Low end with a 351W?
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Low end with a 351W?
I am going to be swapping out my old 300 six. I am trying to decide between a windsor or a clevland. I would like for the motor to have a lot of get up and go off the bottom end. Also, could anyone tell me what I am going to have to change in this swap, I know that the motor will bolt up to my bellhousing but what other changes are going to be involved?
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From: Lee's Summit MO
Low end with a 351W?
Yep, real good low-end motor, but not as good as the 300 I6. I have a graph that I made on computer, and it is basically a combination of the 300,302 and 351 together. The 300 has probably 15ft/lbs torque at idle more than the 351.
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From: Gravel Switch, KY
Low end with a 351W?
I had a 300-6 EFI in mine and swapped to a carbed 351W and the 300-6 couldn't hold a candle to the power of the 351W under any circumstances. The 300-6 is a good engine and will practically run forever, but it ain't got the power of the 351W.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, ZF, Sterling 10.25 with 3.55L's.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, ZF, Sterling 10.25 with 3.55L's.
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From: Gravel Switch, KY
Low end with a 351W?
You didn't specify what year your truck is ('86 maybe?) so I'll tell ya what you'll need for an 80 on up. From a 351W (or 302?) equipped donor vehicle you'll need: engine perches-2 or 4WD should work and radiator. I got my engine intact with all accessories and that is a big help considering the myriad combination of accessories, timing covers and oil pans over the years with this engine. You'll need a rear sump oil pan. Lots of other little odds and ends you'll need but these are the big items. There is a wealth of info in the archives on this subject. Good Luck
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, ZF, Sterling 10.25 with 3.55L's.
DannyP
89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, ZF, Sterling 10.25 with 3.55L's.
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Low end with a 351W?
In my opinion the 351c doesnt have as much low end torque as the 351w. I would go with the windsor.
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