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Dec 21, 2001 | 12:56 PM

mike99

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Dec 30, 2001 | 10:11 PM

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Howdy!

How difficult is to put in a 460/C6 transmission into a 1968 Mercury Truck?

I am just toying with the idea right now, but it does look interesting!

How about Headers!

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Terry

Dec 31, 2001 | 08:13 AM

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It'll fit if that is what you are asking. "How hard" could have many answers, to different people.

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Dec 31, 2001 | 11:14 AM

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I was wondering like do you need special engine/frame mounts, front or rear sump oil pans, or modify transmission cross member.

Thanks for your reply!

Terry

Dec 31, 2001 | 12:59 PM

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Terry, I may be too much of a purist but I have to ask, why? You don't see many Merc trucks period, modifying one would seem like sacrilege but that's just my opinion. It's your truck to do what you want with. What engine do you have in there now? Why not go with a FE in any of the big bore/stroke flavors? You can't tell from the outside until you put your foot into it. JMHO

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Jan 1, 2002 | 12:53 AM

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You will need a truck pan, truck manifolds if not headers, and 460 truck frame mounts. It has been my experience that car trannys have a longer tailshaft. Mine did out of a 77 mark V. I had to shorten my driveshaft and fabricate a mount.