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66 Fairlane 460 swap ... need pics, anyone ??

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outlawcaveman
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66 Fairlane 460 swap ... need pics, anyone ??

I know Crites makes a kit for this swap, but
I'm curious to know the type (rear of front sump) of oil pan
for my '66 with factory manual steering,and I would like
to see how much clearance between headers & shock towers.
Also curious as to motor mount type or do they use a plate?
Would like to see pics if possible of underside of engine in this swap.
Any help much appreciated !!
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:30 am 
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outlawcaveman
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I think I found almost everything on
460 Ford .com. Looks like all the cars with
this swap are using front sumps, but I want to
use a rear if possible.....
thanks!
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:31 pm 
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GerryProctor
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I don't see how you can use a rear sump pan without some serious surgery on the car. You'd be looking at a new front subframe to change the location on the existing front crossmember and steering gear. It would be easier to go with a dry sump system.

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50dan
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Early Fairlanes only use front sump. There are a set of 460 swap mounts on ebay right now. If you go to Fordmuscle.com there are some pics that you are looking for.

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If you still want some detailed pics send me an email and I can take some for ya. bukshot429 at hotmail . com
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outlawcaveman
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Thanks gear-jammer, but I think I will
re-think this issue. I have a rear-sump pan on the
engine, and it will clear the steering, but I would have an
issue with the firewall when bolting up the trans, and I don't think
I would do it that way anyhow, because then the (Crites) headers would
not fit. Though I want to drag race this car, the 460 would be farther
forward than I would prefer for proper weight bias using a front sump pan.
I really don't want to butcher the firewall per some class rules, and I am not
going as far as to remove the shock towers and change the complete front end, since I've already rebuilt the stock suspension and added discs.
I think I am going to consider an FE engine and see what I can come up with.
Thanks !!
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Post Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:28 pm 
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You will need to notch the shock towers if you want to have access to your spark plugs. Stay away from the Blue Thunder B heads (chevy exhaust) b/c they are wider than other 385 series heads.

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