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Topic: Stroked 351w in a 65 coupe?
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Blue65
Journeyman Posts: 18
From: Orlando
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 04-10-2004 07:17 PM
   
What would I need to do to fit a stroked 351w in an early 65 with auto transmision. Also what do I need to do to switch from power stearing to manual? Thanks,
John
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dodgestang
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: Cecil County, MD, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 04-10-2004 08:15 PM
351w in a 65: Swap headers only real main thing....upgraded radiator is a good idea...depending on the tranny and the year of the motor, you might need a new flewplate/balancer setup.Power to manual steering: remove all the power crap, but in a manual center link. You might find the old steering box is worn out so an replacement there might be needed. ------------------
Nick
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1273
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 04-10-2004 09:29 PM
Since the 351W uses the same motor mounts, the only real concern you have is the headers. At the front of the motor you'll find the 351w water pump inlet is on the driver side so you will have your timing marks on the passenger side. Most radiator shops will switch the bottom neck of the radiator over to the other side for you, or like in previous post, a better radiator is in order and you should get it with the outlet in the proper position to start with. The 351W also has a unique alternator mounting bracket attached to the right cyl head, moving the alternator about 1 1/2" inward so you can then use the standard brackets.
On the power steering, if it is orginal stuff you should have a 16:1 ratio steering gearbox, same as on the Shelbys and GT's with no power steering. Whithout the power-assit it may be tough parking, but out on the road that gearbox should feel pretty nice. Chances are the majority of the stress usually put on a gearbox is much less on a power car, because the gearbox is only moving a ball-stud to send the signal from the control valve which then tells the cylinder to push or pull. On a manual car the gearbox has to do the work of pushing and pulling. If you find the steering tough, you could try a standard 19:1 gearbox out of a manual car.------------------
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66 Racer
Journeyman Posts: 77
From: West Covina, California
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 04-11-2004 07:10 PM
Dont forget the distributor, you'll need a 351w one too------------------
Under Construction 66 Coupe - - -
306, 10.2:1, 66 289 heads 1.84/1.50, mild port work, comp cams 270H cam, Performer manifold, Holley 700cfm double pumper, tri-y headers, 2.5 dual exaust w/flows, centerforce dual friction, 8" 2.79 gears, w/mini spool 1/8th mile - 8.6 @ 83mph
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