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Old 09-14-2009, 03:12 PM
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Will a 351 W fit into a 65 coupe? I dont want to cut shock towers or anything else try to keep engine compartment stock...
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Old 09-14-2009, 03:36 PM
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Its a bit tighter than a 302, but even a wider Cleveland will fit. Others have done it, I havent done a W into a 66 in 25 years, so I dont remember all the particulars but i know it can be done and no bashing or cutting needed.
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Old 09-14-2009, 04:24 PM
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Thanks... would stock windsor heads work for this swap?
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Thanks... would stock Windsor heads work for this swap?


Yes.
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:29 PM
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im sorry would stock exhaust manifolds work also?
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Old 09-15-2009, 01:19 AM
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Thats what was on the one I did years ago.
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