2.3 to 351w

Koble · 03-25-2006

I'm sorry i know that this topic comes up alot and everyone says its time consuming, and expensive... but i cant find any information on it every place i check people pretty much say, buy a 302 powered car.

anyways i have a 2.3L in a 83 with T-Tops beautiful shape, needs a motor. i've got a T-5 and a 351w, along with the alt, starter, p/s pump, and fan. i know that i need breaks, mounts, powerbooster, springs, rear end, and fuel lines. i'm planning on building a pretty bad motor, and trying to get out of the 4 cylender stage (i've owned alot of imports including turbo dsm's) i'm not thinking this is going to be easy, and i've got alot of experiance doing swaps. but what will i need other then the stuff i listed? motor is a carbed 351 windsor from a f150.

PLEASE DONT SAY THAT I SHOULD BUY A 302 CAR
i'm looking for information that is good, and maybe a swap guide or a walk threw

Thanks

Joe

ARdoller · 03-28-2006

and exhaust.

that pretty much covers the main parts, that is if you have all the engine parts and arent planning on trying to use parts from the 2.3

the engine will fit, the bay is big enough

Phenius · 04-07-2006

I'm doing the same thing myself right now mang. It's more fun making a car your very own by swapping it yourself. I'm also changing all my with steel braided air craft fuel lines, just in case, and am changing my calipers (renewing the whole breaking system) so I know I'll be able to stop on a dime...If anything I'd say find a donor 5.0 car just for the suspension, brakes, and anything else you can find to swap, since you know it will all fit. There'll always be one little aspect that's overlooked, so if you have the place to gut another car just in case, that's the route I'm taking. I have found a book that is very good at describing everything needed for ANY kind of swap. Be it to a jag, or an old chev (But who wants those anyways?

. The book is called Engine Swapping Tips and Techniques from Brookland books. I know what you mean about there not being alot of info about this, the best help I found was on forums and through friends. But if you know how cars work, it's just a matter of time and money. And, of course, don't forget the Haynes manual. A must have for any work :P. Hope this helped, as we're in the same boat. Keep me posted on developpements, maybe we can learn from each others experiences