460 EFI, E4OD

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   I'm going to check out a 460 with E4OD out of a camper tomorrow. Has anyone dropped this combo in their car? I have a 76 Gran Torino. I know the trans is basically a longer C6 so I'll need a driveshaft. I'm guessing crossmember as well. I'll try to find original motor mounts. My concern is that this beast won't fit under the hood with the stock EFI. Does anyone know for sure? I really want to keep everything as is. It's all still on the chassis and runs. I can transfer everything.

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Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 460 EFI, E4OD Posted: 13-April-2024 at 2:50AM
	I'm going to check out a 460 with E4OD out of a camper tomorrow. Has anyone dropped this combo in their car? I have a 76 Gran Torino. I know the trans is basically a longer C6 so I'll need a driveshaft. I'm guessing crossmember as well. I'll try to find original motor mounts. My concern is that this beast won't fit under the hood with the stock EFI. Does anyone know for sure? I really want to keep everything as is. It's all still on the chassis and runs. I can transfer everything.

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-April-2024 at 3:25AM
	I am not sure on the 460 EFI engine, but big block mounts are hard to find for a Torino. You can source them from any other midsized 1972-79 Ford, or also the Mark IV/V Lincoln and 1972-76 T-bird. Crites makes some aftermarket ones (or did) but they require the use of their headers as they are different than OEM. You'd need to get the measurement on the height of the engine vs a 460 with a carb. On the other hand, you could grab the 460, swap intake, carb and distributor. That's the routed I'd go, much easier. https://www.critesperformanceparts.com/page4 For the E4OD, it's a very large transmission. I don't think it will fit without major surgery to the transmission tunnel. I don't know of anyone who's done it. It'd be easier to find a C6 and use that with the 460.
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Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-April-2024 at 10:36AM
	Ahh so when I read that the E4OD is basically a C6 with overdrive, I assumed it was the same size with a longer tail. My bad. I took some measurements and I seriously doubt that EFI manifold fits under the hood. I'll look for a carbed one if I go that route. Thanks!

aquartlow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19-December-2011 Location: Summerfield, Fl Status: Offline Points: 2341	Post Options Post Reply Quote aquartlow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-April-2024 at 12:30PM
	BTW, 460 EFI heads use a different exhaust port "arrangement", 70's headers will not fit the heads and definitely won't fit your Torino. An E4OD has a larger bellhousing as compared to a C6, don't forget about the aftermarket(read $$$) trans controller you'll need for the E4OD. Hope this helps
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Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 150	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-April-2024 at 12:52PM
	I would get whatever electronics needed from the donor. It's basically a running chassis. But I'm not up for doing major surgery. I'll just look for a 351 roller block and build something fun. I already bought a 4R70W from a Mustang a while back. I do need a controller for that one.

Dmarc28 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17-March-2018 Location: Garden Grove Status: Offline Points: 113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dmarc28 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-October-2025 at 7:18PM
	Hey everyone. Jus like you guys I've been thinking bout EFI. Haven't decided if I want to go TBI, direct port fuel injection kit or have my intake modified for direct port injection. Found this at McGee racing. https://mcgeeracing.com/products/bbf-460-single-plane-4bbl-multi-port-fuel-injection-package-w-aces-wildcard-ecu#:~:text=McGEE%20Racing-,BBF%20460%20Single%20Plane%204BBL%20Multi%2DPort%20Fuel%20Injection%20Package,Aces%20Wildcard%20ECU%20kit Some specs of the engine, Kaase aluminum P-51 head, Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake, Isky Hydraulic Roller cam 262/270 @ .50, .644 lift. Recently got it chasis dynoed out in Jurupa Valley, at Westtwch performance group Any advise and help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. -DeMarco