250-302-351W swap consideration.

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Posted by Bill Hughes (IP: 205.188.198.174) on November 18, 1999 at 09:53:52:

In considering my engine swap, is there a tube type header that I can use with a 351W that will fit in my 73 four door without chopping the shock towers?

Weight:

From http/triumph.cs.utah.edu/tech/engine.html I have found the following:

FORD 170-250 weight = 385 pounds (what I have now)
289-302 weight = 460 pounds (+75)
352 Windsor weight = 510 pounds (+125pounds)

Not to mention the extra weight in the cooling system, I'll bet I could use new springs.

Any suggestions?

Can I get away with the drum brakes? Does anybody make good metalic shoes like those that LAKEWOOD made in the 70's.

Thanks

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: In considering my engine swap, is there a tube type header that I can use with a 351W that will fit in my 73 four door without chopping the shock towers? : Weight: : From http/triumph.cs.utah.edu/tech/engine.html I have found the following: : FORD 170-250 weight = 385 pounds (what I have now) : 289-302 weight = 460 pounds (+75) : 352 Windsor weight = 510 pounds (+125pounds) : Not to mention the extra weight in the cooling system, I'll bet I could use new springs. : Any suggestions? : Can I get away with the drum brakes? Does anybody make good metalic shoes like those that LAKEWOOD made in the 70's. : Thanks

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