what year 351 block??

DemonGT · 05-06-2002, 12:57 PM

i think im going to forget doing heads and cam on my 302 and just start building a 393 stroker...i need to know what are some good years to be looken for? i plan on having it EFI

LX XLR8R · 05-07-2002, 01:02 PM

'69 was a good year..if not then get a newer rollor motor out of a 150 or fulll size bronco

DemonGT · 05-07-2002, 01:09 PM

drudis · 05-07-2002, 06:35 PM

'69 and '70 blocks have "unusual" (shorter) deck heights than other years. Great for putting in flattop pistons and making higher compression motors, but more difficult getting intakes.
I ran a '69 block with '70 heads for 10.7:1 in my 351-W Zephyr.

I would get something as new as possible, like out of a van or something...

Then, building a 351 wont be cheap. It'll take a LOT more small items that will easily add up. You'll be overbudget in no time!!! Build the 302.

82 GT · 05-07-2002, 09:47 PM

Go ahead and build the 393 stroker. If you start to go over budget then extend your project time.....big deal....it will be worth it in the long run. I have only a mild 351w in my '82 and I swore it would never see another 302 in the engine compartment for as long as I owned the car!!

DemonGT · 05-07-2002, 10:40 PM

82 GT - i need a 9.5 deck height...do you or anyone else know what years had the 9.5 deck height...

and as for over budget and time of project i really dont have one..just want to do it...i never sat down and said im want to do it but only spend this much...

faststang90 · 05-07-2002, 11:26 PM

from 71 -95 is 9.503 69-70 9.480 i say do the 351 blocks are stronger that the 302s

05-06-2002, 12:57 PM	#1
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	what year 351 block?? i think im going to forget doing heads and cam on my 302 and just start building a 393 stroker...i need to know what are some good years to be looken for? i plan on having it EFI __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-07-2002, 01:02 PM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	'69 was a good year..if not then get a newer rollor motor out of a 150 or fulll size bronco __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

05-07-2002, 01:09 PM	#3
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	ttt __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-07-2002, 06:35 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	'69 and '70 blocks have "unusual" (shorter) deck heights than other years. Great for putting in flattop pistons and making higher compression motors, but more difficult getting intakes. I ran a '69 block with '70 heads for 10.7:1 in my 351-W Zephyr. I would get something as new as possible, like out of a van or something... Then, building a 351 wont be cheap. It'll take a LOT more small items that will easily add up. You'll be overbudget in no time!!! Build the 302. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

05-07-2002, 09:47 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Go ahead and build the 393 stroker. If you start to go over budget then extend your project time.....big deal....it will be worth it in the long run. I have only a mild 351w in my '82 and I swore it would never see another 302 in the engine compartment for as long as I owned the car!! __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

05-07-2002, 10:40 PM	#6
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	82 GT - i need a 9.5 deck height...do you or anyone else know what years had the 9.5 deck height... and as for over budget and time of project i really dont have one..just want to do it...i never sat down and said im want to do it but only spend this much... __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

05-07-2002, 11:26 PM	#7
faststang90 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: baytown,tx,us Posts: 128	what year from 71 -95 is 9.503 69-70 9.480 i say do the 351 blocks are stronger that the 302s

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