• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

351 Swap on a 95

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mythrillium
  • Start date Start date Apr 24, 2018
  • Tags Tags
    351 windsor 95 5.0 engine swap
M

Mythrillium

Member
Apr 4, 2018
15
3
13
Apr 24, 2018
#1
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #1
So I've been poking around and doing a little research, and I was curious to know if there are any real benefits to doing a 351 swap. It seems the most I'll get out of it is higher torque and a higher displacement. Other than that, I don't see any real reason to. Though I am interested
 

Hoytster

I don't dare do that to my Knob
20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 30, 2002
1,069
700
164
Cornwall, PA
Apr 24, 2018
#2
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #2
In short, no real benefit (except low end torque) if your goal is 500rwhp or less. It also weights more. If you have plans to go above 500rwhp, then these are some of the benefits I can think of:
-Stronger stock block than a factory 302 block
-Larger displacement potential
-Higher N/A horsepower potential due to increased displacement
-Larger/wider torque band due to increased displacement

I'm sure there are others.....
 
M

Mythrillium

Member
Apr 4, 2018
15
3
13
Apr 24, 2018
#3
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #3
I do intend to go 500+ hp, just not sure how I'd manage that.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
5 Year Member
Aug 25, 2016
27,876
10,544
203
polk county florida
Apr 24, 2018
#4
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #4
Money
 

nelzfoxes

5 Year Member
Aug 20, 2013
472
325
94
Apr 24, 2018
#5
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #5
I upgraded and love the torque. If you are gonna drive it on the street and want more, then 351 is the way to go. Keep it fuel injected and mild. My 351 is a stock dished piston, roller cam shortblock. Gt40 cast iron heads with 1.72:1 roller rockers actuated by a stock mustang H.O. camshaft. Add lightning intake and 24lb injectors, and accufab tb and egr spacer and voila!
 
M

Mythrillium

Member
Apr 4, 2018
15
3
13
Apr 24, 2018
#6
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #6
nelzfoxes said:
I upgraded and love the torque. If you are gonna drive it on the street and want more, then 351 is the way to go. Keep it fuel injected and mild. My 351 is a stock dished piston, roller cam shortblock. Gt40 cast iron heads with 1.72:1 roller rockers actuated by a stock mustang H.O. camshaft. Add lightning intake and 24lb injectors, and accufab tb and egr spacer and voila!
Click to expand...
How much did the GT40 heads run you?
 

nelzfoxes

5 Year Member
Aug 20, 2013
472
325
94
Apr 25, 2018
#7
  • Apr 25, 2018
  • #7
Mythrillium said:
How much did the GT40 heads run you?
Click to expand...
They came with the lightning motor.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Fox Fuel Pump Issues After Replacement/Upgrade
  • Ryu
  • Jun 23, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
476
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Sunday at 11:45 PM
Ryu
J
Help Figuring Motor Choice(Possible future turbo)?
  • jaygee15
  • Dec 14, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
582
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 3, 2026
Jarhead67
J
SN95 Desktop 363 Engine Combination - Looking for input
  • WhiteCobra95
  • Sep 8, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
11
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 6, 2025
Habu135
S
Help. 1968 engine swap to 95 5.0
  • superdog68
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
187
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 23, 2025
Mcmahst
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 95 GT/Saleen Supercharged 331 install
  • from6to8
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
799
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?