Question on a 390 in a 57

[sprink88]

I have a 390 I just got all my parts for, so I will be getting ready for the swap soon...

I have a 57 Fairlane with the y block 292. I went ahead and purchased a 68 Galaxie 500 pulled the engine and trans and sold the car.

I plan on using my original Y block motor mounts (heard they will work just flip them around). A lot of people say the FE is a bolt in. Does that include the transmission? I believe the trans is an MX by looking at the pan. Do I need to modify my crossmember for is that part of the bolt in?

Also the Galaxie driveshaft yoke has an external weight on it? Do I need that or what should I use?

Thanks in advance,
~Chris

 

[Ford blue blood]

Bolt in. FMX was a cast iron case with aluminum bell and tail. 68 could be a Fordomatic/Cruisomatic.....

 

[sprink88]

Good to know. Thanks Blue Blood!

 

[darrell]

yes the motor is a drop in but you will have to do mount work for the trans.i never saw a 68 390 that didnt have a c6 trans.

 

[sprink88]

Well I JUST looked at my trans and it is definatly an MX So if all goes well, everything should just bolt in.