Inexpensive 351W build
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Inexpensive 351W build
I recently bought a 351W off a 95 F250 to replace the one in my truck (bad head gasket, cracked heads) and I was wondering what are some inexpensive modifications I can do to it? It is my DD so my ideal numbers would be between 275-300HP. Thanks!
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I want to keep it as low as possible but I would say around $1500-2000 max. and it is my daily driver with the occasional towing on the weekends(Camper and boat)
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You can do alot with that. I'm building a 351w to and I'm putting gt40 heads on it a new cam I put an edelbrock performer series intake and a quadrajet on it. So I'd look at cams (around $200) rebuild kit ($120 from napa) gt40 heads ($250) performance intake. Headers. If you wanna make it a 393 stroker it'd $1200 for the kit. If your not going carburated like I am there's a bunch of electrical stuff you can do. But performance plugs and wires. Port and polish heads. That's all I can think of right now.. I'll let you know if I think of something else
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You can do alot with that. I'm building a 351w to and I'm putting gt40 heads on it a new cam I put an edelbrock performer series intake and a quadrajet on it. So I'd look at cams (around $200) rebuild kit ($120 from napa) gt40 heads ($250) performance intake. Headers. If you wanna make it a 393 stroker it'd $1200 for the kit. If your not going carburated like I am there's a bunch of electrical stuff you can do. But performance plugs and wires. Port and polish heads. That's all I can think of right now.. I'll let you know if I think of something else
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Not sure since I have an 82 351w... but I would still buy a new cam
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Alright thanks, let me know how the build goes! And if you suggest anything else
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From: smock pa
This is the cam I will be ordering and this is the cheapest place I've seen it. I talked directly to comp cams and they said this is the best one for my use (moderate off road, farm work, daily driving, loads of torque, and when you hammer it it'll smoke the tires off)http://www.camshaftwarehouse.com/Product/1371/COMP-CAMS-256-XTREME-CAMS-AND-LIFTERS-KIT.aspx
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This is the cam I will be ordering COMP CAMS 256 XTREME CAMS AND LIFTERS KIT | Camshaft Warehouse
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From: smock pa
With 1.7 rockers the cam in the '95 engine will pretty much match the specs of the above cam except that it will still be EFI friendly(114 LSA). Add GT40 heads and longtube headers on a stock bottom end and you'll be as close to your goal as you're gong to get without requiring a MAF conversion and a tuner.
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How come shorties are so much more expensive? I like long tube better
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My guess is the cost to build them. Compare pictures of long tube Vs short. I swear if I had to build shorties I'd be in the loony bin after the first set.
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From: smock pa
Well I guess that makes sense....I have to say I wouldn't exactly like making a pair of shorties... I think long tubes look better on these trucks anyway... I love how I can see my longtubes from sticking out below the truck
