63 w/460. Intake? Disks?

Hey All! First timer here. Great site for us full sized Ford freaks. Thanks to everybody for all the info. I just started building my 63 convert which is gonna get a warmed up street 460 and C6 swap out of 73 T-Bird. I actually have 2 questions I'm hoping you guys can help with.

1.) I'm still choosing components for my rebuild. If I install the 460 with the crank C/L at stock height, will a Performer RPM or similar intake clear the stock 63 hood? Or am I stuck with a low rise Performer?

2.) I know about the 77-79 front disk brake swap, but can I use the disk setup from the 73 Bird? I pulled everything from the spindles out while I was tearing the car apart, and since I have em, I'd like to use em if I can. I haven't picked my wheel package yet, but I'll certainly go larger than 14" if clearance is an issue. But if it's a bad idea I'll do something else.

Thanks to anyone who's been there and can help.

Cheers!
Darin

Galaxie disc brake conversion information

This is an often referenced subject;

To get the full benefit of older posts on the subject, you can use the search function (find it just below the "tab line"[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]...between FAQ and Pictures.

Use "Keywords" enter disc brakes and click on "forum" select The Galaxie pages. It's not that I don't want to write the information again, it just there is a lot of good info that people have looked up and they should at least get credit for the research. Besides, there is always more than one way to skin a cat.

When you swap a Lima engine(429 - 460 - stroker) in the early-to-mid year Galaxies...there are several kits and conversion methods. This means how high the engine sit in its mounts will vary. Plus the height of the manifold, whether or not you can find a "drop-base" air filter, then whether or not you cut the air horn....too many variables to give a 100% yes or no answer. What I can tell you is, no one has been able, that I know of, to fit a victor Jr. under a stock hood and run a full size air cleaner...tear-drop hood scoops are real popular in these here parts! The "drop-base and thin line air cleaners will compromise the air flow into the carb. I remember reading a story in one magazine...this guy picked up 20-30 horspower by installing hood scoop and full size air filter on his car, rwhp, measured at the rear wheels on a dynoJet type dyno. If you get the right setup and a manifold with carb pad no more than about 5-6in high...you just might be able to fit it under the stock hood.

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Those big 8 lungers need air!
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Doesn't mean it won't fit...

Calipers, spindles, bearings, etc. are the same as the '68-72. Only difference is the rotors.

If you don't want 5x5 BC then find some earlier rotors.

Thanks for the help guys. I understand Granada parts will also work with very slight mods, and the spindles will lower the front end of a Galaxie a couple of inches.

Has anybody used those?

dk