351 Windsor enigne

[robert912005]

Will a 351 W fit into a 65 coupe? I want to try to keep the engine compartment stock... no cutting shock towers... just plane jane slipping in...

 

[golf4283]

yea it fits. It'll require special headers but you can find them for not too expensive. A definitely great swap for us 1st gen. guys.

 

[robert912005]

Thanks... is there a certain place that you would reccomend that would have these special headers?

 

[Wicked65]

summitracing.com has i think 4 sets from different places. all depends on what you want to spend. I think the ones i was looking at were 750 for coated long tubes.

They had more budget friendly though too.

 

[robert912005]

would the stock exhaust manifolds work?

 

[68stang351]

The headers I have in my 68 said they were for a 351w swap in 65-73, though even in my 68 they are kind of tight. They're really not that bad though.

These are the headers:
Hedman 88650 Hedman Hedders Headers

 

[htwheelz67]

I'm pretty sure they will if not the 289 ex manis should.

 

[Wicked65]

would the stock exhaust manifolds work?

Everyone i have talked to said no. They drop down at the wrong angle, i think right into the steering box. if your going to all the trouble of dropping in a 351, just buy some headers.

 

[golf4283]

Just get the Heddman's. I think the model number is 88660 or something like that. They're relatively inexpensive and perfect for a drop in. also if going with a manual transmission they're nice for routing a cable clutch setup from what I've heard.

 

[68stang351]

Just get the Heddman's. I think the model number is 88660 or something like that. They're relatively inexpensive and perfect for a drop in. also if going with a manual transmission they're nice for routing a cable clutch setup from what I've heard.

88650
See post #6. And yes, they work fine with a cable, at least with my Ron Morris kit.