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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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71 429 engine swap

Hey Guys, Question...will a 1971 429 out of a torino bolt right into a 79 F250 4x4? also what would I need to do to bolt it up to the 4 speed trans? thanks
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Hey old goat...yes sort of. These swaps are pretty popular and you should be able to find several examples on this site.

Here's one to get you started...https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-f250-4x4.html

Another: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-f250-4x4.html

One more: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...t-bracket.html


Good luck
 
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Thanks Kikkup, lots of info on the site, this will be the deciding purchase to go forward, its been sitting for a couple of years, parts list request is next! thanks again
 
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