351W High Output!

[RedLariat85]

Got a whole donor truck so I can do a EFI 302-Carbed 351 swap finally!!

Now that I got the engine out, I have some major degreasing to do! Then replace some gaskets, water pump..etc, painting it, then dropping it in my truck! Cant wait!

What all will I need to do this swap? Will I need the harness off of the donor truck? I'm planning on putting a MSD ignition in too...

And intakes..should I keep it stock, or get aftermarket?

 

[5.0Flareside]

what size holley is that?

about all i would do is put a better cam in it, roller rockers, GT40 heads. the D8 or E5's that are on there, are terrible! E7's are even a step up. but if you go up to E7 you might as well go GT40's.

i'd go aftermarket only if you feel like you'll go wild later down the road.

complete engine regasket. but don't pull the bottom end apart.
make sure you do timing chain, oil pump, head gaskets.

but thats just me..

 

[RedLariat85]

what size holley is that?

about all i would do is put a better cam in it, roller rockers, GT40 heads. the D8 or E5's that are on there, are terrible! E7's are even a step up. but if you go up to E7 you might as well go GT40's.

i'd go aftermarket only if you feel like you'll go wild later down the road.

complete engine regasket. but don't pull the bottom end apart.
make sure you do timing chain, oil pump, head gaskets.

but thats just me..

It's a 600cfm Edelbrock.

I might just leave it stock..for now. Maybe GT40 heads and a intake. Thats all I'd do at this point.

Engine re-gasket is already planned. Leaving the bottom end together.

 

[RedLariat85]

Gonna buy a new pair of valve covers..

 

[Fordzilla80]

Good to see you're finally making progress on the 85 Cody!

 

[RedLariat85]

Good to see you're finally making progress on the 85 Cody!

Yeah! I cant wait to get it done!! Gonna be killer!

 

[BuzzGun79]

Adding performance heads & cam without doing the bottom end is a recipe for disaster.but that is me as well! especially on a high mileage engine,be warned!

 

[RedLariat85]

...I'm considering having it rebuilt..since its already out. But I'm not sure..

 

[RedLariat85]

Got most if it clean now!! Finally.

 

[primetime]

Adding performance heads & cam without doing the bottom end is a recipe for disaster.but that is me as well! especially on a high mileage engine,be warned!

I`ll also never put another used engine in without pulling rod and main caps for a look see.

While its out, I would at least do an overhaul on it. I am really kicking myself for not checking mine out.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Got most if it clean now!! Finally.

Whoa ! what a change!!

 

[RedLariat85]

Whoa ! what a change!!

Oh yeah, for sure! Now I just gotta finish painting it tomorrow. Then, I'm gonna order my new intake and valve covers!!

 

[Beach66Bum]

I've seen some really nice Ford Logo valve covers, is that what you're going to use? I made the mistake of buying el-crappo's from you know where and they leaked like crazy. Put the factory ones back on for now.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=6273

Don't mess around and get the cheap stuff. The genuine stuff won't leak and will last forever.

Ryan

 

[RedLariat85]

Goin' with these ones..

 

[Beach66Bum]

Goin' with these ones..

SWEEEET!! those are be-achin, how much?

 

[RedLariat85]

SWEEEET!! those are be-achin, how much?

$121.95 from Summit.

 

[Beach66Bum]

That's a good price, the ones at the parts store here were $200.00, a little to much for what I wanted to spend.

 

[RedLariat85]

That's a good price, the ones at the parts store here were $200.00, a little to much for what I wanted to spend.

Yep, I thought it was pretty cheap.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Not my style but I'm glad you're not going with these Chinese made craptastic ones that leak a gallon a minute.

Ryan