87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

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Dec 17, 1999 | 06:24 PM

mr. tazwrench

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

Feb 12, 2000 | 10:34 AM

RICKC51

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

I have an 87 with a 302 that I want to swap for a Windsor 351 . How much is involved ? I keep getting conflicting reports about what I will have to change over. Both engines are fuel injected.

Feb 12, 2000 | 11:26 AM

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

If yo have the complete engine from intake to oil pan, it is an easy swap; same motor mounts, tranny bell housing is the same; front accessories will swap with an adapter from Ford Motorsports; maybe some adjustments to throttle linkage. The flywheel/flexplate is different so make sure you have the correct one on your engine.

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Feb 12, 2000 | 11:56 AM

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

Rick,
You will also need the Ecu for the 351 . I dont think your 302 one will be calibrated to run the 351 . Also , what yr engine is the 351 ?
Paul

Feb 13, 2000 | 08:51 AM

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

I think the 351 is a 95 and it is complete from the intake to the exhaust manifolds. Also since I think I have to change the Y pipe from the exhaust would it be worthwhile to invest in headers.

Feb 13, 2000 | 12:26 PM

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87 F150 ENGINE SWAP

Headers will give you 20-30 HP and probably added torque. I highly recommend the Doug Thorley headers, they are a little more expensive, but you won't have any problems with them and they will fit like a glove. Their Tri-y design will give you added torque. While you're at it, put on dual cats and run your exhaust 2 1/4" dual all the way back.

'82 F150 w/351W (orig 300 I6)
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