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CHRIS75 · 03-16-2004, 09:12 PM

Hey guys i have looked at every thread here about the 302 to 351 swap and im going to do it real soon but i need info about which block are the best. i plan to run 393/396 cid in my 86gt but before i look in salvage yards for a block there is a guy who will sell me a 1980 351w police engine complete for $300 is this block any good or should i look for something else? what parts do i need for the swap, my 302 is carb with edelbrock performer intake and carb,bbk shorty headers,mallory uni-lite distributor and msd 6al,what can i reuse and what do i need to buy oh by the way my car is automatic thanks again

03-16-2004, 09:12 PM	#1
CHRIS75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 67	need info about 1980 351 Hey guys i have looked at every thread here about the 302 to 351 swap and im going to do it real soon but i need info about which block are the best. i plan to run 393/396 cid in my 86gt but before i look in salvage yards for a block there is a guy who will sell me a 1980 351w police engine complete for $300 is this block any good or should i look for something else? what parts do i need for the swap, my 302 is carb with edelbrock performer intake and carb,bbk shorty headers,mallory uni-lite distributor and msd 6al,what can i reuse and what do i need to buy oh by the way my car is automatic thanks again __________________ 86 GT, Edelbrock Performer Carb and Intake, BBK Shorty Headers, MSD 6A, Mallory Unilite Distributor. 83 GT, 351W T5, Holley 750 carb, Weiand sleath intake (parts car) Mods to come: 351W, Suspension, Manual trans, Paintjob Last edited by CHRIS75; 03-16-2004 at 10:14 PM..