), motor motor mounts(Summit carries them), and headers(Summit also carries them). And a new hood Their is a guy in Calgary, Alberta who has done the swap, he is very help full if you need help. His web site is http://members.tripod.com/tomak3/page4.html Good Luck

05-02-2003, 06:56 AM	#7
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Yes you just cant run a Stud girdle. My buddy that has a 460 in his 84 coupe had roller rockers and no problems. Not sure what brand of rockers .. im thinking Crane but im not sure. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator