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Topic: 351w in 65 fastback???
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David
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-14-2001 09:19 PM
   
I was always under the impression that a 351w was a tad wider than a 289/302 and would not fit in a 65/66 without some mods. I have also heard that it fits with no mods. at all. Any info on this will be greatly appretiated. Thanks Dave
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-14-2001 09:25 PM
Many of our members have this set up. It's a little tight around the headers but otherwise is a good swap.Check out member Dan Jones' excellent article on the subject from our archives:
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/DanJonesEngineSwap.html Welcome to M&M! ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-14-2001 09:49 PM
Very good swap! Horsepower TV even did one.  ------------------
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David
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-14-2001 10:03 PM
Thank you so much for the fast responce. That was exacly what I was looking for. This is a great site. Lucky I came across it!
Thanks Dave
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-14-2001 10:15 PM
Dave,welcome the motor fit the plugs are not fun to change and the header bolts the are a real pain.But parts are easy to find and getting more cheap ever day.
I used the headman header they are only $99.from summit racing.I kept my 65 motor mounts they morked just fine.Hood clearence is a factor.Well not for my now.
And you need different brackets for your Alt.Put its an easy and worth while swap.SCOOP
P.S.Thats a good article,I wish I knew about you guys 4 years ago. 
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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters, C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1771
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-15-2001 09:50 PM
David,
Welcome to M&M, the 351 in a 65 fits, but it is tight. Good luck on the swap. Visit Sams Place & introduce yourself. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
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MCA #- 04549
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