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Jan 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM

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Will a 428 Cobra Jet bolt up to a C6 transmission? Will it fit into the engine compartment of a '79 F150? Is it worth swapping from a stock 351M? Advantages / disadvantages?

I really need some input on this one!

Jan 9, 2004 | 09:40 AM

yomow

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You need a FE C-6 Fits 352,390,428. should fit w/ some mods. bunch of tourqe. I hope your frame is in good shape ? 428CJ is a stock tourqe monster! Don't be cheep on engine mounts they will break!!! YO

Jan 9, 2004 | 02:14 PM

Ratsmoker

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Just to let you know, a 429 or 460 will bolt up to you existing tranny.

Jan 9, 2004 | 06:30 PM

swann79

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I wanna 428CJ for my hoss!

Seriously, let us know if you decide to do the transplant! Sounds fun!

Jan 9, 2004 | 10:37 PM

fordeverpower

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i have a 390 in a 1979 f150. I didn't do it but i bought it like that. whats up with an fe c6 cause i thought a c6 was a c6?

Jan 9, 2004 | 11:41 PM

gtex

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Originally posted by fordeverpower
i have a 390 in a 1979 f150. I didn't do it but i bought it like that. whats up with an fe c6 cause i thought a c6 was a c6?

Nope, C6 tranny's are engine family specific bolt patterns, since the bell-housing is integrated with the transmission (can't seperate the two).

Jan 10, 2004 | 02:47 AM

ACESN8S

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They made 3 different designs; big block, FE, and small block.
If you can get your hands onto a small block C6, grab it. As they are hard to find and worth some money.