351W swap into a Fox body

Zeek · January 23rd, 2006, 01:05 AM

whats up guys im prety new to fords even tho ive built my car already i want to swap a 351 fuel injceted setup into my 92 LX cuz i have the spare 351 shortblock lying around and i figure its alot cheaper to rebuild that block than to build a 347 stroker so what im wondering is what kind of modifictions am i gonna have to do for the swap and all the details of swapping that block into a fox body any help would be apreciated thanks

1slo5.0 · January 23rd, 2006, 02:12 AM

You will need the correct headers for the swap, oil pan and intake. The stock harness from the 302 will work on the 351. If you are using a 5 speed, it might take some digging to find a flywheel that will work. I'm not sure which ones work but I know they are out there.

87vert · January 23rd, 2006, 05:55 PM

i think the stock mounts will work but you will want to use the 'vert mounts to lower it a bit because of the taller block, otherwise you'd be looking for an aftermarket hood (yuck)

Bossman351 · January 23rd, 2006, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by 87vert

i think the stock mounts will work but you will want to use the 'vert mounts to lower it a bit because of the taller block, otherwise you'd be looking for an aftermarket hood (yuck)

I dont know about that. I used factory 5.0 mounts on my Cleveland and even with a 5 inch breather, it all fits under the hood.

I have a brand new set of headers and the specs on them says they fit a 5.0 or 5.8 in a fox. You will also need an oil pan/pickup tube and proper intake combo to work with the fuel injection and match the Windsor. Other that, it should be a fairly simple swap.

As for the flywheel, any flywheel out of a car with a factory windsor/standard combo should work. I used a factory flywheel off of a 70 BOSS Mustang and it worked perfectly with the tranny, starter, clutch and pressure plate that was stock on a 5.0.

Heres a pic of my Cleveland fully dressed in the engine bay.

vivoronte · January 24th, 2006, 12:08 AM

damn nice ride bossman.....

Bossman351 · January 24th, 2006, 12:29 AM

Thanks.

sinisterfuzzy · November 4th, 2006, 10:39 AM

i was wondering how you'd go about putting a 351 in a Fox Body or the Bubble Bodys. I have a fully built brand new 351W in my garage and just wanted to know how i'd put the engine in one of these cars. Thanks! btw it's carb'd.

ChrisJ · November 4th, 2006, 10:45 AM

fox bodies are not that tough...As said above...As long as you go with a 94-95 GT or Cobra becuase they still use the 302...It should not be a hard swap...

sinisterfuzzy · November 4th, 2006, 10:56 AM

how much money do you think the whole swap would be? the engine runs and everything we just pulled it out of our other mustang to restore it.

sinisterfuzzy · November 4th, 2006, 11:33 AM

or what about swapping it into a bubble body that had a v6 or a later model? then is it only mounts?

95opal · November 4th, 2006, 11:08 PM

These links should answer all your ?http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html
http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/

95opal · November 4th, 2006, 11:10 PM

These links should answer all your ?http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html
http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/

95opal · November 4th, 2006, 11:11 PM

These links should answer all your ?

http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html
http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/

January 23rd, 2006, 01:05 AM	#1
Zeek Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	351W swap into a Fox body whats up guys im prety new to fords even tho ive built my car already i want to swap a 351 fuel injceted setup into my 92 LX cuz i have the spare 351 shortblock lying around and i figure its alot cheaper to rebuild that block than to build a 347 stroker so what im wondering is what kind of modifictions am i gonna have to do for the swap and all the details of swapping that block into a fox body any help would be apreciated thanks __________________ Dont Run Your Mouth, Run Your Car

January 23rd, 2006, 02:12 AM	#2
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	You will need the correct headers for the swap, oil pan and intake. The stock harness from the 302 will work on the 351. If you are using a 5 speed, it might take some digging to find a flywheel that will work. I'm not sure which ones work but I know they are out there. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

January 23rd, 2006, 05:55 PM	#3
87vert Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 248 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the stock mounts will work but you will want to use the 'vert mounts to lower it a bit because of the taller block, otherwise you'd be looking for an aftermarket hood (yuck) __________________ '96 Exploder XLT 5.0 AWD "turbos coming soon"

January 24th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#6
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. __________________

November 4th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	fox bodies are not that tough...As said above...As long as you go with a 94-95 GT or Cobra becuase they still use the 302...It should not be a hard swap... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 24th, 2006, 12:08 AM	#5
vivoronte Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn nice ride bossman.....

November 4th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#7
sinisterfuzzy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was wondering how you'd go about putting a 351 in a Fox Body or the Bubble Bodys. I have a fully built brand new 351W in my garage and just wanted to know how i'd put the engine in one of these cars. Thanks! btw it's carb'd.

November 4th, 2006, 10:56 AM	#9
sinisterfuzzy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much money do you think the whole swap would be? the engine runs and everything we just pulled it out of our other mustang to restore it.

November 4th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#10
sinisterfuzzy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	or what about swapping it into a bubble body that had a v6 or a later model? then is it only mounts?

November 4th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#11
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 reviews	These links should answer all your ?http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/ __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

November 4th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#12
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 reviews	These links should answer all your ?http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/ __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

November 4th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#13
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,516 iTrader: 0 reviews	These links should answer all your ? http://www.svtcobraltd.com/351Swap.html http://www.mustangworks.com/articles...n/351swap.html http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/18818/ __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

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