Photos: Matt Elgie, Eric Tobolski, & Charles Rivera. It' just going to take some trial &
then the gear-reduction starter will give you a little more room to work with
Manifolds -- Again, if you have a E-Series van or a F-Series
Now
Consider upgrading your radiator to a HD 3-core or
We now offer a mount to install one of the popular GM LS based engines into your 1980-1996 Ford Bronco … 302 or 351W into your ’78-’79 Bronco, you will need an adapter plate. the 351m bellhousing on a standard top loader is the same as a 460… & Da_Munk on the 78-79
"Installing
swap on a weekly basis. engines. There
uneven, then you might want to install a new set of "leveling"
engines are
It may take some "Junk Yard
custom shaft made for your swap. The Econoline vans also had closer-fitting exhaust
Some of them will work, some of them wont. This will
and are often in better shape. First,
article is mostly a combination of tips & tricks from others who
you can find one of these engines as a starting point for your project,
Cooling
If the pair you have will not fit, then you can either buy a pair of
"The Graveyard," has been in business since 1985. 3" off of the radiator side of the hose. 4x4. I
error to find a set of hoses that will work on your radiator with the
Not all 460
One word of caution when using the Saginaw pump on a Bronco: you might
having a hobby if it wasn't a challenge? and the L&L headers, depending on the type of header (inside or
These mounts retail for around $100.00,
L & L products specializes in converting 2wd & 4wd ford broncos and full size trucks to a 429/460 engine. Another person says that the lower hose from
. The close
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Cables,
ABSOLUTELY sure to buy the correct year flywheel for your engine. on them then your Bronco may sit a little lower in the front once your
from 1971-1986. compressors and PS pumps will interchange. 429/460 big block engines from Ford are some of the most popular
The stock Ranger/Bronco … About Our Kits Products All Products Full EFI Conversion Kits Bullet-Proof Motor Mounts 460 EFI Engine Swaps Turnkey 460’s From Mild to Monster Transmission Options and Conversion Parts 1988-1997 Stock Ford Truck Upgrades EGR Delete Kits / Upgraded Throttle Body Kits Pans -- Unless you have a 2" or higher
Starters
allow you to bolt your Bronco's factory or dealer-installed A/C
By
cases) if you know which
Dealer A/C, Full-Size
Fits square York & Tecumseh compressor. 2WD F-Series trucks (the 429 was NEVER installed in a Ford truck or
Conversion Kits, Ultra Flow Headers, and much, much more! Most 460 4V engines also had the cable type throttle linkage. engines that came with the Saginaw pump (just re-use the van's PS pump). There is no need to buy expensive engine swap kits if you can find the right parts. that you may have heard in the past and learn how to install a 460 in a
You might as well
Exhaust
Bronco. Another
most auto parts stores for around $200.00. a '75 F-250 2WD with a 460 will work perfectly after cutting about
All Rights Reserved. L&L's pan retails for around $200.00. F-series pickup trucks. These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. For Bronco hood clearance, a car style 5.0 is necessary. you can buy the motor mounts there about a 150 and you need the bell housing for a 460. depending on if its auto or standard. particular engine you are putting in. everything you have read in 4x4 magazines and all of the rumors and myths
The
Front-sump pans work fine in a passenger
van and the 460 was NOT available in 4WD trucks until the mid-1980s). Ford used and which year and model vehicle it was installed on. 030498 $152.50. of linkage is very flexible and lends it's self to a variety of Ford
Bronco Bulletin Board for all of their tips & tricks on Bronco 460
of the accessories including the alternator, A/C compressor, and
Bronco, all of its accessories will bolt up to the F-Series 460
areas show 460-powered Fords with A/C brackets that should
accessories and brackets with it. better unit than the stock Bronco Ford pumps. We also offer the components for swapping in a Dana 44 solid axle from an Early Bronco. Bronco & Ford Truck Experts (248) 437-5060. Any time a swap like this is attempted you
429/460 engine. only accessory that may give you problems is the A/C compressor. a Super HD Modine Radiator" on this site to see what I did on
word of caution -- DO NOT try to reuse your 351M/400 flywheel with a
Since the early 1980's Autofab has been the go to source for quality engine conversion mounts. much trouble and you have around $1,000.00 just burning a hole in your
From motor mounts, fuel system, headers, radiators and misc. Mounts -- The most common motor mounts to use for the this swap
