351w conversion

BLOCKER · 02-22-2001, 02:43 AM

I have decided on the car (84 V6 t-roof)

I have decided on the Engine (351w out of a 1974 ford f-100)

Now other than perfomance mods, what would I need to put this 351w in to the car, just the engine into the engine bay ie// oil pan, motor mounts, ect...

how about transmissions? It will have to be an auto... but what kind? and need to stay in budget so it will have to be used.... any recomendations

rear end will probably be an 8.8 out of an 86-newer mustang or t-bird, and supension will be the one out of my 88GT when I put the new springs in ...

Please keep in mind when giving suggestions I am trying to build this car as cheaply as possible.....

Thanks

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88 Stang GT Cobra
Every option but leather
10 speaker 440 watt system
Blue/Grey with grey interior
K&N air filter, black outs, & no air

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84_GT350 · 02-22-2001, 04:30 AM

I thought all pre-95 cars that weren't V8s had 4 bangers? Anyhow, you'll also need headers that fit. As for the tranny, C4s are plenty strong and they're pretty common (mostly used in trucks and full-size passenger cars). You've got the right idea with the rear. The dinky 7.5" rears used in pre-87 cars won't take any crap...especially from a 351W.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Fox Body · 02-22-2001, 08:46 AM

Oil pan: Probably need to order one made for the Windsor swap (from Summit).

Motor mounts: Need Motor mounts for an '84 5.0 Mustang.

Transmission: C4 . Before you stick it in, I would suggest saving up for a shift kit and having it installed.

From experience, I would suggest getting a rear end which already has 3.55s from a Thunderbird. (Better than getting a rear w/ 2.73s and having to swap them w/ 3.55s or 3.73s, IMO) Unless you get one for free, avoid a 7.5". You want 8.8".

The suspension you talk about sounds great. Get new shocks and struts, though (if you need to).

Need at least a 3 core radiator. Also should look into getting a lot of little new things, such as distributer, wires, etc.

84_GT350,
I'm pretty sure it was pre-'87 cars. Also, I had a 7.5" rear at first for about 6-8 months and that was all it could take (I don't know, maybe there was something wrong with it in the first place).

"because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds
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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55:1 gears (Now that's more like it!!)

Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

02-22-2001, 02:43 AM	#1
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	351w conversion I have decided on the car (84 V6 t-roof) I have decided on the Engine (351w out of a 1974 ford f-100) Now other than perfomance mods, what would I need to put this 351w in to the car, just the engine into the engine bay ie// oil pan, motor mounts, ect... how about transmissions? It will have to be an auto... but what kind? and need to stay in budget so it will have to be used.... any recomendations rear end will probably be an 8.8 out of an 86-newer mustang or t-bird, and supension will be the one out of my 88GT when I put the new springs in ... Please keep in mind when giving suggestions I am trying to build this car as cheaply as possible..... Thanks ------------------ 88 Stang GT Cobra Every option but leather 10 speaker 440 watt system Blue/Grey with grey interior K&N air filter, black outs, & no air [This message has been edited by BLOCKER (edited 02-22-2001).]

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02-22-2001, 04:30 AM	#2
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I thought all pre-95 cars that weren't V8s had 4 bangers? Anyhow, you'll also need headers that fit. As for the tranny, C4s are plenty strong and they're pretty common (mostly used in trucks and full-size passenger cars). You've got the right idea with the rear. The dinky 7.5" rears used in pre-87 cars won't take any crap...especially from a 351W. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

02-22-2001, 08:46 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Oil pan: Probably need to order one made for the Windsor swap (from Summit). Motor mounts: Need Motor mounts for an '84 5.0 Mustang. Transmission: C4 . Before you stick it in, I would suggest saving up for a shift kit and having it installed. From experience, I would suggest getting a rear end which already has 3.55s from a Thunderbird. (Better than getting a rear w/ 2.73s and having to swap them w/ 3.55s or 3.73s, IMO) Unless you get one for free, avoid a 7.5". You want 8.8". The suspension you talk about sounds great. Get new shocks and struts, though (if you need to). Need at least a 3 core radiator. Also should look into getting a lot of little new things, such as distributer, wires, etc. 84_GT350, I'm pretty sure it was pre-'87 cars. Also, I had a 7.5" rear at first for about 6-8 months and that was all it could take (I don't know, maybe there was something wrong with it in the first place). "because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends." ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55:1 gears (Now that's more like it!!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4" K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)