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Originally Posted by Klitch
i haul with my lightning powerplant... it competes with diesels.
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cool-yes. But the
point I was getting at was I already have this motor, and if I could obtain a complete 5 speed W/4x4 x-fer case, I'm wondering about the feasibility of performing this swap.
Rebuilding that 4.6 is going to cost a lot of $$$$, and I already have the basic investment into the 460. I guess my big thing is how much work would it be to fit that monster into my truck? Those mod motors with the SOHC are pretty wide, aren't they? Comparably to a 385-Lima series motor? I know that 460 would weigh a bit more than that 4.6, so I might need a set of the "light" 250 front springs, but other than that, really, is there anything besides lining up the motor and tranny mounts? I should be able to make do with the existing fuel lines, whether or not I can still use the mechanical fuel pump or not is doubtful, but...
I'm hoping that guy comes through and I can sell, then I'll just continue to get by with that 4.6 until it finally gives out, or maybe just do an overhaul instead of a major build. I don't know. That 460 is going with the C6 tranny with B&M transkit and a 9" Detroit Locker. The guy wants to put it into a '95 Ranger using one of those swap kits. He'll twist that frame into a pretzel the first time he mashes the gas if they don't adequately reinforce the frame, but--not my problem. He wants tons of "sleepereable" power and torque, that BB will do it.