or by the 8th digit of the VIN.
87-96 difference between 302 and 351
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Some upper intakes (plenums) have the engine size cast in; others don't. You can also find the engine size next to "Engine Family" on the bottom of the emissions sticker in the engine compartment.
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by steve83
Some upper intakes (plenums) have the engine size cast in; others don't.
Some upper intakes (plenums) have the engine size cast in; others don't.
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by thunderb
any pictures for a comparison? i have heard there is a difference in the thermostat housing.
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any pictures for a comparison? i have heard there is a difference in the thermostat housing.
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by Jimbo302
All you really have to do, regardless of year model or make is look at the intake manifold. 351W's have a taller deck height which requires the intake to be a few inches wider than a 302's.
All you really have to do, regardless of year model or make is look at the intake manifold. 351W's have a taller deck height which requires the intake to be a few inches wider than a 302's.
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by Jimbo302
Really? I have never seen one that didn't. Was it just random?
Really? I have never seen one that didn't. Was it just random?
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by MustangGT221
But how can you compair one with the other if you don't know what they look like.
But how can you compair one with the other if you don't know what they look like.
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87-96 difference between 302 and 351
Originally posted by Pastmaster
1985-1988 5.0Ls and 1988 5.8LS, said Electronic Fuel Injection, nothing else.
1985-1988 5.0Ls and 1988 5.8LS, said Electronic Fuel Injection, nothing else.
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