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Title: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: sodfather on 2013-08-23 15:48

ok I aquired a 71 429 from an ltd . what glaring problems am I looking at to install this engine & c6 into my 57 fairlane ?

help appreciated . Ken

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: gasman826 on 2013-08-24 09:38

Notch the cross member for C6 oil pan clearance. Left CJ exhaust manifold to clear the steering box.

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: rmk57 on 2013-08-24 11:22

Easy way is to buy the swap kit from Crites restorations. Headers, motor mounts, trans crossmember.
Your stock cooling system may need upgrading to.

Randy

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: gasman826 on 2013-08-24 19:23

Cooling is probably the biggest issue. Check out how close that clutch fan hub is to the radiator!!

If you can find '69-70 429 pulleys and brackets, short water pump helps.

I was going low...Crites headers hang too low.

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: sodfather on 2013-08-25 06:54

Thanks ,I think Crites will be a big help but my car is low also , gasman is a cj manifold easy to find ?

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: rmk57 on 2013-08-25 09:58

The cobra exhaust manifold will bolt up but there will be a big port mismatch. There are a couple sets on eBay now, but not cheap. I'm not positive but I think F.P.A. Builds a shorty or tri-y style header for that application. My rad support is trimmed a bit to set the rad in a little further so I could use a fan clutch and it does have the short C8SE water pump. There is about 3/4 inch clearance.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Torino-Mustang-exhaust-manifolds-SCJ-CJ-manifolds-cobra-jet-429-460-/300952801415?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item46122f5087

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: gasman826 on 2013-08-26 07:49

All CJ parts are rare and expensive.

Sanderson also makes shorty header. Header fitment is critical to engine and trans mounting position. I talked to FPA tech support about which engine mount system they used for their header. NO help! FPA had a no return policy and I didn't feel comfortable with experimenting. I wanted something special so I decided to go with fender well exit headers. I had them made by the same company that designed and supplied Crites headers. Came out great but pricey!
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VQmMO3pnZlpOOwQgDveUHzBCthoy7UHyzj0vXXsxfg=w276-h207-p-no

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: sodfather on 2013-08-27 09:03

It looks like the steering box might be the biggest issue other than fore and aft clearance .

I might think about getting rid of the box and going with rack & pinion .
Ken

Title: Re: 429 & c6 into 57
Post by: gasman826 on 2013-08-27 17:51

That fixes the problem and a lot more.

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Technical => Engine Swaps => Topic started by: sodfather on 2013-08-23 15:48