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I've been tossing around the idea of throwing a 351W into Kingsford.
I know about the exhaust issues, new brackets, intake, oil pan needed etc. But, could I use my 289 front cover and water pump on the 351W? It would save the hassle of having to modify my radiator while still keeping a more "sleeper" look. You'd have to look twice to notice that wider intake manifold.
Also, if I found a used 351W and put my HEAVILY ported 289 heads on it, I'm thinking the results would be pretty good. Higher compression from the small combustion camber and the better flowing ports should make a good low budget motor.
I can only imagine the torque being better than my current 306 and the HP being at least as good, in a worst case senario.
Not to mention I could upgrade to a 393 stoker with aluminum heads in the future when there is a bigger budget. I've already got the chassis ready for the power /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Am I crazy? I don't have a lot to spend at this time...
I know about the exhaust issues, new brackets, intake, oil pan needed etc. But, could I use my 289 front cover and water pump on the 351W? It would save the hassle of having to modify my radiator while still keeping a more "sleeper" look. You'd have to look twice to notice that wider intake manifold.
Also, if I found a used 351W and put my HEAVILY ported 289 heads on it, I'm thinking the results would be pretty good. Higher compression from the small combustion camber and the better flowing ports should make a good low budget motor.
I can only imagine the torque being better than my current 306 and the HP being at least as good, in a worst case senario.
Not to mention I could upgrade to a 393 stoker with aluminum heads in the future when there is a bigger budget. I've already got the chassis ready for the power /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Am I crazy? I don't have a lot to spend at this time...