460+toploader into Fox questions?

[KAILUAZ]

I'm going to swap a 460 into my 93 Mustang and I'm trying to figure out what trans to use. The engine is going to be mild, nothing crazy.
First off the car is going to be a weekend cruiser and part time auto-x car. As far as the auto-x goes its just for fun and I'm not looking to be competitive in any particular class.
I've been reading about the TKO swap and that sounds like the way to go, only problem is that entire swap is out of my budget. That also rules out most other 5-speeds like the Richmond.
So next I'm thinking about a old school toploader. Whats involved in swapping one into the fox (bell-housing, clutch, flywheel, etc)? I don't mind cutting the trans tunnel if required.
Thanks.

 

[Jredline1984]

David Kee Transmissions has the information as well as the parts you are looking for:
Late Model Mustang Conversions
From what I can tell it should be a straighforward swap. He suggest using a Mcleod bellhousing, however I am unsure if they have one for a 460. He has one from Lakewood listed on his site that will work. Hope this helps.
CJ

 

[KAILUAZ]

CJ, thanks that does help.
What about things like drive-shaft, full length headers, clutch cables, forks, flywheel count etc?
Looking for the whole enchilada of info or someone who has actually done the swap.

 

[86nu]

460 and auto-x, thats gonna plow right through anything, that wouldnt even be fun to just **** around in

 

[KAILUAZ]

460 and auto-x, thats gonna plow right through anything, that wouldnt even be fun to just **** around in

This is what I love about this project, everyone hates the idea.

 

[lincoln58]

460 swap

Hi, I am new to this forum but I have done the 460 , 4-speed swap.
I used a t10 from a 65 fairlane.
Hoooker makes some real nice 2'' headers, there are mounts available, I used the stock driveshaft, you have to remove the consul to install the 4-speed shifter, I took off the power brake booster and made a plate to moount the master cylinder directly to the firewall. Use a oil pan and tube from a 1984 F-250 4x4.
a aluminum 2 or 3 core radiator, elecric cooling fans, ,I used 2 off a taurus. It will sit and idle forever at 190*.
Have been at it for a year, the engine is a 1984 460 pickup engine, bored .060" and stroked to 4.5"
offy tunnelram,1x4, msd ignition, procomp heads,(like super cobra jets)
242* cam, .600 lift.
lots of work. the big problem is the cable cluth. I cant get it to work, so am going with a hydraulic setup , one that goed inside the bellhousing. just not enough room for the cable.hits the exhaust headers and burns the cable . don't even try it.(the cable)
This engine is awesome!! it is as responsive as a 327 chevy! does not act like a big block at all.