I would like to rebuild my stock 351w in my 85 f250. However i would like to do a hi performance non emission engine. I am used to taking a engine apart and putting it back together how it was.I have only did a couple.I would like to find out exactly what it would take to make this thing run right. any suggestions on where i could get good information on how to set up a ENGINE PROPERLY would greatly be appreciated.
THANKS
ROB

 

The motorhaven shop has great books on such build-ups, they are a great source for information and I have bought several of them. Look in their manuals section...

Whenever you build a motor, you need to figure out how you want it to behave, then, you determine what parts it's going to take in order to achieve that.

So what is you're plan for the motor? 7000rpm rips/high hp motor? Low rpm, torquey motor? Will it be driven on the streets? What's the plan?

If you're going mild, than chances are, a near stock bottom end will do fine. Many people just rebuild the shortblock and add ARP rod bolts. I read in one of my books that the combination is good for 6500 rpm or below. A stock mustang 5.0L runs to 6250 on non-arp rod bolted bottom ends. Most of us don't run our engines that high in our application...

However, I am more inclined to put extra $$ in the bottom end so that it's built strong and the motor could be upgraded later on. Forged pistons, I or H beam rods, are always smart.

 

this would be a good place to start, i have this book and found it very informative and it outlines several 351w buildups.

Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance: Parts and Modifications for High Performance Street and Racing
by Isaac Martin

cheers, garsten

 

That book is available at motorhaven, I got the same one from there.