Hey everyone, I saw a similar post about someone asking about similar help and I thought you guys could do the same since I know how bad the guys on the mustang forums can be. Also since I'm dealing with a 351 I figured you guys could be of better help.

My uncle recently gave me the 351W out of his 95 F-150 for my 89 Mustang. I pretty much just want to make it a mild street build. I don't know too much about engine specs such as bore, stoke, valve lift, rocker arm ratios or any intricate stuff like that. I am currently doing some research on that kind of information on my own but haven't fully grasped all the information there is yet which is why I came looking for help. Like most out there I'm on a budget which is why I don't want to go too overboard. I'm planning on keeping the stock heads. And adding basic bolt on's like a CAI, Trickflow street burner upper and lower intake, 75mm throttle body, 76mm mass air meter and BBK shorty 351 swap headers. What kind of horsepower and torque can I expect to get out of a basic build like this.

My mustang is currently sitting on rear 17s with 2.73 gear ratio. Should I upgrade to a higher gear ratio? 3.55 maybe?

I was also was thinking about replacing the camshaft to give it a little more power. I want a camshaft that will also give my mustang that aggressive lope exhaust tone. Any recommendations for a camshaft?

I also wanted to know if I should go for 24lb injectors or go higher. I've done some research and from my understanding 24 would be good for what I'm going for but that 30s or higher would be better for possible future upgrades. What do you guys recommend?

Finally what transmission would you guys recommend? I'm planning on selling my 302 and transmission as a package deal which is why I'm looking for a different transmission. I've been leaning toward a Ford T-56 because I want a six speed. What do you guys think? Would you recommend something else? I'm not totally against a five speed, just really want a six speed.

What other budget friendly upgrades would you guys recommend? And what kind of more pricier future upgrades would you guys recommend.

I apologize for the long lost. I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Like I mentioned, I'm kind of new at this sort of stuff but I'm very eager to learn. If I'm missing anything, which I most likely am, please feel free to include it in your replies. If I think of anything else I make sure to post it. Thanks in advance for your help. I greatly appreciate it.

 

About 275hp at 4000rpm. The stock heads are a hugh bottleneck on this motor.

Yes if you want some street performance and the use of all gears.

E303... after you get better heads.

Any change here requires tuning so don't both until you get a proper set of heads on the motor.