Fits 1978-79 bronco & 1967-79 F150, F250, F350 429/460. It's better to be safe than sorry! This is a desirable swap … One
Your Bronco's throttle cable should bolt up to these engines with only very
78-79 Bronco the right way! far I've talked about how to install a 429/460 and get everything hooked-up
These mounts retail for around $100.00, require no modifications or relocation of the … with one, then simply use a kick-down lever from a 73-79 F-Series pickup
(See the related articles below). of flywheels -- one for the automatic transmissions and one for the
with a 460 and automatic transmission. Bronco 351M/400 uses. you just might luck out and find one :-). These are kits I have come across while researching for articles. everything you can with the engine, including the PS pump, hoses, and all
Engine swap motor mounts for Ford big block engines into Ford trucks. See part 2 for continuation. Ford Bronco Restoration Parts. Some 78-79 Broncos used a rod-type throttle linkage,
There is no need to buy expensive
1978-79 Bronco & 1967-79 F100/F150 for 429/460 Engine - 4WD Complete With Hi Performance Header Gaskets, Collector Reducers and Installation Hardware. Swap a 429/460 into a 1978-1979 Bronco 4WD that had a 351M/400 engine. Bronco exhaust headers from Hooker Headers and L&L products. up 460 engines are balanced differently than the 78 and older 460s so be
the 302/5.0 engine to work! I just came across a video series by Willys Garage Norway showing the process of swapping from a 351 ci to a 460 ci big-block in a 1979 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger. and if your Bronco uses this setup, then you will have to either make a
Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm EST Sat-Sun Closed "Installing
installation of a heavy-duty 3 or 4 core radiator. throw it at someone you don't like, or whatever) just don't reuse it! We have parts … A whole swap kit can be ordered online to simply bolt a 460 in however the kit is around $1800. automatic). save your self a few bucks and use the Bronco's original starter. consider purchasing new front coil springs. these engines will require you to locate a few more parts than the Van
During that time we have become the largest seller of classic Bronco parts … front-sump pan on stock-height Broncos, but the general consensus is
it! Nearly
used truck & van manifolds from a salvage yard or purchase new 78-79 Bronco 429/460
Truck engine models have a much taller intake and will not fit without hood scoops and/or a 3″ body lift. Bronco using all factory parts! 460s can be found in
more torque than the standard full-size Ford 351M/400/429/460 starters. compressor to your 460 engine. However, there are just a few other minor factors that you
Regardless of what type of 429/460 you buy, make sure you get all of the
Some people have been able
Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm EST Sat-Sun Closed are going to run into some unforeseen problems. 1996 Ford Bronco Build MAF obII 460 and 1 Ton swap - YouTube Jeff's Bronco Graveyard, a.k.a. Some trucks are more difficult than others to swap into. Includes Marquis, Monterey, Montego and Brougham, (3)
… Check the Solid Axle category for these parts. The stock Bronco
factory distributor and the factory starter. The engine was installed with custom mounts from Bronco Grave Yard made for installing a 460 ci big-block into this model Bronco… -- As far as the tranny goes, the 429/460 will bolt right up to your
that you have your 429/460 it's time to gather the rest of the parts you
It will really bring
other neat little item you can use on your 429/460 is a 92-93 7.5L
In depth look into the EFI 460 / E4OD swap into a 1979 F-250. stock Bronco 351M/400 engines. Parts I needed to do this swap were 80's 2wd F-250 460 engine perches and mounts, already had a 4-row radiator installed, a big block 4x4 C6 tranny, Hedman headers for a 1988 460 … Swap a 429-460 into a 1980-1996 Bronco … One other
So far I have been receiving tips, tricks,
throttle cable, radiator hoses, and automatic trans kick-down linkage. Do what ever you like with it (make it into a clock,
your Bronco! flywheel simply will not work. require no modifications or relocation of the engine or transmission,
If your front coil springs have some age
Also keep in mind that the '79 and
the Power accessories and brackets properly installed can be one of the
most popular engine to swap into the 78-79 Ford Bronco. In this case, you are going to have find the
products. Another item to keep a look out for is a 78-79 Bronco or
front-sump pans if possible. points-type distributor (most pre-1975 engines) then you should reuse
This type
Item # Image Description Price; 20965: 1978-1979 Ford Bronco & Ford Truck Truck 460 Headers Fenderwell Exit: New 1978-79 Ford Bronco … Chances are most of it will fit. Listed below is a chart showing each type of compressor
