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Aug 1, 2015 | 10:48 PM

53flathead

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Basic Question

I have a 72 F-100 with a 2V 289 from a 67 Bronco currently in it. I am gonna rebuild or replace. I have found a complete 2V 1970 351 W and I'm considering purchasing it for the replacement. Should everything be a direct swap? I am hoping to have the replacement engine built and ready before I pull the 289. I know they are both small-block but just don't want any surprises if I can avoid them.
Thanks in advance.

Aug 2, 2015 | 12:49 AM

Conanski

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The 351 is a different block than the smaller 289/302 but they are in the same engine family and all use the same engine mounts and belhousing bolt pattern so it will swap right in there.

Aug 2, 2015 | 02:02 AM

sawmaned

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1970 351

the 70 351w is a very good strong engine,alot of torque,a good comp cam 268 will wake this motor up a lot even with a 2bbl,i built 1 and ran it in a 75 Granada I raced ,