Im just wondering what parts i would need to convert the 2x4 c6 into a 4x4. Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm EST Sat-Sun Closed Couldn't Stock 351M 400 Bellhousing from a 78 F250. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 27, 2009. Blockhugger for big block Fords with excellent ground clearance. When I swapped in the 96' EFI 460 they worked just as well. You need to be aware that you will have the truck to beat so build a hot 460. I am planing to swap in a 460. I just came across a video series by Willys Garage Norway showing the process of swapping from a 351 ci to a 460 ci big-block… Read More » 1979 Ford Bronco with a 460 Big-block V8 Video Series 2011 Ford Raptor Wrapped in a 1993 Bronco Shell The L&L swap kit with all the brackets and stuff is manily for a car 460 or a plain longblock without the A/C, PS, ALT, etc. 17 Posts . an engine, I'm looking at buying a 302 from a 79 F150, I i did a 460 swap in my dads 78 bronco. Need a V8? April 14, 2011 This dude pulled out the carbureted 302 from this Bronco and dropped in a 460 equipped with the Ford factory fuel injection. Any help would be great. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 11, 2007. The swap can be performed with aftermarket parts or a factory parts depending on what your preference is. are there aftermarket mounts for this application? For a 460 just use a starter for a 351M-400 motor. 1977 - 1979 FORD F series Truck and 1978 - 1979 Bronco. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460. but the auto is totally different. 81 Posts . The 429/460 swap into these Broncos is a well documented procedure with many parts available strictly for this vehicle/engine combination. was wondering if I could just mount that right in, reuse my Bronco I just came across a video series by Willys Garage Norway showing the process of swapping from a 351 ci to a 460 ci big-block in a 1979 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger. i am currently in the process of doing one, i have not done it yet but im also trying to put a 429 in my 79 and there are kits online for motor mounts and things of that nature its not cheep tho about 6 to 800 bucks. L&L blowproof bellhousing. swap with the 351 Windsor that is in my 1979 Bronco. I was wondering of anyone could tell me what the best engine would be to Before starting a conversion, we recommend that you check local and state vehicle regulations to ensure the modifications are legal. If you plan on working the motor I'd go headers, PAW has Headman headers for $119.95 that are swap specific for 460's into an 80's Bronco (part # HED 89340) their # is (818)678-3000. was wondering if I could just mount that right in, reuse my you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. Custom engine brackets, motor mounts, oil filter relocations kits, fuel systems, transmission adapters – you name it, we thought about it, sorted it out, and made … Specs. 81 Posts . For Bronco hood clearance, a car style 5.0 is necessary. I was doing a head gasket job and basically found I need Another common swap is the late 90’s early 2000’s Ford Explorer 5.0L engine. I recently went through the whole process of swapping in an 1989 EFI 460 in place of my 1988 EFI 302. Next year I'm going to take the current 400cu engine out of my 1978 Ford F-350 and put in a 460. 2,467 Great Deals out of 126,283 listings starting at, 483 Great Deals out of 24,771 listings starting at, 60 Great Deals out of 12,187 listings starting at. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 14, 2008. Fits all models 429 and 460 engines. not has heavy as a FE motor the intake alone weighs as much as 1 cyl head on a 429-460. Must use 460 mounts. ... they are doing the same swap in a bronco. This is a desirable swap because you are able to use the factory serpentine set up. Engine swap motor mounts for Ford big block engines into Ford trucks. I haven't found any longtube haeders that will fit my 84 Bronco. you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. 460 swap Bronco Tech - Archives. find an engine bay size for the Bronco so I don't know if it They had motor mounts that bolted right in for a 460,Chuck . The truck's original C6 had been rebuilt, equipped with a shift kit and heavy-duty components. Asked by Sam May 31, 2009 at 05:30 PM about the 1978 Ford Bronco, has anyone done a 460 swap in a 78 bronco... you you have hit me up im intrested in how u did it. Are there any other issues I should prepare for in making this swap? EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND HEADERS: For this swap you want truck or van exhaust manifolds. What size flywheel will I need to make this conversion. you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. of performance engine in or would I have to go wit... Can I put a hellephant engine in a 74' Ford Bronco? The engine was installed with custom mounts from Bronco Grave Yard made for installing a 460 ci big-block into this model Bronco. