finding a 351w

[873Stang]

so if i went to a junk yard what year tuck or van would have the roller 351w, or could i make any 351w a rollor i would get it and build it. and would it be possible to make it low comp to turbo it?

 

[Fox8950]

Vristang has an awsome writeup at http://www.freewebs.com/vristang/fox351wswapfaq.htm

Lets you know about I.D.ing the different blocks. basically older = stronger 69 being the strongest and any can be made into a roller BUT with a non roller block you have to buy the lifters with the link bar that cost like 4 - 500 a set.

 

[onestripevert]

i've got a 89, not sure what its out of but its not a roller

 

[Blown331LX]

1985 or 1989 was the first year of the of the 351w being a roller. I have an 1983 block and its a non-roller. But its a great motor to build, definatley try to find a 1989-1993, they should all be roller. The crown jewel is a F150 lightning motor, its a roller and its forged. You should be able to find the 351w in almost all fullsize vans and trucks. Good luck and keep us posted with the build.....

 

[squeak93]

93 or 94 actually are rollers. All 80s blocks will be a non roller. Strongest are 69-74 due to the high nickel content of the block. Basically the weakest are the newer roller block. Non roller blocks can be made roller for a nominal fee (too much for mee)

Good luck. See above link for exact years.