Good Evening all, So yep, I'm "working" on a 460 swap comet GT. Have had this car for years. used to be a 302/C4 car that I drove daily from 2011-2016. Always had something come up, break down, etc but I loved putting in the work and having something to tinker with. About 2016 it overheated due to 110-120 degree weather, slow stop and go traffic on the way to work. Found a Mustang II front end for cheap, said why not. Shortly after getting the old drivetrain out and the new suspension in, I shipped out to boot, and have been out of the states since. Finally heading back to California and I'm ready to get her running again. Been hoarding parts in the family garage, so I'm somewhat close,still need a bunch. Decided to bite the bullet and let Pops start the work so it'll run shortly after I get back to the states. Here's what I've got, what I still need, and some progress pictures. Any input or experiences with similar swaps would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you have parts I may need, I'm always lookin. Already owned/worked -460(used, pulled from running truck who pulled from an RV. Has mild cam from what I remember.) -stage 2 c6(new, will need trans tunnel bashed or cut) -mustang II front(OEM out of M2 or Pinto. Cut, extended) -Shock towers gone, panels welded in -manual rack(new) -x2 extended outer tie rod ends -5 lug disks -4oolb springs -new shocks -tubular motor mount -2 inch drop transmission crossmember -transmission cushion -subframe connecters(bolt/weld) -c6 cable shifter(custom) -Trans oil cooler -750cfm carb(new) -bbf headers(rando,used) -slapper bars(universal) need -driveshaft(custom) -monte carlo bar(poss. fab) -firewall/shock tower braces(poss. fab) -fender/rad support braces(68 Camaro,modify to fit) -dizzy/coil/box -alternator -starter -flexplate -steering shaft/U Joints -aluminum rad/fan -trunk mount battery kit -mechanical/electric fuel pump -Aluminum intake strut rod brackets brake lines
Looks like you have a good plan and most of the parts. But, my personal opinion is that I'd ditch that c6 for a good c4. Nice Comet to.
Been a while but here's some updates for anyone following. Picking up a set of Dove heads this month, gonna port/polish em shortly after. Will have pics once I got em. Any idea whether it's worth doing the job at home or sending off? Have an edelbrock performer RPM intake now. Found a local 9 inch rear outta a 57-58 ford, 57 5/8" wide,perches 42 3/4". Gonna reach out and see what they want for it tomorrow. Slow progress but progress is progress
Do you plan to notch/modify shock towers? I've seen one Comet/Maverick w/ FE motor; as I recall he did not have any mod's to the towers. If I hadn't seen that car -- would not have thought that motor fit in these cars w/o tower mods. The car was at the MCCI Roundup a few years ago in Dayton, OH. and was bought new by owner.
Not sure what they did but those towers have been moved. I am finishing up my FE/Maverick build and the valve covers are 2 inches wider that the towers. I have seen pics of that car before and it is very well executed. I started mine thinking it would shoe horn in like that. Best of luck on the 460 build looks great so far. Keep us updated.
A 460 is even wider than 428. That's the reason the '70 Mustang Cobra Jet was a 428, while '70 Torino CJ used 429. No I ain't talking 'bout Boss motors.
The owner told me he had not modified the towers for the 427 -- I looked at it a lot, couldn't see where he had modified them. If he did, it was a most masterful job. Could be the combination of heads and valve covers may allow one setup to fit and another not fit.
Wish I could see it in person, looking at dimensions it just doesn't seem possible. Now saying it isn't, just seems too big to fit.
Those are great diagrams!!! Of course the 302 is narrower and lower than the 351W and considering the angle of the exhaust ports on the FE facing more downward it just might fit in a Maverick or Comet without shock tower modifications. BTW I've seen the FE Comet in question twice and have talked to the owner twice. As Everett states according to the owner/builder no shock tower modification were performed.
The shock towers are gone. Has a mustang II set welded in. Grabbing the rear end in about two weeks, doesn't have a pumpkin, but I nabbed one this weekend out of a van at a local pull yard. Think its 3.50 geared but I'll have to count teeth to make sure. Here's some pictures of the heads