351w ground up project help!!
11-02-2011, 09:30 AM
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351w ground up project help!!
ok i have a 86 5.0 next year im gunna swap in a 351w. my questions are how do i convert the 5.0 to the 351? and im gunna build this from scratch, i want like 9.5 or 10.5 to 1 compression. and its bored 40 over but what is the best parts to do this with. i want a comp cam (no changing my mind) but im not sure what kind to get. i want this to be my DD but also be able to kick some Honda *** on the side 
i also want to know what u guys think is the best kind of roller rockers, pushrods, crank, intake. i have long tube headers im gunna put on this engine. thanks for the help anything is help. oh i want a hydraulic roller cam.
i also want to know what u guys think is the best kind of roller rockers, pushrods, crank, intake. i have long tube headers im gunna put on this engine. thanks for the help anything is help. oh i want a hydraulic roller cam.
11-02-2011, 03:20 PM
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Convert the 5.0 to a 351? Do you mean swap out the 5.0 and install a 351? Are you sure the LT headers are compatible? The rockers depend on how much lift you want vs how much lift the cam already has vs PTV clearance. The cam specs are based on 1.6 (usually) so keep that in mind. Are you gonna go with a carb set-up? What are your HP goals?
11-02-2011, 03:40 PM
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yea lol sorry i wanna swap it out. i learned that the headers arnt compatible. well the whole lift deal is kinda shakey for me. to learn the lift i need to have a cam. that there lies my problem lol if i can have help on that would be nice. i would like to get between 450 and 500 at the engine.
11-02-2011, 03:44 PM
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To know the lift you need to know the cam specs. Every cam will have specs. The lift will be right in the specs and is based on 1.6 rockers (unless otherwise noted). Which cam are you looking at? Go to the website of the company and look it up.
11-03-2011, 12:58 PM
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You haven't told us anything else about the car, What heads, intake, auto or manual, what rearend gear ratio? What kind of budget are you looking at? At a minimum for the swap you are going need a different set of headers, intake, distributor and oil pan.
I would call either fordstrokers.com or DSS racing tell them what you want to do and they can point you in the right direction for a rotating assembly.
I would call either fordstrokers.com or DSS racing tell them what you want to do and they can point you in the right direction for a rotating assembly.