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Sep 1, 2008 | 10:16 AM

77custom408

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Windsor swap questions

I have a 1977 F-150 custom 4x4, i ran the vin and it was a 351m truck, but for some reason its got a 302 in it, it was like that when i bought it. I have a 408ci Windsor stroker motor minus cam, i was going to use for a mustang. I want to put that motor in my truck. Does anyone know whats involved with this swap,and if there is a company that makes parts for this swap. Would it be cheaper to just build a 351m or 400m

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:37 AM

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Anybody?, someone has had to put a windsor in a 77

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:40 AM

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shouldnt be any different than your 302, same bolt pattern, same mounts. I think maybe your upper rad hose might be a little different.

Sep 1, 2008 | 12:05 PM

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I put a windsor in a 2wd and the only thing that was different was the headers because the 351w has a taller deck height than the 302 which makes it a little wider at the heads. motor mounts, trans/flywheel radiator hoses were all fine just had to do a little bending to the headers

Sep 1, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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What brand and model headers should i use that will work with 4wd, and would i have any trouble putting a C-6 cmall bellhousing 4x4 tranny behind it, will it hook up to my transfer case, or do i need a new one, also where can i buy new engine mounts

Sep 1, 2008 | 12:28 PM

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The 4th digit of the VIN is the engine code.

1977/79: G = 302 2V 6 valve cover bolts / H = 351M 2V 8 valve cover bolts.

The engine stands (perches) for 1969/79 302's are the same as 1977/79 351M/400's w/2WD.

No 351W's were factory installed in F150/350's (or Bronco's) till 1981, so there are no factory motor mounts or engine stands for 1977/79's.

Sep 1, 2008 | 02:06 PM

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Will motor mounts and headers for a 80's 4x4 351w truck work, or should i sell the motor and try to build a 460 or 400m. I have a friend who collects 351c's, and he also has Aussie heads and 4v heads, he would sell one to me if thats the way i want to go. If i did try to build a 400m i would use Aussie heads with a 351c bumpstick, but i already have a 408w with Aluminm heads, and edelbrock air-gap intake, Eagle H-beam rods and crank, so i would like to be able to use this in my truck, i have already found a sm. bellhousing 4x4 C-6, i just need motor mounts and headers