Thread: 460 in a 64 falcon

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would like to put a 460 auto in my 64 falcon convert, but want to know if anyone tried this to see how was done.
I have a hietds mustang ll front end going in with rack steering, dics brakes , and now a boxed crossmember. will have to buy rearsump oil pan and pickup, and block hugger headers, allready have v-8 rad new(3 core). looks like I will have to more firewall back couple of inches or move rad forward??????????
any help would be appriciated (spelling)
ckm
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ckmacey79@aol.com

Being a convertible you will need subframe connectors to stiffen it up,a stroker 351-w would be the easiest to install and would not be nose heavy and have similar power.

lots a work I put one in a 63 once never do that again yes you need to connect up the subframe listen to those guys and what there saying I didnt do that BOY what a wild I mean a wild rid I think I would rather ride my scooter in a twister then do that one again I read your post and just had to reply good luck

Sounds like a plan to me!! If you've got the Heidt's IFS, you've allready taken care of the shock tower issue. It's going to take a big notch in the firewall to get that bad boy back far enough to work right. Frame ties are the minimum, guess I would suggest going to a full frame for the car, and at least a 6 point cage to get the thing tied together.

My buddy had a pinto and did the same thing watched him spent hours on it then the call came (hey I am gunna fire it up come on over) 30 seconds later after the burnout cleared there she was all torked up on the front 3 tires on the ground ! 1 tire still floatin and spinnin up in the front all by its lonesome....that tire never hit the ground again Ohhh by the way the windshield looked kinda kewl afterwards all over the street like diamonds.even kinked the dash a little.Needless to say it was a sad day !!!