67-68 F100 2wd 460 engine swap advise please !!

[mercurymick]

Hi all

I am just about to take on my engine swap to a 429/460 plus a c6 and take out the 360FE manual , I was after advise on the following topics.

Should i use small block 302/351 windsor frame perches with New Trans Dapt Urethane Motor Mounts F100 F150 429 460 ?

Or go for the Ford F100-350 2WD 460 Motor Factory Frame/Motor Mounts from a 77 F series truck ?

Also what brand headers should i buy for this application that will be a bolt on fit.?

I only want to do this job once and in the best way possible so your help will be much appreciated.

Mercurymick

[70shortwide]

I used factory mounts from a newer truck like you mentioned. worked great. wouldnt do it any other way.

I wont comment on the usability of the trans dapt parts, never heard a thing about them, but as easy as it was to use the later ford perches, that is what i would do for sure.

[fordman]

you can't use small block perches with a 460. they wont fit.

[hotrod ford]

headman # hed89140 in summit they are around $173.95.

[70shortwide]

I cant imagine a u pull it yard wanting more than 20 bucks for the ford mounts.

fordman, i believe he was meaning he could use the smallblock perches with a kit from trans dapt to make it fit. not sure

[mercurymick]

I used factory mounts from a newer truck like you mentioned. worked great. wouldnt do it any other way.

I wont comment on the usability of the trans dapt parts, never heard a thing about them, but as easy as it was to use the later ford perches, that is what i would do for sure.

OK
Great 70shortwide thanks for the info i have a set lined up to buy so i will go ahead with those.

And Fordman - that was correct i was going to find small block perches and buy the Tran dapt mounts afterward but thanks again.

Hey Hotrod ford
Thanks fro the part number of the headers its a huge help ....great to have you guys all giving advise should have done this long ago.

Go the Fordification forums !!!!!!!!! Yeah !!!!!!!!!!

[waynaferd]

Now how newer do the newer mounts need to be? I just grabbed an 85 460/C6 to put in place of the 300-6/4speed in the truck in sig....was reading some other posts about the 460 being a PITA to swap......Thanks!!

[hotrod ford]

i'm getting ready to do the same swap. 300-429. i just bought a pair of 77 460 mounts and from all the research it should all be bolt in. well, maybe to drill a hole or two but nothing major that has to be done.

[fordman]

Now how newer do the newer mounts need to be? I just grabbed an 85 460/C6 to put in place of the 300-6/4speed in the truck in sig....was reading some other posts about the 460 being a PITA to swap......Thanks!!

to use the stock mounts you need them form up to a 79 truck. get everything from it the moutns the rubbers the engine cups everything.

[Salt-shaker]

I have to agree with all posts, I have done two swaps with 429/460 engines and they were very easy using the factory stuff out of mid 1970's trucks. Like Fordman stated get everything when you buy..Drill a few holes in the frame and cross member and your almost done..Enjoy and Good luck.... Salt-shaker

[Salt-shaker]

One last thought, I used Hooker headers designed for a later model truck and they worked with my C6, I can get the numbers if your interested in using that brand.

[70shortwide]

One last thought, I used Hooker headers designed for a later model truck and they worked with my C6, I can get the numbers if your interested in using that brand.

if they fit above the croos member ill give you a dollar for the part number!

[Salt-shaker]

Hi 70shortwide, I had to look through paperwork to find sales tag but located it and the Hooker number was 6811 super competition units and I did NO modifications to any cross members or transmission mount cross member. These also fit with power steering box and a C6 trans. The only mods to the headers was to tig weld the upper flange/port area to allow extra material for a report for the larger C.J. heads exhaust. My purchase was made in 1988 and I don't know if they are still available.

[70shortwide]

I looked at those... I thought that they would end UNDER the crossmember? mine must go above the crossmember. just for clarity sake do these hang down below the crossmember or tuck in above it?

[Salt-shaker]

Good-morning, The Hookers pass over the bolt in cross member ( located under bell housing ) then make a S and end almost center line under the transmission cross member. I feel they fit snug ( unlike most Hooker headers ) and don't show obtrusive from a side profile..I forget to say the they will not fit a Bendix power steering box but fit the Ford unit nicely. I believe these were designed for the bumpside trucks and I used the engine mounts from this same vintage during my installations. I'm just presenting this info in a effort to help others as to what worked for me..Good luck..