Im wondering if anybody has any information on putting a 1973 360 in a 97 ford f-150? wondering because im waiting for my v-6 to blow up and im gonna swap it out and get an older v-8 to do a bunch of hot-rod mods, but wondering if anybody knows anything about putting a c-6 and big block in thes trucks

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'97 F-150 XL,
5-spd 3.05 final drive
K&N air filter,
30" glass pack

...more to come
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Superfreak,

Welcome to the board!

I have an article showing a '97 or '98 tubbed extended cab. I think he dropped a 460 in it, but it may be a 429. It looks like the swap left room to spare. I am not sure whether he fabricated the parts or if there is a kit out there.

You may want to consider an AOD and build it instead of a C-6, that way, you will still be able to cruise the highways with ease.

Drop me a line. You are not far from me. Maybe we can get together at Kellers Drive-in sometime.



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what smog rules? jk...i think we have some!
-Brandon Warford Baytown,TX
97 F150 XLT 4x4
3" body
True Dual w/ Flows
285/75R16 on stock soon to 35s+
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Superfreak, I don't know the smog laws in Texas but in California you can't put an older engine in a vehicle, so I'd check before you invest the cash. An easier solution might be to look for a DOHC 5.4 or 4.6 motor from a '97 or newer Navigator or Mark VIII you should be able to get motor mounts and bolt it right in without having to fabricate or shorten the drive shaft a lot less headaches to deal with.

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'97 F150 4.6L XL WHITE,FLEETSIDE R/C L/B, LEER SHELL W/FISHING POLE RACK, BED MAT,LIMMITED SLIP,245/75/16 DESERT DOGS ON POLISHED ALUM, WHEELS.
AIRAID, 3" CAT BACK OUT THE SIDE w/MAGNAFLOW MUFFER

 

They are right, it's good to check the laws. But if you bought a NEW 460 from Ford...

You could always tag it as a farm truck, then you wouldn't even need converters... LOL

Or maybe move to a non-emission area... LOL