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Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

The 460 has held a certain appeal for me for awhile.  I've been making plans for a 393 stroker but with a 460 I could just throw it in practically stock without screwing with stroker cranks and clearancing and stuff and I'd still get more power than with the stroker.  And they even make adapters for the AOD tranny so I figure I'll consider it.  I know some of you have made this kind of swap, what did you have to do to make it fit? 

:hick: PS: I'm not a total doofis, I know a 460 would blow a stock AOD out the exhaust and the rear end too.  Just means I have to do some prep work.
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


"In the future, I plan on taking more of an active role in the decisions I make" - Paris Hilton

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #1
i believe the 460 has a 10.2 or10.5" deck height. the 302 has a 8.2" deck height the 460 is at least 6" wider i believe
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Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #2
I do know there's no way a big block will fit under a stock hood...and I'm sure it wouldn't clear the brake booster either.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
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Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #3
Yeah I was thinking about the brake booster.  Probably have to use a different one.  As for the clearance I think I could use a dropped K-member.
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


"In the future, I plan on taking more of an active role in the decisions I make" - Paris Hilton

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #4
I know nothing about the swap and parts needed but if that 460 is what you want then go for it. at the same time always check ebay for that kinda of stuff theres a lot of 460ci T-birds you can sometimes find on there.
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Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #5
you could always use a 4.6 mustang hydroboost.
louie  :birdsmily:
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Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #6
Quote from: Red_LX;145640
I do know there's no way a big block will fit under a stock hood.


:bs:Look at 83-88T-BirdGuy's car domain he has a 460 with a stock TC hood.

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #7
Hm, well then I stand corrected. I have to wonder how the hell he did that because I've read that a carbed 351W won't even fit under a stock hood without a drop base air cleaner.

Or maybe Mustangs don't have as much room?

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #8
http://fordifiedracing.homestead.com/KitInfo.html
These K-member spacers give a 1.5 inch drop.  That's most of it there.  I'd like to know exacty what he did though.
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


"In the future, I plan on taking more of an active role in the decisions I make" - Paris Hilton

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #9
Heh..."BENNY's 7.5L 93 LX STILL HAS THE STOCK 4-CYL SPRINGS ALL AROUND"

I bet that thing rolls over on the door handles when he turns...

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #10
So...you like buying gas?
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #11
Quote from: Red_LX;145693
Heh..."BENNY's 7.5L 93 LX STILL HAS THE STOCK 4-CYL SPRINGS ALL AROUND"

I bet that thing rolls over on the door handles when he turns...



I bet he didn't drop a 460 in it for it cornering ability either. :rolleyes: :dunce:

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #12
:punchballs: I LOVE buying gas!
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


"In the future, I plan on taking more of an active role in the decisions I make" - Paris Hilton

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #13
It won't be so bad.  I'm building a torque monster.  In city driving it'll be like tap the gas and whoosh...sail 20 feet to the next traffic light.  And I'll still have overdrive so it'll do better on the highway than whatever car the 460 comes out of (probably a late 70's full size Ford or Mercury, there's always one around the junkyard).
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


"In the future, I plan on taking more of an active role in the decisions I make" - Paris Hilton

Anyone know how much taller the 460 is than the 302?

Reply #14
Keep telling yourself that.....
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon