[H O R S Y]

I have a 351W that I am planning to put in a 1965-1968 mustang. I currently do not have a mutang, so I thought that I could get some ideas on what I can have done to that (relatively cheap) to get some power and also make it look neat. I really don't have a million dollars to spend and I would just like to hear some inexpensive power sources. I would love to get something like a Paxton Novi 1200, though those are a bit pricy. I really want to dres the motor up also. I thought that the Paxton gave the motor a clean appearance with no air cleaner or anything crowding the engine bay. So I am open to suggestions please post, and if you could, prices and parts.

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[EagleAutosports]

I'd go with a 351 based stroker, you can get them in 383, 393, 408, 410, 418, 427, all the way to 454. Go with a good forged assembly, a set of the best heads you can afford like some AFR 205's, TFS High Ports, Dart Pro 1 210's, and good intake like an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap for a street engine, or if you want more power, a Victor Jr intake, a good carb like a Holley 750, Speed Demon 750, even an Edelbrock 750. A good ignition system like a full MSD would be good, and then a set of long tubes. Then call Comp Cams or whoever you like for a custom cam because blower engines can get finicky and run better if the cam is matched to the rest of the engine. Before you add a blower, you must have a good engine to put it on. If you want to go the blower route, go no higher than 9:1 compression with that Novi 1200. If you go with the 2200, lower the comp ratio to 8:1 to get an added measure if insurance to make sure it doesn't detonate. The engine I spec'd out would cost between $4500-$5500 depending on your vendor of choice and if you do the assembly yourself. That's before the Paxton. You can find the 1200 pretty cheap now so just do some skillful shopping around the closer you get to doing this plan.

[H O R S Y]

Wow, thanks for your input, I'll definately check out all the items that you specified.

[EagleAutosports]

Good luck with it. Sounds like a good project.

[H O R S Y]

Thank you again, when I begin to work on the motor and the car (when I get one) I will be sure to post pictures and report my progress. By the way, the motor is stilll in a torino in my driveway , I have yet to take it out. Ah well atleast it is safe while still in the car. Also do you know what a conversion kit to make it into a manual is about?

[H O R S Y]

Also do you think that I would need to modify the engine bay as far as brackets and such? If so I would be greatful. Sorry, I am full of questions

[stangerlx]

if u realy want power go with a quadrajet carb and fab a adapter for it since its a gm carb but make shure u have a good vacume

[stangerlx]

no mods needed on a 65 to 68 just if it didnt come with a 351 just get motor mounts

[rumrunner]

Try to find a Mustang with a 289 or bigger, not the I-6. Although I've never done it, I've heard swapping a V-8 into a I-6 Mustang requires more than just changing the motor (stock headers won't fit, small radiator, problem with steering, weak suspension and rear-end, etc.). And plan on buying a sledgehammer to pound the shock towers back into shape. Good luck with the Mustang and keep us posted. Also, Ford didn't put a 351 in the Mustang until 1969. It might be easier to put the 351 in a '67 or '68 since Ford stuffed big blocks in some of them. As far as transmissions, I'd go with the T-5. It fit's better than a Tremec as they have clearance issues with the trans tunnel. To fit a T-5 you just need to cut the right side of the shifter opening. Not sure what clutch type to go with, depends on what headers you go with. I'm sure someone makes a swap kit. Again, no experience, just what I've heard.

[94' cobra 351]

What is your goal as far as power goes? What sort of numbers do you want to see?

That is important in knowing which route to take.

[Asheron2]

If yahh wanna save money just do a basic rebuild on the 351 and pu the NOS to is, its the cheapest power adder and youll easily get more power than the supercharger can add........unless your just putting an outrageous amount of boost to it.

I would recommend a good set of forged pistons if this is your plan and the bottom end of the windsor is pretty beefy stock so you might be fine with a stocker crank.

[dapack69]

I would think that when you do supercharge that the Paxton 1200 would be to small for such a big cubed engine. I recommend the 2000 if staying with the Paxton.

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