302 or 351w into a 65 Ford Falcon Futura?

Hello,

I know this is a mustang group, but since the falcon and
mustang have the same mechanical underpinnings I figured I would ask.
I have a 65 ford falcon futura with an inline six that I'm getting
ready to put a v8 into. Now its just a question of a 302 or 351w. I
have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
this? Thanks.

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Falcon and Mustang do not have the same engine compartment dimensions.

wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I know this is a mustang group, but since the falcon and
> mustang have the same mechanical underpinnings I figured I would ask.
> I have a 65 ford falcon futura with an inline six that I'm getting
> ready to put a v8 into. Now its just a question of a 302 or 351w. I
> have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
> modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
> headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
> this? Thanks.
>

wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I know this is a mustang group, but since the falcon and
> mustang have the same mechanical underpinnings I figured I would ask.
> I have a 65 ford falcon futura with an inline six that I'm getting
> ready to put a v8 into. Now its just a question of a 302 or 351w. I
> have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
> modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
> headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
> this? Thanks.
>

Stick w/ a 302/5.0. As long as you're at it, if you feel the cubes are
needed, there are popular 331 & 347 stroker kits for the 5.0. The
narrower 302 makes for a neat install in the Falcon.

Rob

On Mar 27, 7:33 pm, wrote:
I
> have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
> modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
> headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
> this? Thanks.


I've seen a 351W in a Maverick and it was real tight. I know the 351C
can fit in an early mustang, but it's uncomfortably tight. It's your
car and your money, but I'd stick with the 302 and if that's not
enough, make it a stroker. My $.02

If you got to go with the 351W, get out your tape measure and study
this real hard before you grab the tools.

wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I know this is a mustang group, but since the falcon and
> mustang have the same mechanical underpinnings I figured I would ask.
> I have a 65 ford falcon futura with an inline six that I'm getting
> ready to put a v8 into. Now its just a question of a 302 or 351w. I
> have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
> modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
> headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
> this? Thanks.
>
I'd have to agree with everyone else. Use a 302
block, it will save you a lot of headaches later on.
Fortunatly, you can get some insane amounts of
power out of a 302, depending on how much money you
want to spend.

--
..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

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> Hello,
>
> I know this is a mustang group, but since the falcon and
> mustang have the same mechanical underpinnings I figured I would ask.
> I have a 65 ford falcon futura with an inline six that I'm getting
> ready to put a v8 into. Now its just a question of a 302 or 351w. I
> have read that a 351w will fit but I'm not sure if it will require
> modification to the shock towers and if there will be enough space for
> headers and maintenance. Anyone have any experience with a swap like
> this? Thanks.

This is a question of intention if you ask me. Is the idea to juice up your
Falcon in the most practical manner available ??? Or is it your intention to
be Dr. Frankenstein and jack your Falcon up in ways that would make Rube
Goldberg jealous ??? If you want to give a set of balls to your Falcon
without having to break your own balls in the process, I'd recommend going
with a 302 and a 347 stroker kit. There are stroker crate engine choices
out there too if you dont want to work a stock 5.0 up to the 347 yourself.
If you want to make a "creation" all your own and make like Frankenstein, I
wouldn't recommend the 302 or the 351w. I'd go with a 351 Cleveland or
Boss 351 clone or Cobra Jet clone. And yes... You can make them fit.

Dig it ????

Michael