460+c6 from donor, what do I need??
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Topic: 460+c6 from donor, what do I need??
Posted By: andre.servin
Subject: 460+c6 from donor, what do I need??
Date Posted: 21-March-2015 at 9:11AM
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Hey hows it goin, I have a 1970 Ford Torino gt, originally came with a 351W and its auto, im guessing a c6?? It currently has no drive train (thats why I got it so cheap hahah) I want to put a 460 in there. OPTION 1 I found a 1977 F250 2WD with a 460 and c6 and it only has 150,000 miles on it. Its at the wrecking yard. I feel this mileage is perfect for a hone job and re ring kit, vs a complete rebuild. I also get the matching c6 to the engine, kinda 2 birds with 1 stone. So if I where to take this engine and trans out of the 250, what do I need to take with me for my swap?? I'm gonna lose the exhaust manifolds because I want to go with headers. This engine was a 4bbl, but someone already took the 4 barrel manifold off, looks very recent because the inside of this thing was clean! any input on this would be highly apprectiated. OPTION 2 I found some late 80's F250's with a 460's, they of course where EFI. I was wondering if I can just bolt on an eddy intake and carb?? Also does anyone know if these later F250's had the c6 in them?? I forgot to check. --------- I took a picture of 1 of the trucks valve train on 1 head. Looks a little orange, but seems clean, cant recall if the orange meant it overheated. the truck was an 80's F250.  ------------- 1970 Ford Torino GT |
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 21-March-2015 at 3:06PM
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i'm not real sure on that newer stuff, but i'd think you can go with a manifold and carb, and i believe around the late 80's-early 90's they had overdrive auto trannys? someone else may know more for sure ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 21-March-2015 at 3:25PM
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late 80s should be a C6. Just make sure it's a 2wd trans. ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: andre.servin
Date Posted: 23-March-2015 at 3:32AM
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Well I went ahead and grabbed the one out of the '77 truck. I'm super stoked on it because I have reason to believe it all works! The cylinder walls still showed signs of cross hatching and the tranny inside and torque converter look new! I'm very happy with the purchase. Not sure whether to put new gaskets on or a re ring kit and a hone. I'll talk to my machinist about it. I'll post some pics later. ------------- 1970 Ford Torino GT |
Posted By: carguy47
Date Posted: 14-May-2015 at 1:34PM
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I have a 460 and C6 in my 70. If you need pictures or additional info, measurements, just PM me. You may need to buy the special headers for the car if not using stock manifolds. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6115hkr/overview/year/1970/model/torino  ------------- You have to build em to drive em! |
Posted By: carguy47
Date Posted: 14-May-2015 at 1:34PM
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These headers give you clearance for the power ram ------------- You have to build em to drive em! |