351 Conversion

Stang_ROTY · 06-05-2002, 11:38 AM

I have a 393 stroker, balanced and blueprinted. The car was a former 9 sec drag car (so you can imagine that nightmare I had with wiring issues) that I bought without an engine or tranny. I "found" the MAF near the driver's side fog light so the previous owner must of had some type of turbo setup. I pulled the 351 block from a '69 Cougar and had it stroked to 393. You can actually stroke them up to 427 if you know what you are doing.

Believe me, if I can do it, you can too. Getting my car to the point where you see it in that little picture was fun, and really frustrating at times. I'll be more than happy to help you along with all the other great guys around here. And yes, the mounts from a 302 will fit but you want to get new ones due to the extra weight. Some people suggest convertible mounts but I just forked out the extra $$ for a set of Energy Suspension. What you need to do is set a budget, sit down and add up the numbers, and see if it's worth it. For me it was simple decision because I wasn't swapping, I had a shell to begin with (but lots of experience with an 87 5.0 that I ended up selling) so a 351 was the best bet. For others, the decision isn't so simple.

06-05-2002, 11:38 AM	#6
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I have a 393 stroker, balanced and blueprinted. The car was a former 9 sec drag car (so you can imagine that nightmare I had with wiring issues) that I bought without an engine or tranny. I "found" the MAF near the driver's side fog light so the previous owner must of had some type of turbo setup. I pulled the 351 block from a '69 Cougar and had it stroked to 393. You can actually stroke them up to 427 if you know what you are doing. Believe me, if I can do it, you can too. Getting my car to the point where you see it in that little picture was fun, and really frustrating at times. I'll be more than happy to help you along with all the other great guys around here. And yes, the mounts from a 302 will fit but you want to get new ones due to the extra weight. Some people suggest convertible mounts but I just forked out the extra $$ for a set of Energy Suspension. What you need to do is set a budget, sit down and add up the numbers, and see if it's worth it. For me it was simple decision because I wasn't swapping, I had a shell to begin with (but lots of experience with an 87 5.0 that I ended up selling) so a 351 was the best bet. For others, the decision isn't so simple. __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

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