1995 351 to swap or not to swap.& how to?

Jeffery9508 · December 3rd, 2007, 10:34 PM

i have 95 v6 and i would one day like to build my favorite saleen the 95 s351 well i have the 2 main components but dont know if ican use the motor. my friend gave me a 351 that he took apart at the school shop a year ago. i picked it up today only to find that im missing a piston the rocker arms and pushrods. those can be replaced what i need to know is if the motor is worth rebuilding bc theres rust on the block and heads. also the motor came from a boat that was prob used in saltwater.

stang94 · December 4th, 2007, 12:30 PM

I do believe you will have the block clean up polish the heads to get some good flow. If you can strok it to a 393 and get a stroker kit. I have a set of trick flow rockers arms and pushrods BRAND NEW never used also if your interested.
I have a Ford 351W Block from a boat also. I'll like to know

whitefox89 · December 5th, 2007, 12:45 PM

the surface rust wont hurt it a bit if you have a shop clean it up and do work on it... id do that anyways.

id say check for cracks and leaks.

Racinjason81 · December 13th, 2007, 08:42 PM

what kind of trans do you plan on using?If you plan on doing a stroker you should install aftermarket heads,cam and intake so you can take advantage of those cubes.351 strokers come with alot of choices of cubes,377,383,393,408,and418.if you plan on adding forced induction to that 351 look into forged pistons and good rods like Scat

TurboLX · December 14th, 2007, 02:25 PM

go for the 408

StangAddiction · December 14th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

go for the 408

427 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

quickill · December 16th, 2007, 05:41 PM

I'd say go for it, the marine blocks were a bit heavier than the automotive ones but the extra strength more than makes up for it.

s351r13 · January 9th, 2008, 12:50 AM

There is no difference in the marine block and a production block. The only difference is in the year models. 71-74 blocks have a little stronger main webbing. After that they are the same. Only change was in 94 they made the lifter bosses taller for roller lifters. They did offer a mexican 351w block that was used in marine applications. It is identical to the 71-74 block except it has an extra boss cast in the side of it for a mount. It sonic checks the same as a 71 block. Weighs the same too.
To do the swap you will need the wiring harness and computer from a 94-95 GT.

December 3rd, 2007, 10:34 PM	#1
Jeffery9508 Regular 1995 Mustang 232ci 3.8L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mobile AL, Posts: 162	1995 351 to swap or not to swap.& how to? i have 95 v6 and i would one day like to build my favorite saleen the 95 s351 well i have the 2 main components but dont know if ican use the motor. my friend gave me a 351 that he took apart at the school shop a year ago. i picked it up today only to find that im missing a piston the rocker arms and pushrods. those can be replaced what i need to know is if the motor is worth rebuilding bc theres rust on the block and heads. also the motor came from a boat that was prob used in saltwater. __________________ 1995 Mustang V6 232ci 3.8L EFI Flowmaster Dual exhaust w/ H-pipe,and no cats. k&n airfilter. yep thats it, im too broke to do anything else

December 4th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#2
stang94 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jamaica, NY Posts: 970	I do believe you will have the block clean up polish the heads to get some good flow. If you can strok it to a 393 and get a stroker kit. I have a set of trick flow rockers arms and pushrods BRAND NEW never used also if your interested. I have a Ford 351W Block from a boat also. I'll like to know __________________ FREE & FOR SALE 198x 351W Block - 90,xxx Miles (FREE) 94-98 GT Hood, 2 pr tail light - 1 Pr power mirror - FREE NEW - ENERGY SUSP Motor Mount POLY, RED ($100) NEW - Reserve Glow Blue/Green ($50)

December 5th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#3
whitefox89 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 493	the surface rust wont hurt it a bit if you have a shop clean it up and do work on it... id do that anyways. id say check for cracks and leaks. __________________

December 13th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#4
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,198	what kind of trans do you plan on using?If you plan on doing a stroker you should install aftermarket heads,cam and intake so you can take advantage of those cubes.351 strokers come with alot of choices of cubes,377,383,393,408,and418.if you plan on adding forced induction to that 351 look into forged pistons and good rods like Scat __________________ Speed kills drive an import and live forever. 1991 LX 5.0 H/B 1990 T-BIRD SC

December 14th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
TurboLX Site Moderator 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 8.67@165.91 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hidden In NY Posts: 8,259	go for the 408 __________________ Wiring Diagrams, TSB's, OBD Service Codes and Engine Diagrams Available. PM For Info Myspace

December 16th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#7
quickill Newbie 95 5.0 GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere among the vast frozen wastes that is Alaska Posts: 11	I'd say go for it, the marine blocks were a bit heavier than the automotive ones but the extra strength more than makes up for it. __________________ I've said it before and I'll say it again. Democracy doesn't work!

January 9th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#8
s351r13 Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	There is no difference in the marine block and a production block. The only difference is in the year models. 71-74 blocks have a little stronger main webbing. After that they are the same. Only change was in 94 they made the lifter bosses taller for roller lifters. They did offer a mexican 351w block that was used in marine applications. It is identical to the 71-74 block except it has an extra boss cast in the side of it for a mount. It sonic checks the same as a 71 block. Weighs the same too. To do the swap you will need the wiring harness and computer from a 94-95 GT.

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