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Mar 16, 2004 | 03:52 PM

RbsFord

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351w

i have a 1990 f150 4x4 w/ a efi 302. i bought the truck w/ 143k
mile on it. i noticed the other night why fixing another problem that the valve train and bootom end is starting to rattle and so on. i been reading here today that a 351w will pretty much bolt right in except for some small changes. i am wanting the replacement motor to not have to rely on any computer or such if possible. what year and make of ford's came with the 351w in them so when i call a junk yard i can ask directed questions? any help will be helpfull thanks.

Mar 16, 2004 | 09:48 PM

RLKBOB

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If you plan on keeping your EFI you need the computer, just get the computer out of the 351 donor vehicle it'll plug in to your current harness.

Mar 17, 2004 | 07:49 AM

RbsFord

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thanks for the info, but i don't want the efi. i am hoping for a set up like my 76 f250 w/ a 360.

Mar 18, 2004 | 02:04 PM

Mike G

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You will probably have to go older, I'm not sure if the 351w came in the trucks (some will correct me if necessary). You will also need a trans as your curent unit is probably controlled by the computer also. Then there is the issue of emission testing your truck, if that is necessary in your state.

--Mike