I've come across a fairly cheap 351 from a earlier Lightning and am wondering if its feasible, well, moreso is it reasonable to want to swap this into an 89 marq? Or is a plane jane 351 a better bet?
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It'll fit. No problem. You'll need a different AC bracket, not sure about the alternator bracket. If the whole engine is there, Intake to oil pan, go for it! Though you'll probably need a different oil pan, since I think the truck ones are different? Might be wrong on that.
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bbk 351w swap headers for a mustang
ac brackets from a 351 panther
351 dual sump oil pan and pickup (theres a reasonably priced 351 swap pan from ford racing)
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Originally posted by 86VickyLX View PostYou WILL need a new exhaust since the 351 is wider than the 302.
Isn't the Lightning intake the one that's supposedly somewhat desirable (for those wishing to run a 351 with a factory SEFI intake) because it clears the hood on a sedan?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Originally posted by 1987cp View PostIsn't the Lightning intake the one that's supposedly somewhat desirable (for those wishing to run a 351 with a factory SEFI intake) because it clears the hood on a sedan?
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The purpose of 351 swap headers is to allow use of a 302 H/X pipe without any special mods. Mind you they're geared towards Mustangs, so I expect it won't quite line up to stock Panther pipes.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
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1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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i would think if a tubular gt40 intake clears a sn95 then there should be no issue clearing a panther hood. also you will need either a modded EGR spacer or a stock gen 1 lightning EGR spacer in order to run either the gt40 explorer or the gt40 tubular89 townie, mild exhuast up grades, soon to have loud ass stereo....
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I know of a guy, who has 2 Crown Vic wagons, with lightning 351w in them. He's one of the people in charge of Liberty Engine parts. He's done it and it looks stock. I've tried to get him to join GMN but he hasn't yet.
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probably want to do mass air with that. Mustang stuff is most favorable.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by gadget73 View Postprobably want to do mass air with that. Mustang stuff is most favorable.
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