351w going in, need help on hood, mounts

[T_5.0_N'works]

I have a 351w going in. I'am using a 7quart Canton pan so that means I can't use drop mounts. I'am using a TFS track heat intake. I'am thinking of having it shaved down a bit to fit better. I'd like to get it under at the MOST 2 1/2 cowl hood.

Can I use ANY hood that has a 2.5'' cowl, like a Cobra R, Cobra, what ever? Can I shave the mounts a little bit, does solid mounts drop it a little? I'am using the stock K member and I'am not goign to change that.

Any opinions on this, please chime in!

Jonas

 

[wytstang]

I do believe that solid motor mounts drop the engine a bit not a whole lot. A cobra R 2 1/2 hood should clear the 351 the real cobra r did and that came with a 351 in it. I don't think the track heat seat's that much higher than the cobra intake used on the real cobras.

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

Well the 95 R did run a 351 with its R hood...So it's obviously acheivable like was mentioned before. See if FMS has Cobra R mounts or Use Convertible mounts...Heard a couple people get away with those.

 

[T_5.0_N'works]

I don't know the configuration of the oil pan on the S351 but I see what you are saying. I hope solid/S351 mounts work with my 7 quart pan.

 

[yellow1995Cobra]

I don't know the configuration of the oil pan on the S351 but I see what you are saying. I hope solid/S351 mounts work with my 7 quart pan.

It will be very tight if it does indeed fit. Mine was very close with the 7qt pan and stock vert mounts. I dont have the car anymore, otherwise i would go and measure it for you.

As far as a hood goes.. I layed my old typhoon intake(302) ontop of my 418shortblock.. I tried closing the 98 cobra hood and it wasnt happining. I think you will need a hood that has the back of the cowl cut out. That seemed to be the part that was hitting the most.. Who knows if i "could" of made it work. It wouldnt have mattered since the intake i was actually using was a monster in height.

 

[jnobles06]

i have a friend with a efi 351w in his 95' he has the cobra r hood and has no problems at all. lucky for me i went carb and it fits under the stock hood.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

OT, but why do convertibles have different motormounts?