Insane Idea - 460 CID (Now 351w options)

[FordMan77]

Slushbox is just a nickname for the stock AOD since they are designed to shift so smooth you're not sure what gear you're in. Don't think grandpa/grandma were interested in neck-snapping shifts

[Mike_Windsor]

Is there a superior transmission for the 351 then?

[sly]

AOD-WR with a OD lockout valve body and all HD or better internals would be my choice if not a 5-speed swap.

[Bobcat]

Just keep the AOD and put a SilverFox valve body on it. It'll shift like it's a performance transmission and just that will be a great upgrade.

[a_d_a_m]

How is this work getting done? Are you going to try to tackle it yourself or farm it out? Based on the questions in this thread, it seems like it's going to be a checkbook build.

[88Vic]

I would do gears definitely, 3.73 isn't bad at all with OD. Adding lower gears is one of, if not the best "bang for the bucks" mods you can do. If I were you, if you want a cheap build, look for used Lightning parts. The GT40 heads are a big improvement, you can upgrade to EFI that way also. I'm not sure but I'd imagine the Lightning cam is a bit bigger than what you've got, which is probably what a stock 351 pickup has. Then, throw on a set of shorty headers (BBK 351-swap Mustang shorties are the only ones I know of that work with a 351 in a box) and a dual 2.5" exhaust and you'll be far ahead of where you were.

If that's not enough, add a P-1SC Procharger with low boost like 5psi.

Lastly, acquire another daily driver (if you haven't already) while you do the build, otherwise it's pretty much impossible, unless you or a shop can do it over a weekend and you can live without your car until then, but I think another car is the easiest way. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, try to find a local speed shop with a good rep and works on both older and newer cars (some shops only work with near new cars, some only do old carbed cars/truck and don't mess with EFI), they'll be your best bet.

[Mike_Windsor]

You guys are awesome.

Will I need to make alterations to the hood?

I'd definitely be interested in EFI,

[Mike_Windsor]

How hard is it to get 3.73" gears?

[phayzer5]

either pull them from an explorer in the junkyard or give Summit a call. Everything will fit under the hood

EFI is more trouble than its worth

[Mike_Windsor]

Who is Summit?

[phayzer5]

Oh lawdy, you've got a long road ahead of you to be hot rodding anything

http://www.summitracing.com/

[Mr.Blue]

Oh lawdy, you've got a long road ahead of you to be hot rodding anything

Lmao.................dont forget his brother Jeg..............

[turbo2256b]

Just get narrower tires to burn more rubber

[Mike_Windsor]

Oh lawdy, you've got a long road ahead of you to be hot rodding anything

http://www.summitracing.com/

Right, because I was supposed to have been born with this knowledge.

Thanks for your helpful post.

[phayzer5]