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460. but the auto is totally different. (See the related articles below). swap with the 351 Windsor that is in my 1979 Bronco. Any help would be great. i did a 460 swap in my dads 78 bronco. Hey I have a 79 ford bronco. A basic 302/5.0 or 351W swap should take 50-70 hours if using the components listed below. This motorsport-inspired engine mount is superior in strength and appearance to competitors 460 swap motor mounts, which typically consist of a cube of rubber simply molded to a thin steel plate--which can and … I went to bolt the c6 up to the motor and when the tranmission is not snugged down the motor spins freely as does the transmission. Collector, Ford, 429, 460, Pair. It is a Coyote 5.0L rated at 460 horsepower … genesis did you use headers or stock manifolds.. if u did what kind and did you have to get a high torque mini starter. The 429/460 swap into these Broncos is a well documented procedure with many parts available strictly for this vehicle/engine combination. Truck engine models have a much taller intake and will not fit without hood scoops and/or a 3″ body lift. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. i did a 460 swap in my dads 78 bronco. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460. but the auto is totally different. Bronco & Ford Truck Experts (248) 437-5060. I was doing a head gasket job and basically found I need 360-390 is on left and 351M-400 on right. 8 Posts . it was easy as hell. find an engine bay size for the Bronco so I don't know if it 79750AP $638.50. Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Another common swap is the late 90’s early 2000’s Ford Explorer 5.0L engine. When I swapped in the 96' EFI 460 they worked just as well. it was easy as hell. Could I put some type © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. i did a 460 swap in my dads 78 bronco. I used the L&L mounts for my 460 swap. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. I recently went through the whole process of swapping in an 1989 EFI 460 in place of my 1988 EFI 302. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. For a 460 just use a starter for a 351M-400 motor. Swap a 429-460 into a 1980-1996 Bronco 2WD/4WD that had a 302/351W engine. Ranger & Bronco II V8 Swap Guide. 360-390 is on left and 351M-400 on right. 76 Great Deals out of 5,809 listings starting at, 25 Great Deals out of 1,081 listings starting at, 3 Great Deals out of 753 listings starting at. Asked by Sam May 31, 2009 at 05:30 PM about the 1978 Ford Bronco, has anyone done a 460 swap in a 78 bronco... you you have hit me up im intrested in how u did it. Bronco EFI 460 Transplant . Discussion Starter • #1 • Aug 6, 2009. im putting a 460 in a 78 bronco and im having trouble with meeting the trans with the bellhousing. Discussion Starter • #1 • May 29, 2003. Fuel consumption is a factor of horsepower x RPM’s. A 429/460 can be installed in a 78-79 Bronco using all factory parts. Ok so I have my 460 in the bronco. For Bronco hood clearance, a car style 5.0 is necessary. Basically, I used an EFI 460 from a 1989 E-350 van. A 429/460 can be installed in a 78-79 Bronco using all factory parts. of performance engine in or would I have to go wit... Can I put a hellephant engine in a 74' Ford Bronco? Stock 351M 400 Bellhousing from a 78 F250. L&L blowproof bellhousing. 77/79 4X4 351, 400 to 429, 460 SWAP PARTS LIST. The List is for the 429 and the 1978 and older 460. Yellow part needs to be removed. intake and be good to g... CarGurus has 168 nationwide Bronco listings starting at $29,995. (See the related articles below). It was an auto and my 79 bronco is a manual. While the L&L ones will clear on the passngr side, they interfere with the driveshaft on the other. I was thinking of getting the tower/mounts out of a early 80-s F-250 with a 460 but would they bolt in. would fit. 157 Posts . Swap a 429-460 into a 1967-1979 F-100/F-150 2WD that had a 302/351W engine. They had motor mounts that bolted right in for a 460,Chuck . I later plan on a straight axle conversion and 44" boggers if I can afford it, so I need a strong setup, and yes I know i … Swap a 429/460 into a 1978-1979 Bronco 4WD that had a 351M/400 engine. it was easy as hell. however the tranny will bolt up nicely and there is plenty of room under the hood. i know ill need either a np205 or an np208 transfercase along with the spacer but what parts do i need for the transmission. anything would be helpful thank you Could I put some type Swap a 429-460 into a 1967-1979 F-100/F-150 2WD that had a 302/351W engine. it was easy as hell. ... they are doing the same swap in a bronco. A fuel injected 302 or a 351 will never capture the attention like a big block bronco. i am currently in the process of doing one, i have not done it yet but im also trying to put a 429 in my 79 and there are kits online for motor mounts and things of that nature its not cheep tho about 6 to 800 bucks. Consequently, it is not surprising that the 429/460 is by far THE most popular engine to swap into the 78-79 Ford Bronco. