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Guy in 916 12-12-2001 06:26 PM

windsor engine swap into volvo
 
hey, don't laugh. lol. i'm sick of my inline 4 cylinder turbocharged engine. i'm considering the windsor 351 engine. at first i was looking at the 302, but after looking at the 351 windsor swap, that seems more promising as completely stock. mid 300 hp is nice and the torque is much greater than the 4 banger. lol. i was wondering what would be somebodys recommendation. any places with good warrantys on windsor 351's or should i buy one and do a simple build up with gt40 heads? or should i go out with a 302 building that up?

-patrick

DirtKing 12-13-2001 01:58 PM

I'd build the 351 with some afr185 heads....buy the ford racing crate shortblock (or longblock). You will have an interesting time fitting it in..only difference I can see is that the 351 will sit higher, but I think you'll be into hood modifications anyway.

5ohCOUPE 12-13-2001 10:18 PM

A guy that i work with has a FI 302 in his Volvo. He bought a kit so the 302 would bolt right in. I cant remeber wher he got it. I will ask him tomorrow.

Guy in 916 12-14-2001 07:09 AM

where can i get the ford crate? perhaps from my local parts store? so you would totally go against a used engine and doing a ordinary rebuild?

-patrick

Stang Runner 12-14-2001 06:02 PM

get arebuild I would say Crate would be best If you Want more power But A rebuild would be fine fot you.

PKRWUD 12-15-2001 09:02 AM

Hawaii Racing has good deals on crate engines. Ask for Jim Baker @ (805) 583-8880.

Take care,
-Chris

P.S. BTW- Hawaii Racing is just down the coast from you in Simi Valley, Ca.


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