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Topic: What engine mounts for 460 stroker in a '68 Falcon wagon?
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89_coupe
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Ontario (Upstate), NY
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 01:39 AM
   
Can I get original type engine mounts or do I have to get aftermarket swap mounts? Is there mounts that lower the 460 down a bit for more hood clearance? Has anyone put a 429-460 in a '66-'69 Falcon? I know the core support is a small block only piece(small radiator) unlike the '68-'69 Torino and Fairlanes which have core supports for larger big block radiators too but can a big block radiator or comparable size aluminum fit?
Thanks in advance------------------
KENT
'65 Fairlane 500 wagon w/351W, '78 Fairmont wagon w/392, '68 Falcon wagon(567 stroker in progress), Pinto wagon w/13.5 to 1 solid roller 392 stroker, '2000 F-250 SD off road 4X4 V-10 crew cab, & '2001 Focus w/DOHC 2.0L
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1572
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 02:22 AM
I`m not positive, but I think a set of mounts from a 70-71 Torino should work.The 66-69 Falcon engine compartment is the same as a 66-69 Fairlane/Torino, & I THINK 70-71 Torino is the same. I have seen several 66-69 Fairlnes with 429-460`s, & I believe they used the 429 Torino mounts (&headers)------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 03:52 PM
I'm pretty sure the 68-9 Falcons are identical to Mavericks in the engine bay, if so, The Falcons are different, the engine won't even fit between the shock towers on the Falcon. The 1970 1/2 Falcon was Torino based but not the earlier models.You'll have to eliminate the shock towers first, then maybe you can make OEM mounts work but you're certain to have to fab something. [This message has been edited by cpmaverick (edited 12-01-2001).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1572
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 04:24 AM
Nope, the 66-69 Falcon has the same engine compartment as a 66-69 Fairlane. I`ve seen several of these Falcons with FE engines, bolted in with no mods to the shock towers, using the Fairlane motor mounts. Don`t forget, a 66 Falcon Ranchero is identical body wise to a 67 Fairlane Ranchero, other than the tailites & front clip.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed
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89_coupe
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Ontario (Upstate), NY
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-05-2001 01:46 PM
So the '70-'71 Torino/Fairlane/Montego/Cyclone/Mustang mounts should bolt in? Does any aftermarket company make them reproduction or offer swap solid mounts? Now that I think about it, I should just get the whole swap kit with headers from Crites but I don't want to use the 2" primary tube headers they have with my fully ported D0OE-R SCJ heads. Need something like 2 1/8" minimum or 2 1/4" preferably. I still would like to find some swap mounts that lower the 460 down more than stock. Thanks in advance for the help. ------------------
KENT
'65 Fairlane 500 wagon w/351W, '78 Fairmont wagon w/392, '68 Falcon wagon(567 stroker in progress), Pinto wagon w/13.5 to 1 solid roller 392 stroker, '2000 F-250 SD off road 4X4 V-10 crew cab, & '2001 Focus w/DOHC 2.0L
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1237
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-05-2001 06:10 PM
If the '66-'69 Falcon engine bay/chassis is identical to the '66-'69 Fairlane/Torino, all you need are small block chassis brackets for the '66-'69 Fairlane, '70-'71 Torino 429 upper brackets (available from Crites) and '67-'70 Mustang 390/428 rubber mounts, which are the same as '70-'71 Torino 429 rubber mounts. The chassis is narrower than the '70-'71 Torino so you will probably need the Crites headers.
The chassis brackets for the Falcon might be same as the Fairlane, so you only need to buy rubber mounts (still available almost anywhere) and the upper brackets form Crites.Tracy ------------------
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89_coupe
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Ontario (Upstate), NY
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-12-2001 08:16 PM
Thanks  ------------------
KENT
'65 Fairlane 500 wagon w/351W, '78 Fairmont wagon w/392, '68 Falcon wagon(567 stroker in progress), Pinto wagon w/13.5 to 1 solid roller 392 stroker, '2000 F-250 SD off road 4X4 V-10 crew cab, & '2001 Focus w/DOHC 2.0L
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