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While looking for an affordable crate engine to drop in my 4 banger stang i ran across the budget 351 from ford racing for 2600. It claims 240hp which is plenty for me; does anyone have experience with this engine? Im looking for something with a little power and something that will stay reliable for a good amount of miles. Also, is there a company that sells a kit to do the swap to 351 (pan, mounts, ect...)
What will i need to purchase to make this an efi engine, or would carb be better? sorry for any noob questions, and thanks for any advice.
It would be a good reliable motor for everyday use, and a decent platfrom to support substantially more power if you chose to in the future.
You would need wiring harnesses, and the brain from a donor car for the management, (expect to pay anywhere from 150-300 bucks for that) Intake, throttle body, injectors, headers, I would go with the Anderson Pro Pipe mass air setup since you are starting from scratch, and someone who can re-map your brain for the 351.
I hope I didn't leave too much out. But basically you get the idea. If you already have the brain and harnesses then scratch that, then your just looking at intake, throttle body, etc.
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yeah, but this lazy 351 is putting out better numbers than any stock 302.
240hp and 340ft/lbs torque
It's also adding about 100 lbs too, so you would not benefit much in stock form. But you will be happy with a 351 block for whenyou do decide to build it.
hmmmmm put in baby 351.......... sell old engine i have now for close to what i payed for baby 351........... have brand new parts, and a very acceptible platform to build on.......
sounds pretty awsome
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Coming mod's: UPR upper and lower control arms, Strange Engineering 10way adjustable shocks&struts on all 4 corners.... Just need time to install
yeah, i know its not gonna be much faster than a stock 302, but i think it would be nice to have a complete new engine that has the potential to be really fast. I like the price, and the fact that i wont be like the rest with a 5.0
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