is it possible to put a 385 series (429 or 460) engine into an 85 crown vic?
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Anything is possible....
It's been done a few times. One of the guys on crownvic.net did it. There was also one on ebay a year or two ago.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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Isn't GMGT planning a big-block swap? What's he doing for headers?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Yep GMGT is doing it, I'm doing it, I think 460 Panther is still doing it.Comment
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how much work would be involved for just fitting the engine in there?Comment
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It takes modifying the motor mounts, you need the correct oil pan ( rear sump or fox swap oil pan ), you'll also need to swap out the transmission for a big block transmission.
Plus all the little stuff, exhuast, cooling system, accessory drive, etc.
There's plenty of room, but you might need to do a little clearancing around the wiper motor bracket.Comment
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Speaking of which, I'm periodically caught pondering the fact that a great many other cars don't have the wiper motor and linkage assembly right there in the way like that. Wonder what could be done to relocate it on a street-driven vehicle?Originally posted by Fordman75 View Post2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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I'm looking into an aftermarket street rod wiper set up. It uses a worm drive cable with a remote mounted motor assembly. The kit is not cheap but it elimnates the clearance issue. I'm going to be running one in my 54 F100. And eventually it may go into the big block Panther project.Comment
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You can but a well built 351W could get the job done tooR.I.P Linsey Nelson
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Originally posted by MeanVic84Comment
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Not enough torque for me...Originally posted by 1987cp View PostTrue that.
How crazy do you feel today?
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**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
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Even at 5k RPM?Originally posted by P72Ford View Post (hint: 500lb-ft)
2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Nope.
I saw a 500 caddy build in Hot Rod last month...
500+ hp, and 650 ft*lb (IIRC). Thats what I need. I'm not really that focused on the hp, although I'd still like plenty.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck DutiesComment
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