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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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hey yeall do u guys think an 85 vert would handle a 460?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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yep. seen that swap here locally in one of the car clubs. im sure its not a peice of cake but it was one badass mustang.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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yeah, i wasnt sure if the frame would handle that big of an engine.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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not stock. you need at the very minimal, pending on the setup of the bb, subframes, roll cage, and suspension. then it will be able to take it, with good torque boxes as well and most likely a reinforced rear. the stock torque of the 429was 500 lbft in some versions imagine what a slightly longer stroke will do and some performance mods.

hope this helps
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