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Im about to start picking up parts to start my 351w swap in my 88 2wd efi i6 f150. Fords are new to me so im still learning. I am doing a carb set up with the 351w, not efi. I was told by a few ppl to just pull a 351w motor from a 87-96 truck or van? Is any year better than another as far as design maybe or more hp/tq? Also what things should i look for on the motor to know its a good motor minus the obvious things like leaks and stuff like that?
Also at the time of the swap im going to do a auto trans swap as my truck is a manual at the moment. Im basically redoing the whole truck mechanically you might as well say lol. I was told a C6 trans would be the way to go, or maybe a C4? I want a trans that doesn't require a computer to control it. Just want to keep things simple for the most part, get everything in the truck and working properly. If this is correct then what year and vehicle should i get the trans from?
All suggestions and info would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys.
Also at the time of the swap im going to do a auto trans swap as my truck is a manual at the moment. Im basically redoing the whole truck mechanically you might as well say lol. I was told a C6 trans would be the way to go, or maybe a C4? I want a trans that doesn't require a computer to control it. Just want to keep things simple for the most part, get everything in the truck and working properly. If this is correct then what year and vehicle should i get the trans from?
All suggestions and info would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys.
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As for the motor, go with a 94-97, these are the roller cam blocks. Not sure the exact date they got the cam too, but my 95 has a roller cam. Great cam to use for a daily driver with a carb on it. You'll need a steel geared distributor to use with a roller cam too.
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C-6 will be the easiest trans choice And came in Alot of ford truck so will be easy to find, I would stay with your 5 speed you have now more torque and power to the wheels and better MPG! It will bolt to the 351w your looking at! The C-6 steals 75 hp.
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baddad457- Im just trying to source the best 351w thats going to be the easiest to swap in my truck and will make the best power with simple mods like a cam, long tubes, carb and intake, ect. until i turn it into a 408 stroker.
pintoches- Ive been told alot to stay with my 5 speed (I believe mine is the M5OD) but ive also been told that once i start putting down some decent power with the 351 ill break it pretty easily. In case I do end up staying with the 5 speed for alittle bit, who makes a nice strong clutch and flywheel i could use in the mean time?
pintoches- Ive been told alot to stay with my 5 speed (I believe mine is the M5OD) but ive also been told that once i start putting down some decent power with the 351 ill break it pretty easily. In case I do end up staying with the 5 speed for alittle bit, who makes a nice strong clutch and flywheel i could use in the mean time?
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I agree the newer the engine the better, mid to late 90's 351's. And if your have a manuel I'd stay with it as the performance you're looking for with the 351 will be muted by the C6. A trans out of a 351/5 sp 2WD F150 will work and you may get even better mpg then you do now.
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I agree the newer the engine the better, mid to late 90's 351's. And if your have a manuel I'd stay with it as the performance you're looking for with the 351 will be muted by the C6. A trans out of a 351/5 sp 2WD F150 will work and you may get even better mpg then you do now.
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Also when I pull the 351w out of the donor vehicle, what things should i hold onto as far as the wiring harness goes? Ive been told i will need it then ive been told that i wont because im going carb. This is still all kinda new to me lol sorry for all the questions guys. Im just trying to get everything in order so once i start swapping i know exactly what im getting into lol.
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Not much from the downer truck will do you good In less it has a clutch and a fly wheel! Do some research on dura spark 2 ignition! that and a carb and it will run!
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I've seen a recent dyno test comparing the C-6 to others and they didn't find anywhere near that figure. It was more like half that. The durability of the C-6 far outweighs the little extra HP loss.
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I've seen a recent dyno test comparing the C-6 to others and they didn't find anywhere near that figure. It was more like half that. The durability of the C-6 far outweighs the little extra HP loss. I've got an E4OD(overdrive C-6) behind the 351 in my 95 and it doesn't steal anything from it.
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Yes the HD trans in these trucks is called a ZF(German company) and the light duty is an M5OD(Mazda).
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