1970 460 or 1992 460 swap???

mtw002 · August 31st, 2009, 09:47 PM

I found a 1970 coupe with a cyl auto in it for $1200. It has some rust on it runs and very driveable the owner says, I'll know more wed when i look at it. I also know where a 92 4cyl hatch mustang is for $250 rust free but completely stripped but interior w/car. What i want to know which would be better/easier/cheaper for the 460/c6 swap that I have. Just some opinions would be nice...thanks

MustangMatt96GT · August 31st, 2009, 10:15 PM

1970 has a mount for it pretty easily, and had big block 385 series 429 factory so it would be easier

but nothing is sexier than a fox with a BBF under the hood... makes me wanna go get the towel now.... YOu will have to convert to manual brakes with a BBF fox though...

but let me know if you need some help some time... im always willing to lend a hand if i have time.

MustangOne · August 31st, 2009, 10:35 PM

I Would say Fox Body, I know alot of people that have done it.

429/460 really dosnt fit in a 1970.

And a Fox is a lot better drag racing car.

mtw002 · August 31st, 2009, 11:50 PM

comments noted...I've always wanted a older mustang but i love to drag race. And really dont want to beat up my 2003 gt

MustangOne · September 1st, 2009, 01:29 PM

I think The Fox would be a great buy, and a fun Drag racer...

mtw002 · September 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM

Yeah i think im going to get the fox...I went and looked at the 70 and behind the dash is rusted out, the floor boards are rusted through the rear quarters are rusted out and the rear sub frame behind the wheel is rusted through. On the good side someone had already started to restore the interior. all it needed was a headliner.

M L Struck · September 2nd, 2009, 08:43 AM

Try this
http://bigblockfox.com/

TonyRumore · September 5th, 2009, 11:29 AM

I put a 429 in a '69 back in the early 80's and it's a serious pain in the ass.
The only way to get the starter in, was to move the engine so far forward, the water pump was nearly touching the radiator. Then you need a custom trans mount, drive shaft, front mounted electric fans, rigged up radiator hoses, etc. The cast iron exhaust manifolds are right up against the shock towers, you can barely get the spark plugs in.........it's just a mess.

Tony

mtw002 · September 6th, 2009, 07:02 PM

well i picked up the 92. I have the 72 460/c6 out of a t-bird, motor mounts, oil pan, dipstick elec-fan. Trying to find someone close that can build me a drive shaft. Pulling the 4cyl motor and trans tomorrow. Going to keep the stock manifolds on the engine until i can find a good deal on some LTs. Plus i picked up a efi 460 from a 88 econ van that I'm going to build so when the other one goes boom I'll have another to swap in.

bradhansenusaf · May 10th, 2010, 02:11 PM

Hey let me know if you get any info im in Colorado Springs also. I have a 1970 coupe and im trying to find a 429 in it.....

August 31st, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
mtw002 Enthusiast 2003 vert gt 12.703@ 107.65 KCIR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 666 iTrader: 0 reviews	1970 460 or 1992 460 swap??? I found a 1970 coupe with a cyl auto in it for $1200. It has some rust on it runs and very driveable the owner says, I'll know more wed when i look at it. I also know where a 92 4cyl hatch mustang is for $250 rust free but completely stripped but interior w/car. What i want to know which would be better/easier/cheaper for the 460/c6 swap that I have. Just some opinions would be nice...thanks __________________ 2003 vert gt 2v teskid build 12.7 @ 107 (SOLD) 1989 mustang lx 92gt short block w/gt40p, explorer intake, 65mm tb, 373 gears, 76mm C&L maf, tubular K-member 14.15 @ 94 (5000' above sea lvl)

August 31st, 2009, 10:15 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	1970 has a mount for it pretty easily, and had big block 385 series 429 factory so it would be easier but nothing is sexier than a fox with a BBF under the hood... makes me wanna go get the towel now.... YOu will have to convert to manual brakes with a BBF fox though... but let me know if you need some help some time... im always willing to lend a hand if i have time. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

August 31st, 2009, 10:35 PM	#3
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	I Would say Fox Body, I know alot of people that have done it. 429/460 really dosnt fit in a 1970. And a Fox is a lot better drag racing car. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

August 31st, 2009, 11:50 PM	#4
mtw002 Enthusiast 2003 vert gt 12.703@ 107.65 KCIR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 666 iTrader: 0 reviews	comments noted...I've always wanted a older mustang but i love to drag race. And really dont want to beat up my 2003 gt __________________ 2003 vert gt 2v teskid build 12.7 @ 107 (SOLD) 1989 mustang lx 92gt short block w/gt40p, explorer intake, 65mm tb, 373 gears, 76mm C&L maf, tubular K-member 14.15 @ 94 (5000' above sea lvl)

September 1st, 2009, 01:29 PM	#5
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think The Fox would be a great buy, and a fun Drag racer... __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

September 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM	#6
mtw002 Enthusiast 2003 vert gt 12.703@ 107.65 KCIR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah i think im going to get the fox...I went and looked at the 70 and behind the dash is rusted out, the floor boards are rusted through the rear quarters are rusted out and the rear sub frame behind the wheel is rusted through. On the good side someone had already started to restore the interior. all it needed was a headliner. __________________ 2003 vert gt 2v teskid build 12.7 @ 107 (SOLD) 1989 mustang lx 92gt short block w/gt40p, explorer intake, 65mm tb, 373 gears, 76mm C&L maf, tubular K-member 14.15 @ 94 (5000' above sea lvl)

September 2nd, 2009, 08:43 AM	#7
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try this http://bigblockfox.com/ __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

September 5th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#8
TonyRumore Newbie 1972 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put a 429 in a '69 back in the early 80's and it's a serious pain in the ass. The only way to get the starter in, was to move the engine so far forward, the water pump was nearly touching the radiator. Then you need a custom trans mount, drive shaft, front mounted electric fans, rigged up radiator hoses, etc. The cast iron exhaust manifolds are right up against the shock towers, you can barely get the spark plugs in.........it's just a mess. Tony

September 6th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#9
mtw002 Enthusiast 2003 vert gt 12.703@ 107.65 KCIR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 666 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i picked up the 92. I have the 72 460/c6 out of a t-bird, motor mounts, oil pan, dipstick elec-fan. Trying to find someone close that can build me a drive shaft. Pulling the 4cyl motor and trans tomorrow. Going to keep the stock manifolds on the engine until i can find a good deal on some LTs. Plus i picked up a efi 460 from a 88 econ van that I'm going to build so when the other one goes boom I'll have another to swap in. __________________ 2003 vert gt 2v teskid build 12.7 @ 107 (SOLD) 1989 mustang lx 92gt short block w/gt40p, explorer intake, 65mm tb, 373 gears, 76mm C&L maf, tubular K-member 14.15 @ 94 (5000' above sea lvl)

May 10th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#10
bradhansenusaf Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey let me know if you get any info im in Colorado Springs also. I have a 1970 coupe and im trying to find a 429 in it.....

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