351 W build.
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351 W build.
So, I'm about to start on a 351 W project. I'm not going to burn through it like I normaly do when I set out on a project. I'll take my time and make this a "get me through my boredom time" project. I hate not having something that needs to be done and me being able to work on it a little at a time. So, I'm going to build a stout 351.
I'm not going real radical, not looking for blistering, ball busting Hp. I just want a bullet proof, 350'ish Hp, matching torque daily driver. I'll leave it with possible - future upgrades, but I just want to see how well my building still is. I've built motors in the past and my friend still drives a 302 that I put in a truck some 15 years ago. I'll eventualy install this motor in my Mustang as well.
So, where to start, eh? I think I'll start visiting the bone yards in search of an unmolested block. What years should I be looking for? Mid 90's? Late 80's? Any particular vehicle that I should search as a donor?
I'll be adding my own dizzy, intake, carb and accessories. I just need a solid, unmolested donor. I'll then start looking into rotating assembly packages offered from the likes of Jeggs, Summitt, ect...
Cheers.
I'm not going real radical, not looking for blistering, ball busting Hp. I just want a bullet proof, 350'ish Hp, matching torque daily driver. I'll leave it with possible - future upgrades, but I just want to see how well my building still is. I've built motors in the past and my friend still drives a 302 that I put in a truck some 15 years ago. I'll eventualy install this motor in my Mustang as well.
So, where to start, eh? I think I'll start visiting the bone yards in search of an unmolested block. What years should I be looking for? Mid 90's? Late 80's? Any particular vehicle that I should search as a donor?
I'll be adding my own dizzy, intake, carb and accessories. I just need a solid, unmolested donor. I'll then start looking into rotating assembly packages offered from the likes of Jeggs, Summitt, ect...
Cheers.
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RE: 351 W build.
93-96 ford f150/e series van the 351w are roller cam compatible go for some afr185 heads and a cam to match the weight tranny and gears and you will be very happy with the results
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RE: 351 W build.
ORIGINAL: rmodel65
93-96 ford f150/e series van the 351w are roller cam compatible go for some afr185 heads and a cam to match the weight tranny and gears and you will be very happy with the results
93-96 ford f150/e series van the 351w are roller cam compatible go for some afr185 heads and a cam to match the weight tranny and gears and you will be very happy with the results
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RE: 351 W build.
did they ever slap gt-40 heads on those in their later years? i would think for a solid, worry free 351w aa person could use the gt-40 heads (even in stock trim) with a roller cam in the .475 range, flat top pistons, and a decent dual plane intake with headers and it would be right where he wants to be... and VERY bulletproof
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