351 swap

[downtownryder18]

i have a 86 mustang gt and i am going to swap the motor with a 351 windsor and i need some info on how to complete the installation. I already purchased the oil pan,oil pump,pickup tube.. I know that i have to get new exhaust, and new motor mounts.. Will the stock transmission still work, and what else do i have to do? Can anybody help?? The 351w came out of a 78 ranchero and it is carbureted..

 

[bluevenom867]

The stock trans will work,but you will need the correct flywheel/flexplate for the 351W as it has a differant balance than the 302.

And of course you got to get the fuel system right.

Run in to any more problems lets us know,I have done the swap a few times (in to a 86 GT in fact ) and alot of others here have too.

 

[jrichker]

Send me your email address & I will send you the 351W swap sticky that was posted here a few months ago. It is too big to cut & paste into a post or even a couple of posts. There is lots of good info in it.

 

[vristang]

Yeah, what they said.

Also -
Might be worth while to check the input shaft diameter, and make sure you have the right bearing in the crank.

 

[wazazzle]

I've got an article I paid for about the swap and some info I've collected from when I was doing mine. Had to sell due to school. Should tell you everything you need to know, but I'd need your actual email address. PM sent

 

[vristang]

I've got an article I paid for about the swap and some info I've collected from when I was doing mine. Had to sell due to school. Should tell you everything you need to know, but I'd need your actual email address. PM sent

Can I get in on that action? I'd like to get some more info on the swap too.

jason

 

[9 Deuce GT]

Me tooo! Me tooo!

 

[86bluecobra]

it isn't that hard to do the swap. the motor mounts are the same no need to change them. you will have hood clearence issues. i cut a hole in my hood and installed a 83 mustangs hood scoop on my car. i looked great. since then i have gone to a 2 1/2 in cowl hood.