hi,
Im planning on replacing my 5.0 with a 427, 428, or a 429 now what i need to know is what is involved and what parts are needed.
Thanks, Joe

 

You posting in the right place? I haven't seen a 5.0 in these cars YET.....but I'm looking forward to it. also like to see a 429 shoe-horned into one!

 

Galpin auto sports put a 429 in there S197. Looked so right. Should have left the factory like that.

 

hey do you have a pic of the 429 from galpin? I think of buying a 429 and putting it on my car.

 

I saw a pic awhile back that had a S197 with a 60's 427 SOHC motor in it. It looked like it belonged in it...................

 

Here it is.....

If you can get one of these in the S197 Bay, anything is possible........



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Shoehorned in looks like the correct word. If your really thinking of this and have the money, I'd look into racing front coil-over clip. Likea Chris Alston Chassic. Get rid of the strut towers and K-member. Now you'd open up the whole area for headers and tuning plus any size or year motor. Good luck.

 

Here ya go

 

i think im in love lol

 

Big difference between a Boss 429 and you're average 429. But either swap is a waste of time and money. Just strap a blower or turbo to your 4.6 and you'll have more power then a nicely built 429 and quite a bit lighter too.