1952-59 Ford 460 into 55-56 ford

Has anyone swapped a 429/460 into a 1955-56 Ford car? I have a nice motor/trans combo and think this would be a nice runner. I know the FE is almost a bolt in. Any suggestions?

 

Whole different ball game there,you will probably be talking with this company: http://www.critesperformanceparts.com/ there is a picture of their mount and crossmember kit there.

 

Keep us posted on the swap.

 

JeffB2 that's nice to know, I'd like to do that to my 54 mercury one day.thanks for the info.

 

I bought the swap kit from Crites but have not installed it yet. If ordering from Crites they build when you order so expect 4-6 week wait times.



Ford Powertrain also makes headers but I felt they are too small tubing although they disagree.
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/FPAindex/Fordp***enger1.htm





More pics can be found here.
http://s36.photobucket.com/user/fordsbyjay/library/1956 Ford Mainline/FPA 460 headers?sort=3&page=1

 

Just a note, the Ford 460 has two different exhaust patterns. The p***enger head and the CJ/SCJ exhaust port so make sure and get the right one.

http://www.460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?p=946132

 

If you get headers from Crites, read the instructions before you do anything else. The ones I bought need to be installed one tube at a time, then the collecter slipped on and bolted. When you follow the instructions, they fit very nice.