Engine swap

[Farmboy18]

Hey guys...... I have a 1978 f150 4x4....it has a bad 400 motor in it and was wanting to drop a 460 in......will the 460 bolt on the c6 tranny that's already in the truck

 

[Farmboy18]

Any responds will be great

 

[DNFXDLI]

Yes and one of our site Sponsors , Left Eye Blind makes engine adaptors for that swap. I think you also have to use the flywheel off the 460

 

[Farmboy18]

I thought so...just wanted to make sure before I did any thing.....oh and will the motor mounts line up?

 

[Farmboy18]

Thanks man.....just wanted to make sure.....oh and will the motor mounts line up

 

[DNFXDLI]

That is what the engine adaptors are for

 

[BuzzGun79]

I used the engine mounts manufacured by L&L their made specifically for the 460 swap and she'll drop right in the stock perches...and their guranteed for life

 

[BuzzGun79]

Yes the 400 & 460 bolt right up to the C-6...and if memory serves me well i used the 460 flywheel...

 

[BuzzGun79]

Hopefully these will help you

 

[DNFXDLI]

As are the ones from LEB and as noted, they support our site

 

[BuzzGun79]

Sorry Duncan....I meant no harm for your cause! They were just what i used and came to mind is all...

 

[DNFXDLI]

Sorry Duncan....I meant no harm for your cause! They were just what i used and came to mind is all...

No sweat....I know L and L makes good stuff, just trying to promote the little guy here

 

[Farmboy18]

Ohh...thanks alot this info is very helpful.......ill post a pic when I'm done

 

[fatherdoug]

Is there a difference between 460 2WD and 460 4WD, as to whether or not it will fit?

 

[BuzzGun79]

Doug quoted ..Is there a difference between 460 2WD and 460 4WD, as to whether or not it will fit?

I used a rear sump oil pan and pump on a 4wd truck and it was a F250...A front sump pan will interfear with the front differential on a F-150 (unless its got a 6" lift)...Now keep in mind rear sump pans are hard to find in the aftermarket...But the 75 & newer Econoline 460 Vans had them.you will also need the rear oil pump sump pickup screen.and the crank stud bolt that holds the tube in place...along with an rear sump dipstick tube....i believe that covers it

 

[BuzzGun79]

rear sump oil pan i used...

 

[BuzzGun79]

^ oil pickup tube & screen

^ rear sump pan full view

^Dipstick tube

 

[fatherdoug]

Thank you, Buzz. I was thinking about a possible difference in length of the tailshaft.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Doug quoted Thank you, Buzz. I was thinking about a possible difference in length of the tailshaft.

yes Doug there is adifference the 2wd C-6 tailshaft must be interchanged with a 4wd unit shaft in short along with the tailstock...i went through this during my build..

 

[BuzzGun79]

This photo shows the rear talistock of the C-6 for a 4wd unit.