Is there a less expensive way to build a 460 for my 1978 Bronco?
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Question:
My name is Brandon and I have a 1978 Ford bronco with a 351m. I also have a 460 from a 1989 van. I am interested in building it for my bronco. I have a catolog from a company called l&l, that makes a kit that includes clutch, headers, motor mounts and necessary hardware to install. The cost is $1595.00 + tax. Does anyone know a less expensive way, since the trucks of the same basic years had them installed from the factory. Any information is appreciated. My Truck has a manual transmission 4 speed 4×4.
Thank you.
Answer:
I haven’t done it, but I’ve seen it. You can do this with Ford parts cheaply enough, if you can find them in a junkyard. The bellhousing, flywheel, motor mounts, and maybe exhaust manifolds appear to be the main things you’ll need. A 78 F350 looks just the same under the hood, after all. Check for differences in the frame that could foul up attempts to
use factory motor mounts.
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