351W in an 84 stang
 

I bought another 84, the 'kid' put different heads, (not sure of the type, 88 stang heads I think he said), headers, an edelbrock manifold, cam, and carb.. bottom end is shot (bearings I think)..

considering a 351 short block with all the parts he put on the 302..

this stuff will all work rite??

any things I should know about this swap???? ant tricks, pluses and minuses????

Input on the 351w in a mustang would be great (i can only imagine the swap makes the car awesome)..

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap),T5,89 ported heads,edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam,600 Holley, high volume oil pump...

4:10's on their way!!!!

hey windsor power you best belive that the 351 would make some serious power i had a 84 lx with windsor power you will need a intake headers 2inch cowl hood keeping in mind that the windsor is wider but will make more power if you use the right parts .

The 351 is the way to go. Mine is almost done and I can't wait. You'll need a larger hood, a different damper (302 has 50 oz balance while the 302 has 28oz), different headers, oil pan, but everything else should work. Good luck

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I just read an article that sez, a new flywheel, intake, balancer, oilpan, crank pulley spacer, power sterring mount is all the parts needed??

but around 350 hp would be cool

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap),T5,89 ported heads,edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam,600 Holley, high volume oil pump...

4:10's on their way!!!!

Simply because of the displacement, yes a 351 will make conciderably more power than the stock 302. But, with those restrictive heads, it will not be that much overal (300 maybe). I think that you should do it, just don't be expecting all that power. Now when you start putting on better components (ie, heads/intake/exhaust) then the 351 will give you gobbs of power, it will MAKE you beef up the driveline, which is a good thing. http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gif

There are a number of parts on the 351 that differ from the 302, so the swap will be a little bit more expensive, but i say worth it. You need: engine mounts (i think), flywheel, oil pan, oil pump/pickup/driveshaft, lower intake manifold, harmonic balancer, headers, and i believe that you do need a small rise in the hood (1.5 in cowl should do) because the intake sticks up higher.

The mustangworks (this site) has an article on 302/351 differences as well: http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html

[This message has been edited by dinomite (edited 06-27-2001).]

Yes, dinomite is right. You will also need a stronger engine mount to support the extra weight from the motor. Either convertible mounts from an 87-93 or energy Suspension(more $$) will work. You will also need a new lower manifold due to the extra width between heads. However, the upper intake manifold will still work. You will also need a harmonic damper spacer if you want to keep the serpentine (single belt) setup.

Depending on the 351W block a reverse rotation water pump has to be used in order to run a serpentine belt. Upfront costs are more expensive compared to a 302. The rewards are worth it. The biggest flaw with the 351W is breathing. AFR 195 heads work great. You should also buy a cam that is designed for low rpm torque. The trans has to be upgraded. i learned the hard way, and ended up eith a t-5 salad. Tremec tko has been able to handle the power. Relocating the battery to the back will help take some of the new added weight off the front end. A double sump oil pan is also critical. Good luck...Just remember its worth it.

Depending on the 351W block a reverse rotation water pump has to be used in order to run a serpentine belt. Upfront costs are more expensive compared to a 302. The rewards are worth it. The biggest flaw with the 351W is breathing. AFR 195 heads work great. You should also buy a cam that is designed for low rpm torque. The trans has to be upgraded. i learned the hard way, and ended up eith a t-5 salad. Tremec tko has been able to handle the power. Relocating the battery to the back will help take some of the new added weight off the front end. A double sump oil pan is also critical. Good luck...Just remember its worth it.

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Depending on what intake manifold you get, you may not have to get a different hood for clearance. I believe a Weiand Stealth, Edelbrock performer or torker manifold will work without changing the hood. Good luck!

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