from 3.8 to 351w
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from 3.8 to 351w
my buddy jsut blew his 3.8 cuz it was a piece i told him i might try a 351w (carbed), how hard and expensive would this swap be, engine and trans to get arent a problem how about fitting fuel w/e etc
help and explanations please, a previous write up or how to from an older thread would be awesome, it's auto btw but i wouldnt keep his trans
help and explanations please, a previous write up or how to from an older thread would be awesome, it's auto btw but i wouldnt keep his trans
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lincoln, Rhode Island
RE: from 3.8 to 351w
motor, tranny mounts, custom driveshaft. 8.8" or 9" rearend, fuel regulator, at least a 3" cowl induction hood, heavier springs, moroso oil pan (not sure but may need to clear, depending on application), if its a stock 351w, i reccomend an Edelbrock 550 or 600 cfm 4bbl carb, gonna need a tranny for it, a WC t5 would be awesome, anything else for a 5.0 will fit for the 351.
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RE: from 3.8 to 351w
OMG PEOPLE! That would be the brightest idea if you blew your 3.8L. Engine, tranny, mounts, Reccomended-Rear end, custom driveshaft(NOT needed), pickup for tank, Yeah throw in a Manual tranny, that way everyone will fly buy you because you cant shift that fast. Automatic for the win C4, NOT a C6. C4 will hold just as much power if built right, and a C6 takes more power. Carbed power is so much cheaper.
I spent $5K to hit 9's
I spent $5K to hit 9's
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Joined: Sep 2006
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RE: from 3.8 to 351w
ORIGINAL: fanofablacknotch
my buddy jsut blew his 3.8 cuz it was a piece i told him i might try a 351w (carbed), how hard and expensive would this swap be, engine and trans to get arent a problem how about fitting fuel w/e etc
help and explanations please, a previous write up or how to from an older thread would be awesome, it's auto btw but i wouldnt keep his trans
my buddy jsut blew his 3.8 cuz it was a piece i told him i might try a 351w (carbed), how hard and expensive would this swap be, engine and trans to get arent a problem how about fitting fuel w/e etc
help and explanations please, a previous write up or how to from an older thread would be awesome, it's auto btw but i wouldnt keep his trans
Good luck with inspections, I know theres a law about putting a carburated engine into a vechile thats already fuel injected cause it won't pass smog regulations or some crap like that. I 'am not saying iam right but thats what ive been hearing.
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RE: from 3.8 to 351w
ORIGINAL: 02MustangV6DD
OMG PEOPLE! That would be the brightest idea if you blew your 3.8L. Engine, tranny, mounts, Reccomended-Rear end, custom driveshaft(NOT needed), pickup for tank, Yeah throw in a Manual tranny, that way everyone will fly buy you because you cant shift that fast. Automatic for the win C4, NOT a C6. C4 will hold just as much power if built right, and a C6 takes more power. Carbed power is so much cheaper.
I spent $5K to hit 9's
OMG PEOPLE! That would be the brightest idea if you blew your 3.8L. Engine, tranny, mounts, Reccomended-Rear end, custom driveshaft(NOT needed), pickup for tank, Yeah throw in a Manual tranny, that way everyone will fly buy you because you cant shift that fast. Automatic for the win C4, NOT a C6. C4 will hold just as much power if built right, and a C6 takes more power. Carbed power is so much cheaper.
I spent $5K to hit 9's
i would like to know more about putting a carbed 302 in a 3.8 2002 mustang though; if you have links.
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RE: from 3.8 to 351w
Yeah your right about never putting a Auto in a Sports car, Thats why I Drive a MUSCLE car. Emmisions will have a problem, im in MI and didnt think bout it. I heard you can build your car for off road use only, and then switch it back, as long as it passes emmisions i think in Pen.. When you hit 11's it is very hard to keep up with the shifting.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Orlando
RE: from 3.8 to 351w
there is nothing wrong with an automatic transmission if its set up right. i have a 5speed now but my car may as well be stock. if i was going to really build up my car with tons of power i would definitely go auto. i agree with the c4