If you take those motor mounts and put them on a 390 they bolt right in . A 302 would use the early mustang mounts with a stud on the bottom , 64 - 65 . Then a half inch spacer between the mount and frame . These are the easiest swaps that bolt in . A power disc brake conversion , rebuild the stock front suspension and add power steering . It will be a joy to drive . Remember a stock 390 is 300 hp . I put a 406 in mine . Add air and drive it any where , any time you want with joy !
Dude I’ve been working the EXACT same car since 2003! Same color and everything! You’re embarking on a slippery slope! I can testify! Mine has another rebuilt 292 out of a 64 f100. Not my first choice but it’s my wife’s car so oh well.
My dad used to tell me about the Y block '56 Fords and how quick they were, I know one will never achieve the 400 hp that you're looking towards but for what it is it could surprise you,my pick for a bigger engine would be a 352/360/390 big block
There are repro from crossmembers available. Get the concours parts catalog! You can’t just delete the inner fenders. Like the other guy said, they tie the whole front don’t together. And yes 400 hp is attainable. There’s rebuilders out there doing it to y blocks these days. But you’ll want a c6 trans behind it for sure. No wait, there used to be c4 conversion kits for the y block. They’re ok too.
I’m working on my 1955 Ford Fairlane. I did an engine swap to a newer Ford engine. You will have to change a lot even relocating motor mounts. It may be easier to repair the original motor. Something to think about.
Easier, yes.. Fast, no.. We are thinkin ahead towards what we want to use the car for, and we know its not to drive it daily. We dont want to restore it, we want to make a statement with it.
@muchgooderish Wasn't too bad, totaled out a 66 Ford pickup in the process. No seat belts. Banged my head on steering wheel and broke window with my head. Walked away.
Is the y-block in the machine shop for rebuild yet? I bought 1964 f100 just for the supposedly rebuilt engine. I have no records and the seller just said it was rebuilt. He got it that way so I don’t know how far into it they got but it runs great in my 73c body 56 town sedan. It’s still got the truck two barrel on it. I have a four barrel intake of a 1957 312 and a brand new Holley 465 cfm carb still in the box. No hurry making that change. Maybe I’ll sell it. I’m just trying to prep the damned thing for paint. ENDLESS sanding! I just had to open that can of worms!
No plans to open that can of worms and paint. I made a few new connections that are gonna help me through the engine process, and hopefully the front suspension.
put the sparkplugs back in stop rusting in cylinders and put gas tank they are cheap do not use fuel cell they cost alot . this car is daily drive and leave the inner fenders in they are support .
Transmission mounts? Lip of trans caught on crossmember? Driveshaft? Ground wires? Exhaust? Hitting firewall? Mine was difficult at first. I just had to keep yanking, adjusting, yanking, adjusting.
I've seen others drop a 351 Windsor in, you can max one out around 400 HP with some work. Personally, 292 is a nice and reliable engine with enough cruising power.
I found a complete 360, but still not sure what direction we want to go. Front engine support is my biggest concern, and wanting disc brakes, but I am sure there is a conversion kit for that.
@@muchgooderish Front engine mount is just a steady rest. Most people just take it off because it doesn't actually support the weight of the engine. Ford got rid of it in 57. I've seen two options for the disc conversion. You can buy everything as a kit or you can print a parts list and get everything yourself at NAPA and supposedly that method you get better quality parts. Old timers used to put Granada spindles on the front for the disc conversion. I think those spindles drop the height in the front a little.
@@muchgooderish If you're going to work on the lower control arms and considering the spindle drop, keep in mind you may have to machine the holes the lower ball joints come through so they still seat properly. I have to do my driver side lower arm bushing at the crossmember, but I'm just going to rebuild what I have. The arm itself is in decent shape.
If you take those motor mounts and put them on a 390 they bolt right in . A 302 would use the early mustang mounts with a stud on the bottom , 64 - 65 . Then a half inch spacer between the mount and frame . These are the easiest swaps that bolt in . A power disc brake conversion , rebuild the stock front suspension and add power steering . It will be a joy to drive . Remember a stock 390 is 300 hp . I put a 406 in mine . Add air and drive it any where , any time you want with joy !
I appreciate all the information. Disc conversion is a 100% must..
Dude I’ve been working the EXACT same car since 2003! Same color and everything! You’re embarking on a slippery slope! I can testify! Mine has another rebuilt 292 out of a 64 f100. Not my first choice but it’s my wife’s car so oh well.
