460 engine
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460 engine
I am thinking of purchasing a new 460 crate engine for my truck. I have a 77 f-250 with a 4 speed manual tranny. I am wondering if I can just drop a new 460 engine straight into the truck, or will it not fit. The previous engine was a 360.
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It'll physically fit with little to no problems. The engine bay has plenty of room.
You have researched what is involved right? I mean, it's switching engine families so add motor mounts, a clutch, flywheel, trans, bellhousing, etc.
on the ta-do/to-buy list. Pretty sure ya gotta add an oil pan and pickup to that list too.
You have researched what is involved right? I mean, it's switching engine families so add motor mounts, a clutch, flywheel, trans, bellhousing, etc.
on the ta-do/to-buy list. Pretty sure ya gotta add an oil pan and pickup to that list too.
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Plus power steering pump bracket and alternator brackets. It's not a short list. Also, a 460 crate motor will cost you some dough. If you find one to rebuild, again, more dough. Motor swaps aren't cheap. Trust me, I am doing it right now. With a c6 it was a lot 'easier' though.
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I have a list of everything I need to build the engine and put it in, I just need to know will this engine attach straight to my tranny or will I have to replace that. I will also have to put in new engine mounts right?
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Are you sure the previous engine was a 360? The last year for FEs was 1976. We know previous owners do all sorts of things so have you already verified it was in fact an FE?
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Ya,the previous owner replaced the original 351 with a 1973 360 fe but I did research and the only fit difference between the two engines(460 and 360) are that the 460 is longer which I would assume means I have to move the engine mounts forward right?
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manual tranny
you said you had a manual tranny,NP205 or 203 ?manual tranny will bolt up with 351m(manual truck bell housing),mated to your 460 ck out L&L web site Is your truck 4x4 or 2 wheel drive ,verify trans for us
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