429 In a '56
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429 In a '56
I have the chance to get a 429 from a lincoln. (almost free) is it possible to use the motor with a c6 in my '56 project. BTW i will be using a heidts superide front IFS. Thanx for any help!!!
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Hi! dstruble, I have installed a 460 lincoln with c-6 and I thinks its a good choice. My main problem was oilpan clearance over my MII front crossmember. you will need to change to a rear sump pan. aftermarket companies are starting to come out with accessories and brackets for the 429/460 now. good luck. Wayne
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I have made few custom diptsicks 
. I filled the engine with the correct amount of oil. Put in the dipstick that fits the tube, mark full and cut the stick so full lines up with full on the dipstick.
. I filled the engine with the correct amount of oil. Put in the dipstick that fits the tube, mark full and cut the stick so full lines up with full on the dipstick.
Originally Posted by Purple55
I, also, did the 460/C6/Heidts Superide in my 55.No big issues,but still wondering what I will do for an oil dipstick.
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purple, I used a flexible dipstick, I think it was listed for 351? not sure but it had the same threads as my pan, I have the sanderson headers also. fit was no problem. Wayne
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Originally Posted by dstruble
I have the chance to get a 429 from a lincoln. (almost free) is it possible to use the motor with a c6 in my '56 project. BTW i will be using a heidts superide front IFS. Thanx for any help!!!
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