Manual Trans for a 460- possible? |
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CammyB
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Posted: 27-November-2013 at 1:58AM |
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Good morning and happy almost Thanksgiving to everyone!
I'd really like to put a manual in my C6 '73 Gran Torino BB, but my research has led me to believe that Ford did not make any 429/460's with a manual transmission in them at the time. I'm a bit of a newbie and some of the info out there says it's possible to mount a manual to a BB, but I haven't found anything specific enough. If this is possible, what trans could handle a mild big block with minimal adaptation? Can I throw a rebuilt toploader in there; has anyone successfully done this?
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Cam
1973 Gran Torino Sport |
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Psquare75
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I swapped my 79 F100 to stick, it's a 460 truck that had a C6.
Parts used: Bellhousing 351M/400 OEM L&L Products flywheel/clutch TKO 500 transmission All OEM linkages. Wasn't cheap, but it works great as a daily. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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CammyB
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That's awesome, thanks for sharing your setup. I figured it had to be possible, just needed the how. Have a good thanksgiving!
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Cam
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VorbottenO
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Depending on HP and Torque, may want to go with TKO600.
The greatest challenge will be finding the pedal and z-bar assembly as Ford did not produce any for full frame cars after 1972. You will find them for sale once in a while but expect to pay a premium. Also keep in mind you will loose power brake option going to stick. |
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Eric
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Billy C
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anymore info about this? size? tooth ct? type? spline? also curious about the input shaft length for the stock 400 bell housing. Thanks in advance for any more info.
I'm sure there is also an option for an internal hydraulic throw out bearing assembly that could work too if you have the time and are willing to figure out all the details. Still.. premium $
Assuming this is because of the real-estate on the firewall that the booster takes up???
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72sport
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My factory 4 speed has Power brakes. So does my 73 Ranchero 4 Speed
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Tom
1972 Gran Torino Sport 4Spd 1974 Montego wagon "GT" with GT hood, correct buckets seats, console, and floor shift 2013 Focus 5 speed- Daily driver |
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VorbottenO
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Tom, you are correct...
I was thinking of a project that we did hydro clutch in and had to go manual for space. Wonder if anyone has tried working with a truck hanger and pedals? |
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Eric
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CammyB
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Has anyone tried this with a toploader?
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Cam
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Psquare75
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#1. Use SN95 pedals, you won't 'lose power brakes', if you use the Mustang master/booster. 302Ford did this.
#2. Realistically, if you're running street tires, any amount of TQ is going to go up in tire smoke. 500/600, only difference is the gear ratios internally. #3. I have no idea what the stock input shaft length is. I used a stock cast iron bell and got the 'short input shaft' conversion available for the TKO. Went together with zero issues. #4. Not sure on the measurements at all of the L&L wheel. It's made to fit into the 351m/400 bell. a stock external balance flywheel will not fit in this bell. I think it has the same tooth count as a 351m/400. It's a 10 spline clutch. See here. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Zebra 3
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Here's a link to a big block/ top loader build from right here in the forums..... http://forum.grantorinosport.org/1972-gran-torino-big-block-four-speed_topic4597_page1.html?KW=oil+cooler
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CammyB
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That is awesome, I was sure there must've been a post about it! thank you sir.
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Cam
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edwardjkey
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IN 1983 I CONVERTED MY GTS 351C 2V A/T TO 429 CJ 4 SPEED USING MOSTLY ALL FORD PARTS.
USED PEDALS FROM 72 302 3 SPEED CAR (BOUGHT NEW BRAKE PEDAL FROM FORD TO ALLOW FOR POWER BRAKE ( PIN FOR BOOSTER ROD IN DIFFERENT POSITION) USED Z BAR FROM 72 TORINO 351 CJ (HAD TO SLOT HOLES IN SUPPORT BRACKET ON TRANS TO FIT 429 BELL HOUSING PATTERN. USED 4 SPEED TOP LOADER FROM 70 429 CJ TORINO (BIG INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS) ZOOM CLUTCH HURST COMP PLUS SHIFTER ENGINE MOUNTS FROM 1972 T-BIRD OVER ALL A STRAIGHT FOWARD SWAP. PS : STILL LOOKING TO GET THIS CAR BACK. LAST SEEN IN CHESTERTOWN MARYLAND. WHITE WITH LASER STRIPE,BLACK INTERIOR,COMP GAUGES,LAST SEEN WITH C-6 TRANS SWAPED IN FAVOR OF TOP LOADER. CALL ED KEY @ (301) 714-1813 OR edwardjkey@myactv.net
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white 72 gts
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ViperGTS
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My 460 is mounting with a Doug Nash 4+1
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edwardjkey
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The 460 is the same block as a 429 so no problem there. i have not see a doug nash is a while, but I don't think it is any larger than a big input/output top loader. Only concern may be shifter location in tunnel ?
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white 72 gts
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