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I was wondering how much it would cost to swap out my 300 for a 351w? Also is a motor from a junkyard any better or worse than a rebuilt one from lets say napa, is there any other options for me to buy a motor? I am on limited funds so I would not really like to go over $1200. Is there real noticeable power gains from a 351w over my 300? I would really like the V8 rumble though.
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I performed this swap in my 89 F-150. I purchased the 351 complete from oil pan to valve covers and all the serpentine accessories minus the fuel injection stuff for $750. The engine had 130,000 miles on it and looked good on the inside and could have lasted several thousand more miles but I wanted to HI-Po it a little. You will just have to check your local junkyard. Don't forget to figure in as many small items as you can think of then add about 50% for the stuff you can't think of.
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If you buy a rebuilt long block, you can figure on $2500-$3000 for the swap if you do the work yourself. If you can find an engine like Danny P. for $750 with everything on it, then you got a shot. If I had to do it over again, I would either get a crate engine, or buy one like Danny P. If you can get an engine for $750, you can probalby do the rings and bearings and some machining work on the block for around $500-$600 and have a nice solid engine.
The V-8 will make a world of difference over the 6. You may miss a little of the torque, but the power when you hit the gas will make you grin from ear to ear!!
'82 F150 2WD w/351W (orig 300 I6)
Slik
The V-8 will make a world of difference over the 6. You may miss a little of the torque, but the power when you hit the gas will make you grin from ear to ear!!
'82 F150 2WD w/351W (orig 300 I6)
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I'm performing a swap from a 302 to 351 in my '90 F-150. I bought a complete engine for only $150. Machine shop work + rebuild parts are costing me $600-$700. add to that the cam, intake, carb, and exauhst. I'm hoping to get by at under $1500.
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If you live close to mexican border, you can get it real chep, i get my engine swap done , for my 87 bronco from 300 to 302 for 600 Dll. install, in a junk jard down here in Tijuana,just the engine runs for 300-350 plain, 450-500 with all the accesories (and you'll going to nead most of them), i also get a pair of mustang headers for 70, and a 3 inch exaust for about 150. if you need more info , just ask or e-mail me at berso(No Email Addresses In Posts!). hope this help's.
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one of my friends has a bunch of 351's....he has some HO's...if you are in the carb era....he has some decent 302's as well.. not expensive either
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In the middle of 300 to 351w swap myself. Found a 77 ltd2 for $325,runs good. motor perches-$85. headers $100. will try to use car radiator,alt.,p/s pump,water pump. I have an extra rear sump oil pan that has a crack in front for $60 shp. should be able to wire-weld. Pan is double-sump type that fits mustang or pickup
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