V6 - 351 W or C

BLOCKER · 02-19-2001, 01:43 AM

Can Any one give me info on this swap, the starter Car is an 84 t roof V6 car and we haven't decided on a 351 W or a 351 C, which would be easer? which would have more power? and any tips or tricks you could recommend?

Thankx

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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

Mach 1 · 02-19-2001, 07:32 AM

although I am a huge fan of the 351C, my advice would be to stick the the windsor. Easier, cheaper, more parts available...

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

Tom351 · 02-19-2001, 10:49 AM

I agree, a 351W will be much easier to find parts for, especially aluminum heads.

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67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint
351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Carter 750 CFM, Comp. Cam 477/510 219/233@.050, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars.

My 351W Fastback

BLOCKER · 02-19-2001, 04:57 PM

How about the actual conversion its self, any tips? I will probably go with the 351 w because of ease. I know I will need a new rear end 8.8 (at least) and new suspension, can I get away with using a suspension from an 88GT?

Thankx for any advice

vos · 02-19-2001, 08:53 PM

Hey i am doing the same thing to my v6 mustang (its a red 84 conv.) have you uncovered anything new? Im trying to figure out what i can toss and what i need to keep as far as the engine bay

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"There is no replacement for displacement" -Some Guy

rtz · 02-20-2001, 02:44 AM

This link might have some useful 351 info:

http://www.alternativeauto.com/water..._nut_bolt.html

The 7.5 rear should be able to take it for a little bit. I'd just run the 84's supension and not bother with upgrading it to an 88's. The '84's springs should give good weight transfer.

Also, I think you'll have to get a new hood with a ~4" cowl or cut a hole out in your current one. Or just run with no hood.

You can get a fiberglass hood with a 4" cowl here for $230 which seems fair. http://www.cincinnaticomposites.com/cowl.htm

BLOCKER · 02-21-2001, 01:15 AM

I found an engine, tell me what you think of it (ie// stock hp and tourque)

It comes with the truck 1974 ford f100 with a 351 windsor, it is still running and the truck is in good shape, he wants $500 canadain

BLOCKER · 02-21-2001, 02:44 AM

I checked out that web site for the 351w but it didn't help much b/c that is starting (from what I understood) from a bare block, what about if I started with the motor from above a 1974 351w still running..??

Thankx for any help

79Stang · 02-21-2001, 11:53 AM

351w all the way - it fits in the engine bay a lot better, you dont need a custom exhaust setup, and the parts are everywhere - 351c are harder to install and cost a lot more, plus you are dealing with more weight...

drag79stang · 02-21-2001, 07:41 PM

351W by all means. Then put a stroker kit in it, and have REAL fun. Easy bolt in, loads of aftermarket parts. Unknowing people will think it's a 5.0. Enjoy!

shawn p · 02-21-2001, 08:27 PM

I agree about the ease of swap and parts, but the weight with the cleveland is worth the troque if you dont mind the extra money the cleveland is one of the most underrated engines out there. My only problem with mine is keeping the hp down to a drivable limit.

DirtKing · 02-21-2001, 10:48 PM

How DO you keep the hp down to a drivable limit?

02-19-2001, 01:43 AM	#1
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	V6 - 351 W or C Can Any one give me info on this swap, the starter Car is an 84 t roof V6 car and we haven't decided on a 351 W or a 351 C, which would be easer? which would have more power? and any tips or tricks you could recommend? Thankx ------------------ 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

02-19-2001, 07:32 AM	#2
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	although I am a huge fan of the 351C, my advice would be to stick the the windsor. Easier, cheaper, more parts available... ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

02-19-2001, 10:49 AM	#3
Tom351 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta,GA,USA Posts: 278	I agree, a 351W will be much easier to find parts for, especially aluminum heads. ------------------ 67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint 351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Carter 750 CFM, Comp. Cam 477/510 219/233@.050, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars. My 351W Fastback

02-19-2001, 04:57 PM	#4
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	How about the actual conversion its self, any tips? I will probably go with the 351 w because of ease. I know I will need a new rear end 8.8 (at least) and new suspension, can I get away with using a suspension from an 88GT? Thankx for any advice

02-19-2001, 08:53 PM	#5
vos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 4	Hey i am doing the same thing to my v6 mustang (its a red 84 conv.) have you uncovered anything new? Im trying to figure out what i can toss and what i need to keep as far as the engine bay ------------------ "There is no replacement for displacement" -Some Guy

02-20-2001, 02:44 AM	#6
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	This link might have some useful 351 info: http://www.alternativeauto.com/water..._nut_bolt.html The 7.5 rear should be able to take it for a little bit. I'd just run the 84's supension and not bother with upgrading it to an 88's. The '84's springs should give good weight transfer. Also, I think you'll have to get a new hood with a ~4" cowl or cut a hole out in your current one. Or just run with no hood. You can get a fiberglass hood with a 4" cowl here for $230 which seems fair. http://www.cincinnaticomposites.com/cowl.htm

02-21-2001, 01:15 AM	#7
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	I found an engine, tell me what you think of it (ie// stock hp and tourque) It comes with the truck 1974 ford f100 with a 351 windsor, it is still running and the truck is in good shape, he wants $500 canadain

02-21-2001, 02:44 AM	#8
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	I checked out that web site for the 351w but it didn't help much b/c that is starting (from what I understood) from a bare block, what about if I started with the motor from above a 1974 351w still running..?? Thankx for any help

02-21-2001, 11:53 AM	#9
79Stang The Stang Gang Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 63	351w all the way - it fits in the engine bay a lot better, you dont need a custom exhaust setup, and the parts are everywhere - 351c are harder to install and cost a lot more, plus you are dealing with more weight...

02-21-2001, 07:41 PM	#10
drag79stang Dont make me take my belt off Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 58	351W by all means. Then put a stroker kit in it, and have REAL fun. Easy bolt in, loads of aftermarket parts. Unknowing people will think it's a 5.0. Enjoy!

02-21-2001, 08:27 PM	#11
shawn p Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: pope afb nc. usa Posts: 18	I agree about the ease of swap and parts, but the weight with the cleveland is worth the troque if you dont mind the extra money the cleveland is one of the most underrated engines out there. My only problem with mine is keeping the hp down to a drivable limit.

02-21-2001, 10:48 PM	#12
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	How DO you keep the hp down to a drivable limit?