351W Fox owners

[FiveOCapri79]

I'm thinking about going with a 351W. The problem is that I want to convert it over to a hydraulic roller cam setup. I saw some for $400. Besides that, what's some good long tube headers for this swap? Also, what's some good oil pans? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[moonenn3186]

Roller cams:
You can do it three ways.
1. Use a small base circle cam (every mfgr of roller cams offers them - just ask) with your 5.0 spiders and roller lifters. Just make sure to have your block machined for it when its at the shop.

2. You can buy the Comp/Crane/FMS link bar lifters and use a regular roller cam.

3. Use solid link bar lifters and a soild lift roller.

I like choice #2 buts its the most expensive.

Oil Pans - If you plan on going over 6500 frequently use a HV oil pump and the Moroso/Canton/Custom 7 qt pan. If your staying under 6500 use a stock replacement pump and a FMS pan kit.

Headers: THis is all preference. I used MAC and other than it being a bitch to find a regular H-pipe to fit the forkin 3" collectors and still use my 2 1/2" Flows - they fitl like a glove.

I am sure you will get more...

 

[Kid wita 5oh]

i have a later model 351w roller block and i use a standard base cam with the stock styl spyder

 

[JETHRO]

anybody in pa have a 351 roller block

 

[SVT_97Cobra]

I also just purchased a 351 roller block. That's the best way to go.

 

[FiveOCapri79]

What are some of the best years to use and what vehicles do they come in? I'm also curious about the flywheel. Will the stock 5.0 flywheel work? I kind of like the 1st way of converting to roller since it seems to be the cheapest. After all, this will be a low buck swap for now.

 

[SVT_97Cobra]

I can't remember the exact years but it's like 93-97 F-250 trucks. You can't use your 302 flywheel nor the balancer.

 

[FiveOCapri79]

Doesn't the 351W use the 28oz. flywheel and balancer? Decisions, decisions... hehe

 

[SVT_97Cobra]

Doesn't the 351W use the 28oz. flywheel and balancer? Decisions, decisions... hehe

yupper

 

[393Bird]

Not a Fox Stang, but I am just about done doing one in my 93 Tbird. Been a LONG SLOW project. Every thing that I looked at, seemed to need to be upgraded, and I ended up doing a lot more than I had planed. Just got my last order of fuel system parts and will start on the ignition next week. I went with a carbed 393 stroker.

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

I went 418 carbed for mine. Used Kooks 1 7/8 long tubes for headers and canton 7qt pan. I did the $410 drop in lifters too Expensive project so far But the engine dyno results this week should be worth every penny
mike.

 

[gearheadboy]

I need to adjust my pants after seeing his pics...SHHHHAAAWWWIIINNGGG!!

 

[FiveOCapri79]

Cool, another 79 Capri. hehe I still want to keep my EFI when I start doing this swap though. I do want to install a girdle and full ARP bolts to add a bit of extra strength while I'm using nitrous. I also have someone offering me a set of MAC longtubes, 3" X-pipe, and 3" MAC cat-back for $400 which sounds pretty good to me. Will my accessories bolt right up to the 351W with the exception of a different belt size?

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

I need to adjust my pants after seeing his pics...SHHHHAAAWWWIIINNGGG!!

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=432095

Here are some more pics to get you excited

 

[billetunderwear]

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=432095

Here are some more pics to get you excited

I think there is a lesser known reason those engines are known as "strokers"

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

I think there is a lesser known reason those engines are known as "strokers"

 

[gearheadboy]

No, your alternator will be ok. If you have p/s and or a/c you will need a fms accessory bracket for these. The windsors have an inch taller deck height and your brackets won't fit. Do a search, I posted (along with others) a pile of good info on this swap lately.