79 Ranchero Engine Swap
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79 Ranchero Engine Swap
Have a 351W 79 Ranchero daily driver in NW GA and just bought a 351M 400. Any advice on swapping appreciated. Also, I have the following on the valve cover sticker on the 351M from the 78 Tbird containing the engine and tran (bought the whole car):
351M 400 B 2X180
Does anyone know what the "B" and the 2X180 mean?
351M 400 B 2X180
Does anyone know what the "B" and the 2X180 mean?
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Ray, You will have to change the tranny also, since the engines have different bell patterns.
IMHO I'd never replace a W with a M. The W is considered a much better engine by many.
John
IMHO I'd never replace a W with a M. The W is considered a much better engine by many.
John
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Engine Swap
Thanks to you and a couple of others, I have decided to build the existing 351w. Now I am trying to decide on a cam for the w. the comp cam 268h looks like a good choice, but I would rather use Crane. It seems that Crane has no cross reference and I am unable to match the specs. Please reply if you have any advice.
Ray
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