wanting to do the v-8 swap

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    tony4eight Member

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    :clap: I have a chance to get a 351 m engine with tranny near me ,what all will I have to do to make the swap?(y)
     
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    The "M" series is larger than the Windsor and I don't think it will fit without relocating springs and supports. The Windsor just barely fit after mods to the towers and headers are real dicey.

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    A 351 M or 400 M is a large motor. It has Big block trans mount...C6 only, and used cleavland style heads.
     
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    what if I went with the 351 cleveland
     
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    The Cleveland will fit but requires major mods to the shock towers and headers are even more of a headache. If you are an experienced welder, and a good fabricator you should be able to do the swap. You might be able to find close fitting headers that can be cut and rebent to fit but it will be more of a challenge than the shock tower work.

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    i tried the 351M/400 and its way, way, way way way to Big. so dont waste your money on it.
     
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    If I were going to do it,I would go with a302 or 351w.IF you go with the351,and your trying to go cheap,I heard that early(69-about 71)351 manifolds are needed to fit down in there.289 manifolds will also work.351w headers are kinda pricey,last set Iknow of were about 375.00 new.
     
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