351w into my 96gt
 

i want to know if anybody has done this swap and what it entails to get it to go in my 96. i would like to have it done before mustang week this year. thanks for the help

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

basically you'd be redoing the whole car. lots of work but very doable. pushrod motors do get swapped into 96+ cars.

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

Actually it's not as bad as you might think. Remember the '94-'95 GT came with a 5.0, which has very similar external dimensions as a 351W. You can get motor mounts for a 5.0 SN95 Mustang and they should work. The extent of your work will depend on whether or not you want a fuel-injected or carb'd engine, whether you're going to use a 351 roller block or not, etc. It would be a lot cheaper to build a carb'd 351 but I can only recommend that if you don't have to smog. A fuel-injected 351 would be harder but you can probably get a wiring harness and computer from Ford like the one they used in the 1997 Saleen S351 Speedster or maybe an aftermarket setup. You'll need a beefier tranny if you want a 5-speed or 6-speed, or you can just get a built auto. I've thought about doing the same thing, but it's a PITA to find a 351 roller block...:eek:

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

so id be better off putting a 5.0 motor from a SN95 stang

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

just buy a nice crate motor, like a 331 or a 347 stroker. but a 302 block based engine would probably be the easiest.

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

I built a 460 bb for my 98 here's a pic. I used 460 motor mounts. email me if you need help

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RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

good god thats what i want to do, thats some chevy ass kickin power right there

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

Jesus christ how did you cram that thing in there.

RE: 351w into my 96gt
 

really not too much work to make it fit. I had to go with a Auto but i run a 4500 stall with it. Buy a motor mount kit for under $75.00