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OVAL BLUE

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Anybody tried or accomplished stuffing a 351 Lightning motor (93 Lightning) in a 94 GT?
I got to look it up, but I don't think the Lightning was rated above the 5.0 GT in factory hp.
 

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They say there is no replacement for displacement, so if it would fit, it should be a better base block to build up?
 

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get a 351 / 408 crate, EASY 450hp and good for 700ish

aftermarket 351's can go as much as 454ci with a 4.25 / 4.25 bore / stroke

15,000 would get you an all aluminum 454w, 850hp, all motor and ready for spray or boost... I need to borrow 15k btw...
 

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Any idea how much on a crate?
 

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The Lightning motor guy is in Love with it, to the tune of 3k.
My 5.0 runs ok, thank you, If someone where to give me a 351, the 5.0 has a huge advantage. Its in and it runs..
 
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4,700 just needs intake and fuel system, 425hp 450tq and aluminum heads

idk about now, but when I bought mine they used all higher end fel-pro gaskets and arp bolts in it, I was really impressed, heads are pretty nice heads for a budget build

they come with regular stamped rockers, so if you go with RR figure a nice jump on the HP, they have a mild came on them with zero lope so Its a great sleeper

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-bpf4084ct



don't go by this vid for the lope, I was dumping fuel into it without knowing cuz of a setting in the Terminator wasn't set right, it'll give you an idea for the motor tho

2nd vid skip to :52 for skipping the horrid voice talking



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RytalsJFO3o


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_hWfp6WU4
 
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Want to make an investment in high dollar project, Narmalee? That's working man's money, i'm retired poboy.
 

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I'm hoping to get TFS package, heads , cam, int man., etc. Claims of 360hp for the $3k package. I would like to hear from a twisted wedge/trick flow user.
 

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Many of the things you need to know about a 351 swap can be found here.
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/i-need-a-very-specific-website.589036/

I highly recommend that you follow the link, read the tech note and go from there...
 
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