These cars are beasts for sure. Just hopefull I can get it going again.. one day..
My dad used to tell me about the Y block '56 Fords and how quick they were, I know one will never achieve the 400 hp that you're looking towards but for what it is it could surprise you,my pick for a bigger engine would be a 352/360/390 big block
Ive seen some fast runnin 292's, but I like your big block thinking!
There are repro from crossmembers available. Get the concours parts catalog! You can’t just delete the inner fenders. Like the other guy said, they tie the whole front don’t together. And yes 400 hp is attainable. There’s rebuilders out there doing it to y blocks these days. But you’ll want a c6 trans behind it for sure. No wait, there used to be c4 conversion kits for the y block. They’re ok too.
Thanks for the info. Im hearing lots more about the c4 and c6 trannys.
I’m working on my 1955 Ford Fairlane. I did an engine swap to a newer Ford engine. You will have to change a lot even relocating motor mounts. It may be easier to repair the original motor. Something to think about.
Easier, yes.. Fast, no.. We are thinkin ahead towards what we want to use the car for, and we know its not to drive it daily. We dont want to restore it, we want to make a statement with it.
I had a 56 Ford like that one but totaled it out on Halloween night of 1969.
OUCH!!!. These things are tanks. Must have been a monumental crash.
@muchgooderish Wasn't too bad, totaled out a 66 Ford pickup in the process. No seat belts. Banged my head on steering wheel and broke window with my head. Walked away.
@@JohnSmith-cf4gn Glad no serious injuries. I completely forgot they dont ha e belts.
Is the y-block in the machine shop for rebuild yet? I bought 1964 f100 just for the supposedly rebuilt engine. I have no records and the seller just said it was rebuilt. He got it that way so I don’t know how far into it they got but it runs great in my 73c body 56 town sedan. It’s still got the truck two barrel on it. I have a four barrel intake of a 1957 312 and a brand new Holley 465 cfm carb still in the box. No hurry making that change. Maybe I’ll sell it. I’m just trying to prep the damned thing for paint. ENDLESS sanding! I just had to open that can of worms!
No plans to open that can of worms and paint. I made a few new connections that are gonna help me through the engine process, and hopefully the front suspension.
put the sparkplugs back in stop rusting in cylinders and put gas tank they are cheap do not use fuel cell they cost alot . this car is daily drive and leave the inner fenders in they are support .
Great idea on the plugs. I will do that for sure. Fuel cell is same price as OEM replacement tank, and better for "racing".
my 55 fairlane engine seems stuck, got engine mount bolts disconnected and the front mount disconnected, what am i missing? thanks
Transmission mounts? Lip of trans caught on crossmember? Driveshaft? Ground wires? Exhaust? Hitting firewall?
Mine was difficult at first. I just had to keep yanking, adjusting, yanking, adjusting.
Any progress? Maybe you got into it too deep- ripping out all the wiring and stuff.
No progress as of yet. Put it on hold for the summer. I will pick back up during the winter months.
I've seen others drop a 351 Windsor in, you can max one out around 400 HP with some work.
Personally, 292 is a nice and reliable engine with enough cruising power.
I found a complete 360, but still not sure what direction we want to go. Front engine support is my biggest concern, and wanting disc brakes, but I am sure there is a conversion kit for that.
@@muchgooderish Front engine mount is just a steady rest. Most people just take it off because it doesn't actually support the weight of the engine. Ford got rid of it in 57.
I've seen two options for the disc conversion. You can buy everything as a kit or you can print a parts list and get everything yourself at NAPA and supposedly that method you get better quality parts.
Old timers used to put Granada spindles on the front for the disc conversion. I think those spindles drop the height in the front a little.
What about the lower A arms that attach to the front crossmember as well? Mine is shot.
@@muchgooderish If you're going to work on the lower control arms and considering the spindle drop, keep in mind you may have to machine the holes the lower ball joints come through so they still seat properly.
I have to do my driver side lower arm bushing at the crossmember, but I'm just going to rebuild what I have. The arm itself is in decent shape.
I'm not far into this vid so I hope I don't jump the gun. It could be possible the distributer gear sheared the pin. You'll get no firing or spark
Not gonna lie, I think a small nut might have fallen down distributor when changing parts, but it had spark after that.