351W in a 66 conv.

zach0 · 02-10-2002, 07:23 PM

I'm fially in the last stages of picking the engine now that the geoverment gave me my money back. My question is and I have heard several different opinons. Will the 351W or C fit in the 66 with out any problems. I know the 351 is approx. 1 1/4 inches wider on each side. Will that cause a problem with headers or is their a place that sells headers especially for that conversion. I have also heard that it will mount to the old motor mounts and C-4 tranny with no problems, is this correct. Any help is much appreciated.

thunderbolt · 02-11-2002, 10:40 AM

351W is a popular conversion with a minimum of headaches. 351C can be done, but it is supposed to be a bigger pain in the rear. My choice would be the 351W just because of the availability of parts and support available. But I like the looks of the 351C much better.

Gearhead999 · 02-11-2002, 08:48 PM

351W bolts in. Same mounts, same transmision.

You can buy headers that are made for the swap.

You can also stroke a 351W to 426 cu in. Now that's some cubes from a small block.

zach0 · 02-11-2002, 09:39 PM

Hey Gear, Do you know who sells the headers or is it going to be a look around see what I can find. THunder is that all the little headaches or will I encounter some more. Thanks for yer help der thunder and gear. Hey you could make a company named that Thunder Gear Race parts. Has a nice ring to it.

Coupe Devil · 02-15-2002, 02:49 PM

Hey man, I have a buddy doing the 351 and toploader 4 speed into a 65 coupe so I figure its all pretty much the same. I have heard him say JBA makes the shorty headers but they are like 4500 or higher for the ceramic coated. He says Headman makes a set of uncoated for a little over $100. Also He told me he cant use long tubes with the toploader but you can with the auto. His email is jtc_80@hotmail.com if you have any questions. He is real shap on those old ones and might help you out on some parts. He has a couple of parts cars right know that I know of.

Brad

66 Racer · 02-19-2002, 10:08 PM

Zach-----

hedman headers makes some headers for it forsure, i think hooker headers Possibly makes something, but for sure you will find them at Mustangs Plus, i believe their web page is www.mustangsplus.com and they have a good selection of suspension parts as well that most other places dont have. If that addy doesnt work try www.mustangplus.com

---Anthony
--66 Racer

Len351 · 02-23-2002, 06:32 PM

I have a 351W in my 65 convertible. If you need some info on how it went in let me know. There's too much to type! The first thing you'll need to tell me is which 351W you're putting in. Are you getting a Crate motor or one from back in the day? Mine was the complete Crate from Ford with the serpentine belt setup. I had to change the front cover and all the pulleys, waterpump, etc. Let me know and I can tell you how it went for me. It wasn't a great experience, I can tell you that.

02-10-2002, 07:23 PM	#1
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	351W in a 66 conv. I'm fially in the last stages of picking the engine now that the geoverment gave me my money back. My question is and I have heard several different opinons. Will the 351W or C fit in the 66 with out any problems. I know the 351 is approx. 1 1/4 inches wider on each side. Will that cause a problem with headers or is their a place that sells headers especially for that conversion. I have also heard that it will mount to the old motor mounts and C-4 tranny with no problems, is this correct. Any help is much appreciated. __________________ 1980 RX7 with 289 Ford V-8 bored .030 over, Very radical cam, Torker 2 high rise intake, Holley 650 Carb, MSD Nascar 6ALN ignition, MSD coil and distributor, Headers with dual open side exhaust. Over 300 horse. 1966 Mustang still in progress

02-11-2002, 08:48 PM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	351W bolts in. Same mounts, same transmision. You can buy headers that are made for the swap. You can also stroke a 351W to 426 cu in. Now that's some cubes from a small block. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

02-11-2002, 09:39 PM	#4
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	Hey Gear, Do you know who sells the headers or is it going to be a look around see what I can find. THunder is that all the little headaches or will I encounter some more. Thanks for yer help der thunder and gear. Hey you could make a company named that Thunder Gear Race parts. Has a nice ring to it. __________________ 1980 RX7 with 289 Ford V-8 bored .030 over, Very radical cam, Torker 2 high rise intake, Holley 650 Carb, MSD Nascar 6ALN ignition, MSD coil and distributor, Headers with dual open side exhaust. Over 300 horse. 1966 Mustang still in progress

02-15-2002, 02:49 PM	#5
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Hey man, I have a buddy doing the 351 and toploader 4 speed into a 65 coupe so I figure its all pretty much the same. I have heard him say JBA makes the shorty headers but they are like 4500 or higher for the ceramic coated. He says Headman makes a set of uncoated for a little over $100. Also He told me he cant use long tubes with the toploader but you can with the auto. His email is jtc_80@hotmail.com if you have any questions. He is real shap on those old ones and might help you out on some parts. He has a couple of parts cars right know that I know of. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-19-2002, 10:08 PM	#6
66 Racer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 77	Zach----- hedman headers makes some headers for it forsure, i think hooker headers Possibly makes something, but for sure you will find them at Mustangs Plus, i believe their web page is www.mustangsplus.com and they have a good selection of suspension parts as well that most other places dont have. If that addy doesnt work try www.mustangplus.com ---Anthony --66 Racer __________________ Under Construction 66 Coupe -289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction - Performer intake

02-11-2002, 10:40 AM	#2
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	351W is a popular conversion with a minimum of headaches. 351C can be done, but it is supposed to be a bigger pain in the rear. My choice would be the 351W just because of the availability of parts and support available. But I like the looks of the 351C much better.

02-23-2002, 06:32 PM	#7
Len351 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Philadephia, PA Posts: 6	I have a 351W in my 65 convertible. If you need some info on how it went in let me know. There's too much to type! The first thing you'll need to tell me is which 351W you're putting in. Are you getting a Crate motor or one from back in the day? Mine was the complete Crate from Ford with the serpentine belt setup. I had to change the front cover and all the pulleys, waterpump, etc. Let me know and I can tell you how it went for me. It wasn't a great experience, I can tell you that.

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