302 or 351W?
Thread Starter
|
Trailering
Joined: Sep 2025
Posts: 17
Likes: 2
302 or 351W?
I have given up on the thought of keeping the '57 original with the 272 and 3 speed and have decided to modernize it a bit with a 302 or 351W and a 4 speed automatic. Leaning towards EFI and the Ford 4R75W transmission.
I would really like to go 351 if I can find a good specimen just for extra HP with minimal build but still want to build it some.
Has anyone stuck a 351W in their Fridge body with a more modern 4 speed auto and how easy was the transmission to get in there? Also we're you able to get headers on or have to go with manifolds?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
I would really like to go 351 if I can find a good specimen just for extra HP with minimal build but still want to build it some.
Has anyone stuck a 351W in their Fridge body with a more modern 4 speed auto and how easy was the transmission to get in there? Also we're you able to get headers on or have to go with manifolds?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Last edited by BCP9875; Oct 18, 2025 at 03:33 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
From: Thermopolis, WY
I have given up on the thought of keeping the '57 original with the 272 and 3 speed and have decided to modernize it a bit with a 302 or 351W and a 4 speed automatic. Leaning towards EFI and the Ford 4R75W transmission.
I would really like to go 351 if I can find a good specimen just for extra HP with minimal build but still want to build it some.
Has anyostuck a 351W in their Fridge body with a more modern 4 speed auto and how easy was the transmission to get in there? Also we're you able to get headers on or have to go with manifolds?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
I would really like to go 351 if I can find a good specimen just for extra HP with minimal build but still want to build it some.
Has anyostuck a 351W in their Fridge body with a more modern 4 speed auto and how easy was the transmission to get in there? Also we're you able to get headers on or have to go with manifolds?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
DP
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,685
Likes: 2,023
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I have a carbureted but other wise stock 87 Crown Vic 5.0/225 hp/C4 automatic transmission in mine. I went with the carburetor for simplicity.
Last edited by Fomoko1; Oct 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM.
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,685
Likes: 2,023
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
In 87 Crown Vic 5.0 was rated at 225 hp.
Exploring the 1987 Ford 302 Engine: Specs, Configuration, and Maintenance
Exploring the 1987 Ford 302 Engine: Specs, Configuration, and Maintenance
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Robert R
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
2
Jan 13, 2005 07:57 PM
john22
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
8
Jul 27, 2003 02:28 PM
