57 ranchero project 4.6 swap

[stevec]

i spent some time looking around here on this great 57 gord site before i tackled tbis project, I thought I'd put a few pictures of my take on a 4.6 dohc swap. I used lincoln aviator exhaust manifolds which puts the exhaust exit behond the steering box and dropped the engine down more than I've seen guys do. I modified the crossmenber and moved the steering box over a 1/2" to get this done.. the car is running a 5 speed and carburetor  with my own crafted manifold adapters using a 302 intake manifold. along with a set of valve cover covers we made here.
thanks

[mustang6984]

Those valve covers look sweet!
I assume you found Rich's build thread from when he dropped a 4.6 into his ride?

[lalessi1]

Very NICE! That is a great look and the use of the 302 manifold is well thought out. How are you going to handle the ignition system?

[RICH MUISE]

Looks great. I'm noting you deleted power steering, power brakes(?), and the serpentine belt system, as well as the mentioned ignition. I'm curious about the reasoning behind starting with a new school motor and converting to old school. That is not a criticism, I'm just curious. I'd like to see pics of the Aviator exhaust. I guess I'm not sure if I ever knew they put 4.6 dohcs in the Aviators.
Welcome to the forum, btw.
This is my build thread Hugh mentioned.   https://57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=5795.0

[stevec]

 howdy
the 4.6 as far as the ignition goes will run without the computer. the ford uses  edis ignition. problem is there's no timing advance. there's a couple companies that make a box that solves that.  I like the old school look.  thanks

[stevec]

left side manifold picture