windsor engine swap into volvo

Guy in 916 · 12-12-2001, 06:26 PM

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.

12-12-2001, 06:26 PM	#1
Guy in 916 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sacramento / elk grove, california Posts: 2	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

12-13-2001, 01:58 PM	#2
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	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. __________________ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI 358windsor 11.2 to 1 compression, 5 lug baer claws all around..g force t5 and 3.55 gears. rwhp soon to come. Oh yeah...92 octane NO detonation.

12-13-2001, 10:18 PM	#3
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	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. __________________ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch H-Pipe, 1 5/8 MAC long tube headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam,1.7 TFS Rockers, TFS Track Heat heads, TFS Track Heat intake, T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump. And more to come.

12-14-2001, 06:02 PM	#5
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	get arebuild I would say Crate would be best If you Want more power But A rebuild would be fine fot you. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

12-15-2001, 09:02 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	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. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-14-2001, 07:09 AM	#4
Guy in 916 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sacramento / elk grove, california Posts: 2	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

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