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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 29-Dec-02 AT 04:56 PM (EST)]My 89 bronco has 194000 miles, and is deveoping some blow-by,and the rear main seal leaks some even though I replaced it..There was a groove in the crank.It still 4wheels real nice, but Im getting sick of smelling oil. I am trying to figure out if I should rebuild the motor that I have since they make so many things for 5.0s. Another option would be a 351 or 460 swap.... I just donno. BTW, I have a real nice exh system on it now,MSD ign, K&N filter, 4.56 gears, AOD.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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A 351W is almost a bolt-in swap and will give you a lot more low-end torque. You can keep most everything you have, but you'll have to use a 351W-balanced flexplate.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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So is all thats involved is making sure that I have the 351 flexplate, and modifications to the exh? what else is involved? This truck is my daily driver, so I dont want to f it up.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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