So
351M/400 engines, and more horsepower means more heat! Paul -- Contributors: Thanks
429/460 engine. a Super HD Modine Radiator". Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm EST
V8 engines, so make sure the engine is a 429/460 BEFORE you buy), (1)
manifolds and some of them used the Saginaw (GM Type) power steering pump. Headers are another problem, you will need to get them made, because again nobody sells small block headers that will fit in a 78-79 bronco. & Distributors -- Before you drag your old 351M/400 engine
fitting manifolds will give you a little more room to work with in a
Fortunately, most Ford products from
buy the kick-down lever along with your 460 engine (if it had an
exhaust manifolds, carburetor linkage, and the automatic transmission
engine swap kits or to custom fabricate parts from scratch (in most
Ford Factory A/C, Full-Size
-- There are several types of hoses you can try when installing a
Mounting bracket, tension drive and mounting hardware for Ford 429 and 460 swaps. cars but are not adequate to keep the oil where it's supposed to be in a
Another
Transmissions
are the L&L 429/460 Bronco mounts. The 351M/400 flywheel will bolt right up to the 460, but all 429/460
However, you may have problems with the stock automobile 429/460 manifolds. need but what's the point of
correct torque converter/shaft combination that will work or have a
custom linkage rod or convert your Bronco over to the cable-type setup. some of the Ford and
Hoses, & Linkage. engines to buy and what parts you need to get for the swap. They are smaller, weigh less, and have
then you will have 90% of the parts you need to install a 429/460 in
alternative to the Pickups and Vans is to buy a 429 or a 460 out of a
(Note: Many of these cars also came with smaller
balanced differently than the "M" engines so the "M"
pocket, you can always buy the complete 429/460 swap kit from L&L
You can purchase these starters from
& Truck engines, they are far more plentiful
The 429 and 460 can be installed in a Ranger, although this is not a very practical swap. A whole swap kit can be ordered online to simply bolt a 460 in however the kit is around $1800. radiators are NOT adequate for a supped-up 351M/400 engine or any
Accessories & Brackets -- Getting
using the correct flywheel with your Bronco's engine and transmission! swaps. Details 1/2" Thick Flange 1 3/4" … and running. Includes Elete and Gran Torino. in a cramped engine compartment. Details about Ford F150 F250 F350 Bronco 460 w/E4OD Truck MAF Mass-Air Conversion Kit Kits for 302 & 351 Engines w/Manual, Auto, E4OD as Well Be the first to write a review . engines, and all but the PS pump will bolt up to the E-Series 460
people take for granted. is not an exact science and some of the ideas listed here may not work
If your 429/460 has a
I Rebuild my 351M/400 or swap in a 429/460?". from can retail for up to $450.00. installed in the 75-82 E-Series (Carbureted) vans and the 73-79
then you can either try to find a rear-sump pan in a salvage yard or you can buy one
-- The 429/460 puts out quite a bit more hose power than bone-stock
were basically 5 types of A/C compressors installed on 429/460 engine
Broncos are the same either. 1968 to 1978 full-size Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury passenger car. For example, a 2wd is easiest … while performing a 429/460 that you would like to contribute to this article, then please shoot
Although
to the beach house and install your new anchor on your boat, pull off the
The safest bet is to measure the
Bronco
auto parts store. Second, the the 429/460 used two different types
So forget
Bronco & Ford Truck Experts (248) 437-5060. best 429/460 engines to install in the 78-79 Bronco are the 460s that were
slight adjustments. will need to complete the installation. -- Most 78-79 Broncos used a cable style throttle linkage. If your engine has a front-sump pan,
have to use a custom-built hose or at least a stock hose that has been
One
Consequently, it is not surprising that the 429/460 is by far THE
it was easy as hell. 79750AP $638.50. This list isn’t exhaustive but should give you a general overview of some of the biggest equipment items. Installing
Sat-Sun Closed. One of the major advantages of buying a new crate engine vs finding a used one is that it will come with some of these parts. For Bronco … -- If your Bronco has an automatic transmission, then make sure you
Some people have been able to use the
Just make sure you get
Rear: For Rangers, the 8.8" rear axle from '89-97 Rangers is a bolt-in, with some driveshaft changes. The E-Series vans, F-Series pickup, and
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