351 Windsor into my 67 F250

[jupnjack]

Considering installing surplus rebuilt 351 Windsor engine from a 1969 vintage mustang into my 1967 F250.
Would this swap make sense, is this motor compatable with the NP 435 tranny ? Any motor mount issues ? Performance ?
Or should I stay with the original 352 which ran ok before the restoration.(needs new carb, manifolds, milage 90,000)

[Redcap]

What are your intentions with the truck? How many miles on the 351W? If you do this, you'll need to hunt down a smallblock bellhousing.

If the 352 ran okay before the resto...why get rid of it?

[JMcTurnan]

There won't be any motor mount issues while your putting it in, it will use the 302 brackets. But certain headers/exhaust manifolds wont work with power steering. Just use stock manifolds and you will be fine. You may have a rough time putting on the pipes. The 351w will push a truck hard and fast. At least mine does, but I'm running 235hp boat motor. But if you ever have any questions about install or any/most internal of a 351w just ask me. Dunno about the tranny, I'm running a c4.

[fordman]

i have no idea what i should say to sway you one way or another. you will need a different bellhousing if you do the swap.

[hotrodfeguy]

My 352 in my 67 F-250 had 240K on the bottom end. I did have to rebuild the heads. But the stock bottom end and still runs great just ask 2 bit. Just no body left to it :0)

[JMcTurnan]

Any engine will last long, if you do the proper maintence. My family has driven 3-4 vehicles with 400,000 miles on them. You just need to do the proper maintence.

[Redcap]

My 352 in my 67 F-250 had 240K on the bottom end. I did have to rebuild the heads. But the stock bottom end and still runs great just ask 2 bit. Just no body left to it :0)

I would keep with the old 352 then, especially if it runs great! Why go through the extra work of swapping in a different engine family if you have a good that works?

[OldRedFord]

If what is in there is running good, stick with it.


Now if you bought a truck with no drivetrain to speak of...have at it.