You will have to put the 55 front cover and spacer on the 57 engine. The TBirds used different mounts (front of engine and at the trans) so you will have to use the 55 mounts, including the 55 steady rests on the side of the block. The left (drivers ) side exhaust manifold is TBird specific so you would have to use the 55 manifold.. The 57, if off a sedan, is not the correct one. The passenger side should be the same.
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Originally Posted by tchristian
I've found a deal on a rebuilt 292 y-block from a 57 ford (model unknown). Does anyone know if this engine would fit in the bird? I know the exhaust manifolds would need to be swapped, and I'm planning a 12v conversion anyway. Will the engine mounts and manifolds fit without modification? Thanks.
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