I have a '48 ford coupe. I want to install a 429 with a C6 in it. The car has Chassis Engineering dropped axle front suspension and parrallel rear leaf kit. The problem I'm hearing is that I won't be able to get the steering around the engine. Has anyone put a 429/460 in a straight axle 41-48 Ford? If so, what did you use for steering, and what is the best box to use. I heard of a "half rack" as a possibility, but I have no experience with these. I know It'd be easier with a 350/350 combo, but the engine has some sentimental meaning, and I just like the "Ford in a Ford' idea. Thanks for any info you guys can give me. ( I used the search function but only found the 429/460 motors used with independent front suspensions )
I assume the D.S. header/manifold is the problem. Try a different header/manifold. Here's an idea. mount a P.S.manifold on the D.S. and free up the area for the steering. then figure out how to run the exhaust to the rear. No kidding, I've seen it done.