Ok so i finally picked up a car to put the 351 into. so the specs are

1990 mustang LX 5spd 2.3l fi

Donor vehicle is:
1982 ford f-250 carb 351w with a 4spd standard..

So i've read up on alot of swaps similiar but can anyone tell me any hints or tricks to this swap, i know the regular oilpan oilfeed, cowl hood, rear end.
What i was really curious about was the harmonic balancer, since i have a full donor engine will i need to worry about it? And also is someone had knowledge on fuel delivery, becuase i read somewhere you need a lower pressured fuel pump(about 15 psi) just wondering if this was true. so any help or hints would be appreciated!

 

if you use the harmonic balancer that came with the donor engine, it will work just fine. as for the fuel pump, the 351 should have a mechanical pump already installed. just take the fuel pump out of the gas tank of the stang and install a rubber tube to lengthen the pickup. then use your mechanical pump on the 351. dont forget you will need headers for the 351 swap.

 

What about the Rad. the one in the stang looks pretty hefty for a 4cyl but is it big enough or will i need a 5.0l rad?

 

people say a 5.0 radiator will work but i like to be safe i used an aluminum one they r only like 200 and ur garunteed u wont overheat on a hot day

 

Last question, my 4cyl is a 5 spd but what kinda tranny is that? with shy of 400 hp whats a good very budget tranny that would work?