351W First Time Rebuild
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From: Austin USA
351W First Time Rebuild
I have a 1983 Full Size Ford Bronco with a 351W motor in it. I spun a rod bearing and have purchased a used engine for $400. I am going to pull out the old motor and rebuild it with high performance parts. I have never rebuilt an engine before and in my research have found many help pages for Mustang rebuilds. I don't need this kind of performance for my Bronco and need some help and or advice on how I should tackle this task. I know this is a loaded question and requires much time in response, but perhaps there is someone out there who had rebuilt a motor themselves who can help with a lamens walk-through.
WHAT I WANT IN THE END: A quality rebuild with high torque and performance for a 4X4 application. I have looked into Edelbrock parts but have been very confused with the different and very varied sizes and parts for the interior of the engine (i.e. rods, bores, etc.)
Thank you for your time with this and I appreciate anything that can help, from where to get parts to steps needed to complete this task.
Sincerely,
Brent Smith
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WHAT I WANT IN THE END: A quality rebuild with high torque and performance for a 4X4 application. I have looked into Edelbrock parts but have been very confused with the different and very varied sizes and parts for the interior of the engine (i.e. rods, bores, etc.)
Thank you for your time with this and I appreciate anything that can help, from where to get parts to steps needed to complete this task.
Sincerely,
Brent Smith
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From: Pryor
351W First Time Rebuild
Summit sells a stroker crank for your 351 engine that will turn it into a 393. The best part is, you use your stock rods and 302 type pistons and you get the right compression height. This is a cheap way to gain some inches and guarantee lots of extra torque. If I were rebuilding a 351 that is how I would do it, especially if you were going to get new pistons anyway.
JJ
JJ
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351W First Time Rebuild
I have rebuilt several engines in my day. Now engine building is fun or at least i think it is. But to be quite honest there are tons of places offering rebuilt engines for any application you can think of. Do not make the mistake of putting in all these after market parts which are designed for going fast on the drag strip. I would call some of these engine shops and see what they have to offer in terms of a 351 stroked out to 408. Cubes is what gives you tork. Tell them what you are doing and let them make suggesttions. Here are a few web sites to get you started. Just do a search on yahoo for "ford stroker" and several more will turn up.
http://www.shanonsracing.com/stroker.html
http://www.compmachine.com/Stroker/Ford.htm
http://www.autoengines.com/396_485_stroker.html
http://www.mustangmall.com/fstroker.html
http://www.bigalstoybox.com/index.html
http://www.shanonsracing.com/stroker.html
http://www.compmachine.com/Stroker/Ford.htm
http://www.autoengines.com/396_485_stroker.html
http://www.mustangmall.com/fstroker.html
http://www.bigalstoybox.com/index.html
