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5.8 conversion

Old 11-11-2007, 01:02 AM
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i know i need the ps/ac bracket for swap but does the alternator bracket work? Also i overheard a freind say that the radiators are the same between the 4 banger and small blocks. i found that a little hard to belive.
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Old 11-11-2007, 05:00 PM
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I got a radiator from advance auto for the small block and it was a two core. if ya want something bigger ya got to order the ford racing one for a cobra,summit racing has em,funny thing is they are both aluminium with plastic ends and they arenearly the same price. With the larger cobra radiator you need to get a new bracket piece so it will fit cause the stock mounts are not going to hold it. It is a few inches taller then the regular GT radiator.
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Old 12-09-2007, 08:28 PM
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What about putting a 351c into a 86-93 4-cylinder hatchback??? What would have to be done? Has anyone done this?
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Old 12-29-2007, 08:52 PM
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351c..Its a pain. Custom oil pan, headers, etc..Don't think anyone offers pre fabed headers anymore for them. They did about 15 years ago.
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Old 01-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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We used the JBA Headers on the 351 in the Dominator GTA when we updated the drive train to a 5.8 in 2002.
The Part number we used is 1629JS. JBA has not made these headers since 2005. Let me know if you think
JBA should produce a run. I may be able to get a run made formustangforums.com members.

I have a few engine shots of the 351 in the Dominator on my website. www.teamdominator.com
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Old 01-24-2008, 06:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: Credo

I just finished a 351w with a Vortech S-Trim into a Fox. The project ended up costing ALOT more than budgeted, and was filled with quite a few little annoyances. Email me if you have any specific questions. jvaughan2003@msn.com
Pics of the motor:


Just letting you know your motor looks badass!
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Old 02-21-2008, 12:02 PM
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This is a great thread ! Answered alot of my questions, But the ball got dropped on the headers needed for a SN95 platform. I have a '98..... Where can I get headers that will work if they have to be "special" ? I read someone say shorties will work? Which would be a better set up for a 408?

Good point on the fuel lines too. I need to crawl under mine while I have it up on stands and see how big mine are being a V6.... My luck they are smaller.

I plan on going carbed just because I am on a budget, but maybe one day way down the road I will chang it over to EFI. I just cant afford the thousands of $$$ extra to get the extra componants and have her tuned right now. Found a block for $100 Finally! Waiting on my hood and fuel pump so I can go paint the car and pay for the block.
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Old 02-22-2008, 01:45 PM
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Since there seems to be alot of knowledge here for the 351's, where is a good place to get a solid forged bottom end? Not looking for the cheapest stuff I can find, but I dont want to be spending a fortune on it either. looking at making it a 408. Any suggestions? Which brand is preffered by alot of you guys?
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Old 02-22-2008, 06:32 PM
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Eagle or Scat crank and rods. Best bang for the buck. check with adperformance.com. They have good deals. When ordering a kit make sure you know what deck height your block is. Remember a 69 block has a shorter deck height and may cause issues with some stroker kits.
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Old 03-15-2008, 10:12 PM
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hi im new to the fourm im thinking to do a swap from a 302 to a 351 4v carbed out of a 84 bronco but i want it to be fuel injected so im wondering if my stock fuel injection computer for a 302 will work on a 351w 4v and will a fuel injected 351 manifold work on a carbed engine
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