Posted by merlin (IP: 209.20.173.72) on August 06, 1999 at 16:54:58:
In Reply to: How to 351W swap? posted by GPJack on August 06, 1999 at 12:14:26:
: I'm going to build 351W and want to swap-out w/302W. Any help/information on problems/hassles greatly appreciated. Where to get: mounts, headers, radiators. Have auto trans w/351. Will build it up also. Going for 400 to 425hp. Will install in '72 Grabber. Also have disc brake set-up off '76 Stallion to install. Any help there will be great also. Engine & trans out of early to mid '70s full size car. Parts and building 351 no problem, just need help with swap. I'm located in south-east Texas, near Houston. ttyl. GPJack.
: Pretty easy swap, headers are different but avail. thru Auto Krafters. If P/S go to manual. If you're looking for 400+ horses look at crate 351w specs., for exsample. Otherwise use aftermarket heads or earlier 351w heads (bigger valves & ports). Did one a couple of years ago. Flywheel to torque conv. must be matched. If you get as a complete unit you're much better off. And don't forget the down shift linkage.