OldIHC

I am starting to make a bit more progress. I have the engine and transmission all bolted up, with clutch and bell housing, and headers on. The engine is a Ford Racing 2015 5.0 Coyote. The transmission is a Tremec 6 speed. Headers are BBK full length. Next step it to hang it in place to weld in motor mounts and transmission cross member.

FANTASTIC!!! I really like what you are doing. This is certainly much better than struggling with the OEM lackluster gutless lump. Those TEC transmissions are the best and the Coyote V8 is a powerhouse.
Why didn't I think of that??????

wow. I have 5.0 in my 46. I did add a carb but pretty much stock out of a 94 Bronco. Pretty much an OEM lackluster gutless lump.

So, after you saying the 5.0 V8 is lackluster? Or.............?

i have a 351 Windsor in my 65 Mustang. blue printed balanced, punched to 383 ci and putting out 430 HP. I wanted something a bit more sedate for the 49 KB1. Interesting is that the coyote is rated at 430 HP as well.

That's funny, I have a late 1960s /early 1970s 351W in my K-1. The little that I drove it was scary. Waay too much power for that little truck, IMO.
The Coyote transplant is exciting. I think you have our collective attention!
What were the options for close-coupled catalytic converters? Evidently some states are starting to require these kinds of things. California among them.
Cool. I'll be watching!

There were rumors about engine transplant regulations, in this area. Some suggestion was the year of the vehicle and then I heard the year of the engine was the target for emissions regulations.i have done everything I can to make our non IHC emissions compliant with the local expectations.
Our CARB based inspection has been discontinued, three years ago.
My R120 with a 6.9 Diesel engine failed the particulate test. My choices were park the truck or pay for a permit to drive with a dirty exhaust. I paid.

Looks good and should provide ample power for such a light truck. I have a V6 which is okay,,gets me around and cruises highway speed all day however the wife says next engine will be a V8. Sometimes we agree.

Be warned though!!

My Dad had a Chevy station wagon with a heated back window. The heated glass kept our hands warm, in the winter, while we kids pushed. Our hands froze to the IHC tailgate.

here in Texas the regs go with what year the car is manufactured, and there is no check on what engine etc you install. I have the KB 1 registered as an antique vehicle with 1949 plates, so does not require compliance. This engine runs pretty clean even without the catalytic converters. It will require oxygen sensors, and the headers have bungs to install them. I have toyed with the thought of putting cats on and is easy to do. Not there yet so have some time to ponder.