ford big block in 82 chevy camro

[trinogt]

I'll be happy to help ya...
No headache, since these rear sump pans for 460 are everywhere. Next time you are at the junkyard, grab a rear sump pan and pickup:
Any 1980 and up Ford truck with 460 should have a rear sump. The 385 series Ford engines could come with front sump, rear sump, and even mid sump (vans, medium trucks).
If you want new, for about $100 from Autozone, ask for a 1987 4X4 pan and pickup for 460.
Or, you can go to Ford Racing and buy a high volume rear sump pan for about $180 in a kit for Mustang swaps.

Keep in mind, if you have an older 460, the newer 460's have a side mounted dipstick and tube, instead of the water pump/front cover mounted dipstick.

The rear sump pans can be found even up to the 1990's, for as long as they made the 460. (some vans, too)The only thing I have found with the newer pans, is that there are two pan bolt sizes, instead of one. I think the 4 corners used a smaller bolt. I use the later 460 neoprene pan gaskets on my older 460's, since they have crush limiters to prevent overtightening. (and they seal well, too!) I have to ream out these 4 holes in the gasket to use the standard bolts.
Let me know if you need help locating a stock 460 rear sump pan used. A few junkyards around here with 80's trucks.
So yes, you CAN put a 460 in a camaro if ya really HAD to...
Hope this helps ya.

Originally Posted by MagicRat

While I agree with your general comments I take issue with this statement.

I stated 'avoid a massive headache'. IMO is would be a headache for a novice to make this swap and modify an oil pan
Yes, mech1984 is a novice, or else he would not post this question.

As for rear sumps on Fords, yes many Ford engines have rear sumps, but the 385 engine family (429, 460) never did, as far as I know.
If they did (and I am not being sarcastic) I would be genuinely interested to know the model and year.

[289mustang]

Either way, I commend the idea of putting a Ford engine in a Chevy bodied car. I'm so sick and tired of seeing a rat motor in a Ford car. It especially irritates me when its a Mustang. So, this sounds like a project I'd like to do sometime, but I know it won't be easy. Best of luck to you, no offense to the hard-core GM fans, but its getting old. The 350 has been put in just about any vehicle ever made, so now its our turn!

[trinogt]

You are right on all accounts.
I am kinda known for taking offense to any idea involving a gm product, so don't mind me...
I know it is the cheap price of a 350, and small size that gets itself into many older vehicles. I think nowadays it is becoming more common to use stroker 302's and 351W in those same chassis, especially when you can have the driveability of fuel injection, if you so choose to go that route... I don't care what people think about my brand loyalty. I have many reasons why I prefer Ford over any other make, but I doubt many people want to hear about all of my experiences and observations...
To each his/her own, right?


Merry Christmas, everyone!
Mark

Originally Posted by 289mustang

Either way, I commend the idea of putting a Ford engine in a Chevy bodied car. I'm so sick and tired of seeing a rat motor in a Ford car. It especially irritates me when its a Mustang. So, this sounds like a project I'd like to do sometime, but I know it won't be easy. Best of luck to you, no offense to the hard-core GM fans, but its getting old. The 350 has been put in just about any vehicle ever made, so now its our turn!

[junkyarddawg]

I say go for it,I am going to put a stroked 302 in my 37 chevy p/u. I am also considering installing a 460 and C-6 I have in a 65 or 66 impala. Jeff