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03-19-2013, 05:22 PM

Phillip Malone

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351w build

Can i get decent horsepower out of my 351w by just adding a cam intake carb and headers? What would be a good combo? I am still using the stock cast iron heads.

03-19-2013, 08:13 PM

MustangInTexas

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Sorry, can't be any help here. I just wanted to say that I really like that motor. When my 302 burnt up in my '71, I put a '69 Merc 351W in my Mustang. Worked like a champ. Cam, carb and headers are pretty standard for those engines.

Oh, and welcome to the forums.

03-19-2013, 08:35 PM

White03Vert

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I'm not sure either, but welcome to the site.

03-19-2013, 09:06 PM

05 Mustang

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welcome...try asking your question in the appropriate tech section and someone might be able to provide you with an answer.

Good luck!

03-20-2013, 02:09 PM

Duncan_GT

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Originally Posted by Phillip Malone

Can i get decent horsepower out of my 351w by just adding a cam intake carb and headers? What would be a good combo? I am still using the stock cast iron heads.

Yes, especially by ditching those heads. What are your goals for the car? Then we can start piecing together a nice combo.