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Nov 13, 2019 | 12:33 AM

bootless1075

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351 needs more torque

so i have a 94 f350 with a 351 im finding i need more torque im going to stay with a 351 and factory computer but im going to build a new engine for it what are the best upgrades for torque what cam and pistons ill be using a set of cobra gt40 heads i already have sitting on my old 302 street strip setup im selling the truck and going to borrow the heads from it but i towed a car on a trailer tonight and was not very satisfied what do yall recommend

Nov 14, 2019 | 10:21 AM

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Stroker kit. You may need to upgrade the computer though afterwards. In an F350, a 351 is simply underwhelming. Much like a 302 in an F150. Not enough torque to do the job. I would suggest gearing, but usually an F350 equipped with a 351 is geared as low as it'll go to start with.

Nov 14, 2019 | 03:35 PM

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yeah it has 4.10 gears right now can't afford a stroker setup I figured basic rebuild as big of a cam as the computer will9 take and some gt40 heads will make a serious difference

Nov 14, 2019 | 05:50 PM

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yeah it has 4.10 gears right now can't afford a stroker setup I figured basic rebuild as big of a cam as the computer will9 take and some gt40 heads will make a serious difference

Stroker kits aren't as expensive as you'd think, compared to the cost of a full rebuild of your short block. Most have everything included, except for balancing.

Nov 14, 2019 | 06:21 PM

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True I know the cost but you still have to count in machine shop cost the cost of a different computer setup and a lot of this stuff I already have

Nov 14, 2019 | 09:01 PM

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The machinework is the same for both, aside from clearancing the bore bottoms and balancing. You'll get far more power per dollar than you will doing a straight rebuild of the short block. Only other option is turbocharging.