Posted by T.L. on January 03, 1999 at 00:35:39:
In Reply to: Re: 351 Windsor into Maverick posted by Mustang on January 02, 1999 at 23:01:08:
A friend of mine had a '75 Comet G/T with a 351 windsor & headers; you have to cut back the spring towers and weld new plates in...
: I tried putting a 351-w Into a comet(that came factory with a 302),I bought headers and Beat the hell out of them,and i still couldnt get them to go on.I looked at manifolds also,Coulnt find anything Thin Enough.I hAve been told that Autokrafters sells a set of custom made headers,For $270.I just Decided to Build Up a 302.Good LUCK..
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: : I am planning to install a 351 W in a '72 Maverick which currently has a 200ci six cylinder.
: : I know I have to change the motor mounts and bell housing. My main concern is will there be enough
: : space for headers. I have measured and can see the motor wont be too much of a problem, but it appears
: : there will only be about 2" left on each side. I would appreciate help from anyone who has done this swap
: : or knows what needs to be done. Please tell me what brand of headers are necessary. I would also like to know where
: : I can find 14x8 wheels cheap, or is 14x7 the widest usable on a Maverick. What are the widest tires I could put on the
: : car without modification?