460 install first try

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  1. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I would assume that this beast has a C6 behind it?

    I transplanted the front section of a larger 72 tunnel into my 70 for more room. Maybe you could do the same thing with a front of a Torino, Montego, LTD etc tunnel - something that was designed to clear a C6. Then blend it back into the driveshaft area of the tunnel :hmmm:
     
  2. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    You need to find a C4 from a early 400 powered Cougar/Elite/T-bird.
     
  3. JHodges

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    I thought about it. You can get the bellhousing now with no trouble. I think when I put the clip in I put it in about an inch higher than usual since a couple guys have fit in a c6 with a stock tunnel
     
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    there is a big hole in my floorboard
     
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    the grinder and sawzall were useful yet again. I about have everything to clear, pics will be up tomorrow
     
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    any updates? Im thinking about this swap ford a prostreet car.
     
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    not really. when I pit the clip in, I put it about 2 inches to deep into the framerails and it threw the driveline and transmission angle off bad. I wanted it to have full travel on the uca and didn;t take into consideration that it woud squat and didn't need the downward travel. I may cut the clip out and redo it later but I don't have a lot of time now and I would rather fool with the 65 mustang or my ls1 camaro. The only advice I can give is to buy an aftermarket crossmember that will fit the car because there is a ton of cutting to get a factory one to fit
     
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    MY GAWD BUBBLES, WHAT HAVE STARTED TO FRIGGIN CREATE ! ( lol ) Should be really cool when you get it done.
     
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    done yet...:bouncy:
     

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