Hey guys, so, I've been told I may need to notch my engine cradle to fit a 351w with a moroso 7qt oil pan... I can't seem to find any information on the subject... Any thoughts?
BTW it's an 88 gt
BTW it's an 88 gt
Notching The Engine Cradle?
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Why would you have to do that? Where has somebody specified that the k member would have to be notched?
I asked my engine builder about it and he said 75% of people use an aftermarket k member and I may have to notch the stock unit. Im trying to not replace the k member unless I need to
I can't testify as to what percentage of 351 swaps are done with a stock k member, but the 351 installed in my car using a stock k member required nothing. It did have a milodon pan instead, but I can't imagine what, if any difference that might have made. The only place clearance could be a issue is at the rear sump. where the dropped rear sump might get too friendly with the rear center portion of the k member. Cutting a small kerf isn't gonna compromise any integrity.
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