im trying to find out information on putting a 351 c in my maverick

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    Hey everyone im new to this forum im trying to get info on putting a 351c im my 73 maverick please I need some help with this thanx William
     
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    I have one in mine - did it first with the stock towers in place and then later on how it is done now

    What do you want to know?
     
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    Here is my number 484 4265212 id like to know who makes headers for it and how hard is it to fit one in the engine bay
     
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    Where are you located?
     
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    I did a lot of research for placing a 351W engine that I owned in my 71 Maverick. It can be done, but not easily. I was told here that I should dump the 351 and use a 302 . The 351W is about 4" wider than a 302. That is still a pretty tight fit but at least liveable. I sold the 351W ( was picked up today) and ordered a built 302. You can get headers for the 351 at several places but I found Crites Performance to have the best fit for the 351. I myself was not willing to cut shock towers to put in a 351.
     
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    Huh?? A 302 is 18¾" wide, while a 351W is 21"...

    Yes the big Windsor is a snug fit but doable without cutting, I'd go 347 if the extra inches were necessary....
     
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    HAHA, my dad used a sledge hammer on the shock towers of my moms just to be able to change the spark plugs! :biglaugh:
     
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