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351 swap ??

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  • Start date Start date Nov 30, 2006

fastangboi

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ok there have been thousands of guys that have done this swap, but my question is... Were there any unexpected snags in the project that you didnt anticipate?
I mean anything.
Its my first time going form a 302 to a 351 and i want to be prepared and do it right. i anso dont know if my 302 distributer will work. But there again im also swaping from EFI to carb. so im jumping into new waters here
 
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your 302 carb will not work. One snag is if you plan on getting a vic jr intake and it is an older one you need a special msd dizzy one made specifically for the 351w with a vic jr intake. i think the new vic jr intakes have fixed the issue with clearence.
 
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Make sure you set up your plug wires right... if you are using an HO cam then use an HO firing order...
Sorry.. little joke.. I had my car down for a month because I hooked up the wires wrong..
I'd say take your time that's the best advice I can give you. there aren't any snaggs if you read all the posts about what parts you need, I have an entire parts list of what I used to build my 351 if you are interested email me and I'll give it to you, it includes prices I paid for parts and where I found to get the best deals.
 
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