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09-17-2016, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Pictures or advice putting a 302 VS 351 W in a 1953-56 Ford F-100-- wanting to know which one looks best in big engine bay---Thanks
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09-17-2016, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Hi 38 conv..............I have a '77 302 in a '50 ford coupe. I know that has nothing to do with your application as far as fit and looks but just want to say that I am very pleased with the 302. It is stock but still has plenty of poop, dependable and doesn't run hot. Just a vote for the 302 in my opinion. Good luck!!
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09-17-2016, 05:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
IIRC, the 351-W is an inch or two wider and taller than the 302 and would fill the engine bay a bit more.
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09-17-2016, 08:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
I have a 302 in my 53F100--. I would use a 351 if I were doing again.
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09-17-2016, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Bigger is better
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09-18-2016, 02:34 PM | #6 |
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09-18-2016, 05:15 PM | #7 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Any Ford V8 looks better in there than a 5-letter word engine. I recently got a '56 F100 shell/project pickup; I have a good '55 272 Yblock, a '72 351W and a newer 302. It's probably getting the 302/C4 driveline. Years ago I had a '53 F100 with a '57 223 cid 6 cylinder. Plenty of pep for what it was and it didn't look bad inside the engine compartment either.
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09-24-2016, 05:41 AM | #8 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Here's a picture of my F-100 with a 302 and C-6. Looks like I need to cleanup the engine and bay soon. Been running this combo since 1998.
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09-24-2016, 08:32 AM | #9 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
I put a 351w in a 66 mustang so if it's bigger it's not much. They are both great motors, I would use the motor that is in better shape. BW.
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09-24-2016, 05:18 PM | #10 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Aww, what the heck. Might as well put in a 351 based 427 stroker.
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09-25-2016, 07:31 PM | #11 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Now that's what I am talking about !!
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09-28-2016, 06:06 PM | #12 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
Why not just go on up the ladder to a 429/460 with a C-6 ??
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09-28-2016, 07:34 PM | #13 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
carl, weight .
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10-09-2016, 09:26 PM | #14 |
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10-11-2016, 03:15 AM | #15 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
No this is not mine but it sure would be a head turner: https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/1...ford-coyote-50
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10-12-2016, 09:53 PM | #16 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
To me, the dressing will make or break the look of a sbf. Most of the newer Ford racing ones and crate engines come with shit-ugly valve covers. The old finned Cobra valve covers, some vintage Cal-Custom, Edelbnrock or Offys are all my favorites.
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10-14-2016, 11:20 PM | #17 |
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Re: FORD 302 VS 351 W in 1953-56 F-100
If you want to fill that big engine bay, how a 427 Cammer (SOHC)? That should be wide enough!
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