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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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Bronco Motor suggestions

I have a full-size 1987 Ford Bronco. The condition is real good. Right now, it has 33" by 15" tires. Im looking for suggestions of good motors for it. I live next to the mountains and want a strong engine to be able to climb up them. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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So what engine is in it right now?
But if anything, I would go for a 351w. Thats what I'm swaping into my 82 as soon as I find time.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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if i was starting from scratch, a 351W with out a doubr. Good luck DW
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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well i am swapping in a v-10 right now as we speak but thats a wicked swap too but i had a 351w in mine before and it rocked.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Right now I have a 302 but I plan on putting in a 351w or 351HO(don't know if thats possible yet). From what I hear the 351w is the way to go. Good luck in your search.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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If you are doing the swap to a 351w look for a block from a 95 and up. I believe they are machined to accept roller cams.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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There is a 302 in it. Maybe I will check around and find some prices for the 351.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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if u want a 351w i got one u can take for 50 bucks as long as u can come and get it when it was pulled outta the truck it ran. id recomend atleast taken the heads off n makin sure everything is kool, n maybe lookin at the crank but let me know cause i got no use for it. theres pictures in my gallery of it
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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i was jus thinking you can go through ford yeah i know ford but u can get a new interceptor 351w for less than the cost of a normal 351w.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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Really flaireside95? Where you located at? Just send me an email if you dont want to tell me in the open.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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I just took my old 351 out and put in a 302 built to a 344 stroker.

Installed a MSD new intake and carb.

So far I'm happy but haven't really got to get on it yet due to not having break in miles yet.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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Anyone live in Idaho, or know somewhere in Idaho where i could go about getting a 351w? And if anyone has any spare parts for a Bronco, that would be great. Such as a rear window motor, passenger side seat belt, and possibly a stronge alternator.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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Just FYI, check out E-Bay they have a pretty good selection of Bronco parts, i.e. rear window motors, etc. Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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yea so if ur in idaho that would be a little trip to longisland newyork sry bro
 
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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check your local wrecking yards for parts. thats what i did and found a 95 roller cam 351w with 86k miles for 850. complete motor. i yanked out my tired 302 and droped in the 351w with little to no problems.
stroking a motor is a good way to go but if your motor is efi then you have some changes that would need to be made. 85bronco's motor is carbed so he doesnt have to worry bout that.
 
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