C-6 with 351W?
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C-6 with 351W?
Hi,
I'm looking to do an engine swap on my '77 F150 which has the 351M and C-6. My real desire is to go big block with a 460, but if I wanted to go 302/351W can my C-6 be changed to fit a 351W (ie is the bellhousing changeable to a small-block bolt pattern)?
Thanks!
I'm looking to do an engine swap on my '77 F150 which has the 351M and C-6. My real desire is to go big block with a 460, but if I wanted to go 302/351W can my C-6 be changed to fit a 351W (ie is the bellhousing changeable to a small-block bolt pattern)?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Matts72
You would be wasting your time with a 351W or 302... they aren't real good truck engines.
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I have a C6 from a 351C, and am I right on that the 351C, M, and 400 all share the same basic block design? If so, then the C6 from the 351 will not bolt to the 460. I also have a 429 with the C6 and sitting side by side, the 429 C6 bellhousing area is taller than the 351 by a good bit. If you go to a 460, you need to get the C6 that goes with it.
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I've had several, and they've all left something to desire...
Show me where a 351W makes more power than a 351M during the applicable years...I replaced the 351M in my 79 with a 400, but not until I had personally put 60,000 miles on it, and the motor itself had more than 300,000. It would still pull just about anything.
Mechanically, the only advantage the 351W has is that the piston and rod are shorter, allowing the motor to wrap up tighter, which is great for high horsepower applications. Don't get me wrong the 351W is a great motor, I build them (well, I use the Dart Man-O-War block) for our Modified race cars, and they produce 550-690 horsepower and hold up very well.
Show me where a 351W makes more power than a 351M during the applicable years...I replaced the 351M in my 79 with a 400, but not until I had personally put 60,000 miles on it, and the motor itself had more than 300,000. It would still pull just about anything.
Mechanically, the only advantage the 351W has is that the piston and rod are shorter, allowing the motor to wrap up tighter, which is great for high horsepower applications. Don't get me wrong the 351W is a great motor, I build them (well, I use the Dart Man-O-War block) for our Modified race cars, and they produce 550-690 horsepower and hold up very well.
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Good to hear! Stop by the 385 Series forum for build recipes. I've got a good friend thats made a very profitable business building and fitting 429/460/514s into everything from ford trucks to garden tractors.
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Originally Posted by Matts72
You would be wasting your time with a 351W or 302... they aren't real good truck engines. Try to find a 400 (easiest swap) or a 429/460 (tougher and more expensive)
I'll second that. I had so much trouble with my last 5.8(351w), I am putting a GM diesel in my truck. At least it will be reliable.
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Originally Posted by Kemicalburns
how is a gm diesel reliable. anything pre duramax was a gas engine block that was made into a diesel.
you want a reliable diesel you gotta run a cummins, its that simple
you want a reliable diesel you gotta run a cummins, its that simple
And yes, before ayone can say mine does leak a whole bunch. Now if only it were the 2 stroke that would be interesting