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09-06-2008, 12:05 AM | #1 | ||
hawkeye
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Hi all, Has anyone heard of any AU falcons being converted to 351. I know there is plenty of 347 strokers out there these days. But why hasn't anyone done a 351. I'm wondering if it can be done.
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09-06-2008, 04:36 AM | #2 | |||
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09-06-2008, 02:43 PM | #3 | ||
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A 351 windsor is a different engine to a 302 windsor. They're not like the clevelands with the 302 being a de-stroked 351. A 302 windsor safely strokes to 347.
So to fit an AU with a 351 cleveland would mean a whole aftermarket fuel injection system. And then getting it engineered. And thats if it fits in the engine bay. Alternatively you would have to fit a late model injected 351 windsor, which you would then have to get engineered. And then it wont make any more power than a 347 anyway.
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09-06-2008, 02:55 PM | #4 | ||||
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09-06-2008, 03:24 PM | #5 | |||
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302W deck: 8.206" 351W deck: 9.503" 302/351C = 9.2" There is at least one AU that I have heard of with a 351 in it. IIRC it was an aftermarket alloy block at about 7L capacity. The Yellow Arrow Coupe from a while back also had a 351w based engine in it. There is a guy on the forums here who fitted one to an ED too, can't find the thread atm though. |
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09-06-2008, 03:54 PM | #6 | ||
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I think this fella did sometime ago: SledgeHammer
Not sure what type of 351 he put in, but it can be done! |
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09-06-2008, 04:35 PM | #7 | |||
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09-06-2008, 05:56 PM | #8 | ||||
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I meant a stock 351W My whole point was a 347 stroker of the 302W is the easiest and cheapest option for more capacity in an AU, well thats what I would think anyway. But anything is possible I guess. Quote:
Sorry, I'm really no expert lol. I never looked into stroking any of the 302s I've owned (2 clevelands and a late model windsor) and I'm happy with my current 330 cube 3 valver at it's standard capacity :
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09-06-2008, 04:00 PM | #9 | ||
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^351 windsor.
you can get factory 351w lower manifolds from the F150 lightning to accept the AU GT40P upper, thus keeping injection and almost factory appearance you wouldnt do a cleveland unless it was a drag/burnout weapon destined to never be registered. the guy with the ED's username was ScoopED im pretty sure |
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09-06-2008, 05:25 PM | #11 | |||
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10-06-2008, 12:51 AM | #12 | ||
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Thanks guys, Time to get the tape measure out. I'm also wondering how much power can the btr 4 speed auto handle? Am I better off converting to manual? IE: Tremec?
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10-06-2008, 02:44 PM | #13 | |||
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10-06-2008, 02:52 PM | #16 | ||
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A few AU 351Ws of them have been done. Sledgehammer's was about the first. They're basically torque monsters rather than outright powerhouses. Totally different characteristics to a Clevo.
IIRC they have to be engineered, whereas you can drop in a 347 kit and nobody needs be the wiser, except you and your insurance company. |
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