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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:52 AM
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Question on engine swap...

Alright guys I got a sweet deal on a parts truck I bought. I got some questions first my truck is a 1979 f 100 with a 351-400m I wanted to swap the engine out for a 351w that I got from the parts truck. What kind of motor mounts would I need as far as year goes. The other question will a 1995 5 speed tranny work on my 1979. If it does not then what kind of aod should I use. Thanks in advance...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by C-AREVALO
Alright guys I got a sweet deal on a parts truck I bought. I got some questions first my truck is a 1979 f 100 with a 351-400m I wanted to swap the engine out for a 351w that I got from the parts truck. What kind of motor mounts would I need as far as year goes. The other question will a 1995 5 speed tranny work on my 1979. If it does not then what kind of aod should I use. Thanks in advance...
Need more info I think.... what year is the parts truck?

SBF mounts will fit the 351W.. just make sure it's a 351W.

An AOD has four (forward) gears..... are you sure you know what you wanna do? Are you looking for a 5-speed automatic?

For a 5-speed manual trans, a T-5z is compatible but I think it's a bit weak-kneed for a truck. A better option is a Tremec TKO... that's a manual trans.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Yez sir its a 351w and the donor truck is a f 250 but the motor mount perches are just welded pieces of railing or something like that lol. Well I got some perches today but they look like one shorter than the other one. And regarding transmissions I want an overdrive unit IF possible but a manual I dont mind either. As for as my truck info its a 1979 f 100 with a 351-400m that I want to take off to replace with the windsor. And thanks for the info sir...
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Yez sir its a 351w and the donor truck is a f 250 but the motor mount perches are just welded pieces of railing or something like that lol. Well I got some perches today but they look like one shorter than the other one.

And regarding transmissions I want an overdrive unit IF possible but a manual I dont mind either. As for as my truck info its a 1979 f 100 with a 351-400m that I want to take off to replace with the windsor. And thanks for the info sir...
OK. thanks.

For an automatic, consider the AOD, AODE, or 4R70W. Here's a really good article on sourcing and swapping in an AOD: Ford AOD Overdrive Transmission | Hemmings Motor News

For manual trans a T5z, a TKO, or if at all inclined to keep the 351M/400 - a ZF5.
 
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Thanks for the link it has great info once again thanks...
 
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OK. thanks.

For an automatic, consider the AOD, AODE, or 4R70W. Here's a really good article on sourcing and swapping in an AOD: Ford AOD Overdrive Transmission | Hemmings Motor News

For manual trans a T5z, a TKO, or if at all inclined to keep the 351M/400 - a ZF5.
He could run a ZF behind the Windsor as well, but would require converting the truck over to a hydraulic clutch set up.
 
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