351W help

cad614 · 04-01-2002, 09:14 PM

While looking for a project I stumbled across a '74 351W for a really good price. I plan on installing it into my '95 and have seen several swap articles both online and in magazines, however the real question I have is how I want to build it. I've looked at supercharging and stroking the motor, however I have no experience with engine building and am afraid of making expensive mistakes.

I'm hoping someone can give me a source where I can learn how to put together an engine combo. However if you want to just offer suggestions on how you would build a 351w, I'd love to hear your opinions.

Thanks,
Mike

Unit 5302 · 04-01-2002, 11:17 PM

Well, you can start by junking the induction, cam, and heads. The thing should get a full rebuild as it probably has dished low compression pistons too.

Personally, a mild head/cam/intake combo with a blower would probably be the route I would go if I wanted best performance. If money was short, I would probably try to build it N/A a little wilder.

Violent84 · 04-02-2002, 01:53 AM

392 Stroker, 10to1, AFR 185'S, EXTREME ENERGY 282, Victor intake, 750 Demon carb, and 1-3/4 headers = about 550 horses give or take for tuning. How's that sound?

drudis · 04-02-2002, 11:26 AM

Look up www.alternativeauto.com they have parts on doing a swap...

saywhenn94 · 04-02-2002, 05:52 PM

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04-01-2002, 09:14 PM	#1
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	351W help While looking for a project I stumbled across a '74 351W for a really good price. I plan on installing it into my '95 and have seen several swap articles both online and in magazines, however the real question I have is how I want to build it. I've looked at supercharging and stroking the motor, however I have no experience with engine building and am afraid of making expensive mistakes. I'm hoping someone can give me a source where I can learn how to put together an engine combo. However if you want to just offer suggestions on how you would build a 351w, I'd love to hear your opinions. Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

04-02-2002, 11:26 AM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Look up www.alternativeauto.com they have parts on doing a swap... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-02-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
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04-01-2002, 11:17 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Well, you can start by junking the induction, cam, and heads. The thing should get a full rebuild as it probably has dished low compression pistons too. Personally, a mild head/cam/intake combo with a blower would probably be the route I would go if I wanted best performance. If money was short, I would probably try to build it N/A a little wilder.

04-02-2002, 01:53 AM	#3
Violent84 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Shenandoah, Va Posts: 34	392 Stroker, 10to1, AFR 185'S, EXTREME ENERGY 282, Victor intake, 750 Demon carb, and 1-3/4 headers = about 550 horses give or take for tuning. How's that sound?