84CopperGT

not exactly. you have 2 different 351s from Ford. The Windsor and the Cleveland and they are not anywhere close. The only similarities are the bore size and cylinder head bolt patterns.

95gtconvert

does it change for the 93-95 lightning though is what I'm trying to find out to fit it so I don't have to do a big crazy tunnel re-fab

at most I don't want to have to make the whole thing just where the transmission is

84CopperGT

you can use a Mustang transmission with the Lightning engine. using the Lightning transmission requires modification

95gtconvert

does it matter which trans

and could I find any 5.8 engine and just put the different heads and intake on it and still have it work or does it have to be a lightning motor to have it work with the mustang trans auto or 5 speed in order to bolt up

mjr46

I'm well aware of the 351c, I thought we all understood he was talking about a 351w since it was out of a lightening so no need to clarify in this case, which is why I wrote what I did......but if it makes you feel better......351w is a 351w all better now??

mjr46

i'd go for a 351 roller motor out of a 94 ish and up bronco to whenever they stopped putting a 351 in them....not sure what else had the 351's trucks/vans for sure

95gtconvert

but will it still work with the mustang transmissions I'm not going looking until I know the transmission will fit to the motor

mongolchuck

Yes a mustang transmission will bolt up to a lightning motor. But the lightning computer is for the e4od and won't run an aode or 4r70w as far as I know.

rmodel65

and both the 351c and the 351w drop right in. they are both small blocks use the same bellhousing bolt pattern and the same engine mounts. and the heads will even interchange.

95gtconvert

alright so a new computer system to work with the transmission will most likely be needed or a manual will need to be put into my car to avoid the computer issue with an auto