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I am just starting to gather parts for my new project. I purchased a 56 F-100 that needs every thing. I'm starting with the drive train. I want to install a 460 engine. I not interested in going fast just being different at cruise night and nothing sounds like a big block. I'm not getting any incouragement locally. Is there anyone who has done this and would recomend it. There is plenty of room isn't there? My other plans are a c-6 and 9 inch rear end. Thank you in advance for any information. BILL
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I think Sacramento Vintage Ford's catalog lists ready-made motor mounts for the 460/C-6 into '53-'56 F-100's It's a relative snap. There's enough room in an 'effie' for about anything.
Good luck and be safe.
Jim McNaul
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Good luck and be safe.
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Hi Bill.I can already see that your very intelligent.(not you,Thornton) I've been trying to talk sense into these 302 people for quite sometime.
My 460 install went very well.Lots of room for everything.
I've got the Heidts Superide II front end.I made my own motor mounts.I used a rear sump oil pan, #F3TZ 6675 A and pickup tube, #E4TZ 6622 A.
I went .030 over with a mild/torquey cam/intake setup.Like you,I didn't want to build a drag racer,just a good street motor.(Also need to pull up some tree stumps in the back yard)
Going to start out with a 273 gear rear so I should be ok on the interstate.Haven't had it on the road yet,still painting and assembling the body,but I've had it running.
In short, don't let anyone talk you out of it.It'll make a great cruiser.
My 460 install went very well.Lots of room for everything.
I've got the Heidts Superide II front end.I made my own motor mounts.I used a rear sump oil pan, #F3TZ 6675 A and pickup tube, #E4TZ 6622 A.
I went .030 over with a mild/torquey cam/intake setup.Like you,I didn't want to build a drag racer,just a good street motor.(Also need to pull up some tree stumps in the back yard)
Going to start out with a 273 gear rear so I should be ok on the interstate.Haven't had it on the road yet,still painting and assembling the body,but I've had it running.
In short, don't let anyone talk you out of it.It'll make a great cruiser.
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As you can see we with the more modest and eqo friendly engines catch it from the big motor crowd.
You too could end up like Purple....Exxon has named their newest oil tanker after him. Yes the Exxon Purple is their newest and it delivers straight from the Saudi ports right to South Carolina. Now there is not a port in SC there is just a hose to Purple's tank.
Bill
As you can see we with the more modest and eqo friendly engines catch it from the big motor crowd.
You too could end up like Purple....Exxon has named their newest oil tanker after him. Yes the Exxon Purple is their newest and it delivers straight from the Saudi ports right to South Carolina. Now there is not a port in SC there is just a hose to Purple's tank.
Bill
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Thank you Purple55 I needed some encouragement. Lot's of room and easy. That is what I wanted to hear. And gas is not a problem because here in California Gas is cheap. Only $2.11 a gallon. BILL
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$1.35 a gallon is considered a secret tap into Exxon's pipe running into Purple's gas tank. 
Bet careful with that, it's only a 15" pipe and that big block can produce quite a vacuum in it when Purple stomps on the throttle. You don't want your whole truck sucked into the fuel pipe, Clay.
Bet careful with that, it's only a 15" pipe and that big block can produce quite a vacuum in it when Purple stomps on the throttle. You don't want your whole truck sucked into the fuel pipe, Clay.
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HeyFellas, I know this is off the subject but was wondering if the 3.00 gears in my 9 inch is going to be too weak.I keep hearing guys say their 373's are going to be great for the interstate and was just wondering the down and up sides of having the 300's.I have a 53 f-1- 390 mildly cammed w/ c-6 auto .Thanks fellas DJ
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With my 460 and c-6 I'm going wiyh a 9 inch and 3.00 gears. I think it will be good for the interstate. With yhe higher gear you loose a little snapiness on the bottom end but it cruises nice and quiet at interstate speeds. BILL
With my 460 and c-6 I'm going wiyh a 9 inch and 3.00 gears. I think it will be good for the interstate. With yhe higher gear you loose a little snapiness on the bottom end but it cruises nice and quiet at interstate speeds. BILL
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I recently changed the 3.50s out of my 9" and replaced them with 3.0s. It's much better on the freeway. I drive 54 f100 with a 289 and a c-4 so the bigger engine in your truck should not even notice the difference on takeoffs unless you're wanting to race it. If I was you, I wouldn't worry about it until the truck is on the road and you can try it out. If it seems like it is winding out too much, then you know what to do. Good luck, John
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I have a 500 Cadillac in my '53 F-100. I started out with 3.25:1 gears in the 9-inch. It would light the tires (8-inch wide rims, no tubs, stock rear fenders) starting in 'drive' with the automatic. It felt like it was in 2nd gear all the time on the highway. (28.5-inch tall rear tires) I changed it to 3.0:1. Still lights the tires. Still seems too much RPM on the highway. I changed it again to 2.75:1 gears. Still lights the tires on dry concrete in 'drive' but feels just right on the highway. Passing gear from 60 to 100 is AWESOME!
I just got back from a 1800 mile trip in it. Mileage was 15 MPG driving 75 -80 a lot of the time. To me, if you enjoy the vehicle, the mileage doesn't matter. (I have a boat that gets 3 MPG and I LOVE IT)
Good luck, and be safe.
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I just got back from a 1800 mile trip in it. Mileage was 15 MPG driving 75 -80 a lot of the time. To me, if you enjoy the vehicle, the mileage doesn't matter. (I have a boat that gets 3 MPG and I LOVE IT)
Good luck, and be safe.
Jim McNaul
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