460 swap gurus step in please

[KAILUAZ]

So I've been thinking about going crazy and swapping a 460 in my notch project. Getting all the parts over time isn't a problem as I'm in no rush.
I've just started looking up info on doing the swap so I'm pretty clueless right now.
One thing the car must have is a manual transmission. I've seen a few threads on other boards talking about swapping in a TKO600.
What other manual transmissions are a good choice? It doesn't have to necessarily be a 5 speed.
Other than the engine mounts, oil pan, headers and some work on the trans hump, what else is involved?
I'm not looking to make huge power for the drags, just looking to do something different. I'm not that excited about putting the 302 back in.
Any info would be great!
Thanks.

[Tiffiny]

I thought you were building a road racer of sorts.a 460 would make it to nose heavy for the turns.

[KAILUAZ]

I thought you were building a road racer of sorts.a 460 would make it to nose heavy for the turns.

That's still in the cards, I'm just looking to do something different I guess. I'm not looking to be competitive with the auto cross or to run in a particular class, just looking to have some fun with the car.

[shinysideup]

Being different isnt all its up to be.

I got a compliment on my "cool mustangs" the other day. Funny thing is, I dont own any??

[byondevl]

So I've been thinking about going crazy and swapping a 460 in my notch project. Getting all the parts over time isn't a problem as I'm in no rush.
I've just started looking up info on doing the swap so I'm pretty clueless right now.
One thing the car must have is a manual transmission. I've seen a few threads on other boards talking about swapping in a TKO600.
What other manual transmissions are a good choice? It doesn't have to necessarily be a 5 speed.
Other than the engine mounts, oil pan, headers and some work on the trans hump, what else is involved?
I'm not looking to make huge power for the drags, just looking to do something different. I'm not that excited about putting the 302 back in.
Any info would be great!
Thanks.

You are in the same situation as me. The TKO600 or a modified toploader with OD is about the only way to go. Or spend the 4G's on a richmond. It sounds like all choices need the trans tunnel cut up to fit.The c6 is sounding better and better eh?

[KAILUAZ]

This guy did the TKO600 swap, thats what got me thinking about going with the 460.
Unlike Bigfoot, BBF and 5-speed DO exist! - Mustang Forums at StangNet

[Just Dave]

Mustangs aren't known for their handling prowess. Adding another 150 lbs to the nose won't help overcome that stigma.

But 460 mustangs are sweet. Very easy to work on believe it or not.

[GNs-r-slow]

460tzilla is up on his 460 stuff. He's been runnind them for years. He's knowlegeable on the "easy ways" too
Unlike some he dont mind sharing his info

[460 TZILLA]

pm'd you check your box bro.................................

[byondevl]

you had a 460 with some headers etc for sale didnt you t-zilla?

[Hurstmeister]

There are tons of parts for 460 motors to work in fox bodies. Dimension wise,.. it fits better then a 4.6 does.

As for trannys,.. you have a lot of options. They even have bell housings to mount a T5 up to a 460. So long as it stays on the street,.. a stock T5 should be fine. But a built T5 like a Gforce setup would hold up as good as a TKO would.

Toploader tranny's are notchy and loud. My father inlaw had a 69 Mach1, 428 with a 4 spd. Loved the car,.. but slamming gears took some training. Plus locating a toploader will be pricey at best,.. and you wont have any over drive.

TKO 600 will be pricey also. But will hold up to the abuse just fine. TKO 600's have issues power shifting above 6000 rpm. A 460 doesnt really like to spin above 6000 so you shouldnt have any problems if you go that route.

I think the most affordable avenue will be to build a T5 and use that or if you dont mind an auto,.. then run a C6. C6 would probably be the absolute cheapest and most trouble free. But again,.. no OD. My father inlaw has 2 C6 tranny's that need to be rebuilt,.. but both will fit 429/460 engines.

Hurst

[KAILUAZ]

Thanks for all the info guys! The nice thing is I'm not in a rush so I can take my time finding all the parts and figuring out what to do.
How long do you think this 4 banger T5 I have would hold up?

[GNs-r-slow]

pm'd you check your box bro.................................

I think he decided to keep the project

[460 TZILLA]

you had a 460 with some headers etc for sale didnt you t-zilla?

The project is coming back to the front burner,,I was gonna sell the whole car as a project for some one but you can't get much for these cars now days..I don't have a bunch of money involved but alot of time and I just don't want to give up on it..

[KAILUAZ]

I want to thank 460 TZILLA for all the info he gave me on this swap, much appreciated! I think I'm gonna go for it.
Anyone have a 460 laying around?