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engine swap help needed

Well I have my car for sale but if it dont sell im gonna put a carb engine in it. Right now it's a 5.0 and I was thinking about putting a 351 or a 350 in it. What will I need to switch out if anything to put this engine in? I know that i can bypass the computer stuff by just not hooking it up. (at least on my other cars I could)

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Reply #1
Hood clearance can be an issue depending on the intake and stuff you choose.  I think you can buy lowered engine mounts to drop it a little.  A 351 has the same transmission bolt pattern.  And you can buy 351 conversion headers for the fox body to adapt the exhaust system.
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Reply #2
Please tell me you won't put a 350 in it :beatyoass:

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
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Reply #3
Quote from: firstbird;105231
Well I have my car for sale but if it dont sell im gonna put a carb engine in it. Right now it's a 5.0 and I was thinking about putting a 351 or a 350 in it. What will I need to switch out if anything to put this engine in? I know that i can bypass the computer stuff by just not hooking it up. (at least on my other cars I could)

Well, first off, what year is your car?
If it's an '88, get a speed density eec from an 87-88 mustang gt, or LX 5.0, and the engine, as well. drop it in, fire it up, and go.
Don't forget a good dual exhaust, too. Think Stang H-pipe, and 2-1/4" pipes.
Lastly, you'll wanna put deeper gears in that 7.5 rear, or toss it altogether for an 8.8, either out of said Stang, or get a Turbocoupe (bit more work).
Also, don't forget a good tranny cooler, or at the least a flush n' filter replacement.

As for a carb 351w, well, some will say you don't have to, but I've read it's best to drop the tank, and put a regular (non EFI) sump in, the fuel lines will be a bit of a PITA, and you'll want to get the windsor/fox swap pan...up to you hoss, but i'd go with a decent 5.0, myself.
and as for a chivvie 350...i got a boat, but need an anchor, how much for the chevy jun..i mean engine?? :grinno:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

 

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Reply #4
:pbb: 350???