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND HEADERS: For this swap you want truck or van exhaust manifolds. I would appreciate any info offered, besides the obvious advice to use a set of FF461 headers and be done with it. Ford motor mount #C9AA6B032-E, C9LA6038-A, C9SA6038-B and C9SA60B032-B. " 84\' bronco 300-6 -> 460 swap? Conversion Kit: Ford 429/460: Ford Bronco 8 Cylinder Kit #10 $1,592.67 1980-83 Trucks and Broncos 2WD and 4WD equipped with 351M/400 engines and C-6 automatic transmission genesis did you use headers or stock manifolds.. if u did what kind and did you have to get a high torque mini starter. This is a desirable swap because you are able to use the factory serpentine set up. Engine swap motor mounts for Ford big block engines into Ford trucks. Swap a 429/460 into a 1978-1979 Bronco 4WD that had a 351M/400 engine. Basically, I used an EFI 460 from a 1989 E-350 van. 460 EFI Engine Swaps Turnkey 460’s From Mild to Monster Transmission Options and Conversion Parts 1988-1997 Stock Ford Truck Upgrades EGR Delete Kits / Upgraded Throttle Body Kits Other Products We Offer To Upgrade Your Ford Instruction Manuals Contact us 1 Posts . it was easy as hell. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460. but the auto is totally different. The 460 swap is do-able. Couldn't I have an 89 bronco with a 302 and AOD trans. While the 460 is no thrifty fuel sipper, we can do better by getting those RPM’s down in cruise. Next year I'm going to take the current 400cu engine out of my 1978 Ford F-350 and put in a 460… Yellow part needs to be removed. Details Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 11, 2007. I used the L&L mounts for my 460 swap. The Ford's shortcoming was the 3.78:1 rear gears, which meant the 460 … My first 460 was a 73' Lincolin motor and the mounts worked fine. would fit. My first 460 was a 73' Lincolin motor and the mounts worked fine. Part Number: HED-89230 Bronco Big Block Engine Swap A write-up on performing a 460 motor swap into an 1988 Bronco 1980-1996 use similar parts. © 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved. I have a complete 460 out of an '84ish F series truck. I'm using the stock mount towers in the truck. 1996 Ford Bronco Build MAF obII 460 and 1 Ton swap - YouTube Although 429/460 engines were not available from the factory in 78-79 Broncos (or any Bronco, for that matter), you can install a 429/460 in a 78-79 Bronco … (For the N/A coyote) $45k for the supercharged coyote is as well because it doesn’t sound like that comes with any driveline upgrades. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. I also know I will need to engine mounts from LandL or similar. A quick guide to getting more power. I'm looking into buying a '79 Bronco. an engine, I'm looking at buying a 302 from a 79 F150, I 429/460 Header Fenderwell Exit 4WD - Hi Temp Black Paint 1978-1979 FORD BRONCO 1967-1979 FORD F100/F150. intake and be good to g... CarGurus has 8 nationwide Bronco listings starting at $40,199. These extreme duty fabricated motor mounts will keep your 429/460 motor safely where it belongs even under high torque, high horsepower and extreme terrain conditions. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460. but the auto is totally different. If it is with in your skill level and you have the … A whole swap kit can be ordered online to simply bolt a 460 … I'm using the stock mount towers in the truck. Headers, Engine Swap, Shorty, Steel, Natural, 3.0 in. Swap a 429-460 into a 1980-1996 Bronco 2WD/4WD that had a 302/351W engine. Now hundreds are in use. I have an 89 bronco with the EFI 5.0, im swaping a 79 460 and c6 trans out of a 79 e350 motorhome. you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. I can’t afford 8 mpg, so I set out to do something about it with this tranny swap. however the tranny will bolt up nicely and there is plenty of room under the hood. you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. i did a 460 swap in my dads 78 bronco. The 1979 and up 460 is externally balanced thus requires a different fly wheel and bell housing (not a issue if you are using a automatic transmission) Bronco Big Block Engine Swap A write-up on performing a 460 motor swap into an 1988 Bronco 1980-1996 use similar parts. What trans and transfercase combo would I be best off with. 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