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429 w/c6 in a 68? - 4/23/2008 5:08:55 PM   
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I have a 68 Coupe with a 289, C4 and have an opportunity to pick up a 429 w/C6 (will need a rebuild). Anyone ever make this kind of swap?

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RE: 429 w/c6 in a 68? - 4/23/2008 5:19:51 PM   
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If it's for a car you drive regularly you might want to reconsider, BBF's are a lot heavier so the car won't handle as well, and the mileage will suck. Otherwise, it should go in, but you'll need other stuff like engine mounts, and a different transmission slip yoke(I think C4 and C6 use different yokes), and possibly a different length driveline(not certain on this one). Then you need other stuff done to the car to handle a big block's power, subframe connectors, suspension/traction mods etc.

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RE: 429 w/c6 in a 68? - 4/23/2008 6:59:52 PM   
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thats good advice to follow,in 1969 a Ford dealership would charge around 300bucks to do a tune up on a big block.  They did that because they are a pain to work on.  So unless you just have to have a big block I would spend the money on other mods to improve the car. If the big block is a deal then buy it and part it out it could be worth more in pieces than as a whole unit.  Good luck on your project.

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RE: 429 w/c6 in a 68? - 4/23/2008 7:37:01 PM   
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um hello any1 ever just fell in love with those 385's, me personally i have windsor that's gonna get a 427 stroker kit, some low comp pistons and the turbo that iv had for the past couple years

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