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93mustangt
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i think im going to start looking for a 351 roller shortblcok this weekend. any tips on finding a good shortblock? where exactly should i be looking?
Posts: 543 | From: Orange county, Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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Nitrous King
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looking for a roller shortblock, thats gonna be hard to find, i dont know what u have to spend, but 04parksrider has a s-351 roller block with the rotating assembly for 800 unassembled
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BOTTLED.LX
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YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR THE 1969-1970 BLOCKS I HEAR THERE STRONGER THAN OTHER YEAR BLOCKS HOPE THIS HELPED
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93mustangt
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thanks for the replies, but that means i have to spend more money to turn it over to a roller block.
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chosen1
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I paid $200 for my 351 core (its a 70 block), and another $1800 for the stroker kit (scat crank/rods and probe pistons) and assembly including machining for the dogbones and spider. 2 grand for basically the Keith Craft 393 Econo-Stroker shortblock is pretty good in my opinion.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
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93mustangt
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i have a question guys. i was going to try and find a 351 roller block.Are the other 351 blocks flattappet or solid roller? i beleive they are flat tappet. i will be driving this car on the street so i want it reliable. can i do that with a flat tappet?
Posts: 543 | From: Orange county, Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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4RS FED
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quote:
Originally posted by 93mustangt:
i have a question guys. i was going to try and find a 351 roller block.Are the other 351 blocks flattappet or solid roller? i beleive they are flat tappet. i will be driving this car on the street so i want it reliable. can i do that with a flat tappet?
ya every single v8 engine built before the 90's had flat tappet... even those muscle car things that made over 450 horsepower back in the 70's
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cheap
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Originally posted by ON N2O:
ya every single v8 engine built before the 90's had flat tappet...
so you're saying that an '89 5.0 was flat-tappet as well?
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chosen1
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quote:
Originally posted by 93mustangt:
i have a question guys. i was going to try and find a 351 roller block.Are the other 351 blocks flattappet or solid roller? i beleive they are flat tappet. i will be driving this car on the street so i want it reliable. can i do that with a flat tappet?
351 roller blocks from I learned are somewhat rare. you would either have to go aftermarket which is expensive, or find one from a late model bronco, saleen, etc. etc. there is absolutely nothing wrong with flat tappet valvetrains -they are very reliable, relatively inexpensive, and if they are hydraulic -very low mainetenance. roller lifters are reusable, and generally speaking, they usually put out better results. and yes they are reliable as well. if you go roller -go solid.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
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93mustangt
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THANKS FOR THE REPLIES GUYS. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY DRIVER SO RELIABLITY IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE. IS A FLAT TAPPET MORE EXPENSIVE TO BUILD? OR WOULD A ROLLER?
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chosen1
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hydraulic flat tappet = cheap as fuck!
they are equally reliable for a daily driver. naturally a roller setup is superior performance wise, and more expensive, but you can get a cam and lifter kit from summit for under $80. and they work just fine and are very reliable.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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PAW has a cam and lifter kit that closely resembles a B-cam for $99. Part # 10326. It's what Im gonna be putting in my 351 hyd flat-tappet block tomorrow. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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JoeT
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'69 is the year to get for the 351. I almost bought a cougar (non running) simply because it had a 351. should have bought it in hindsight (very cheap, non running)
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93mustangt
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Thanks for the responses. my biggest question is what harnesses/ electronics will i need for the swap? would i need more harnesses/ electronics if i were to use a flat tappet engine as apposed to a roller engine? i need everyone response because i want to do this as cheap and as smooth as it can be.
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93mustangt
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ttt
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quote:
Originally posted by 93mustangt:
Thanks for the responses. my biggest question is what harnesses/ electronics will i need for the swap? would i need more harnesses/ electronics if i were to use a flat tappet engine as apposed to a roller engine? i need everyone response because i want to do this as cheap and as smooth as it can be.
no, i had a lightning motor (roller block, b ut came with a flat tappet cam) in a 88 coupe, it was just like hookin up a 5.0
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93mustangt
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would i have any computer/ tuning problems with a flat tappet block?
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chosen1
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no. make sure you get the right distributor gear. there are already several posts in the tech section that address distributor gear choice.
[ October 16, 2003, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: Chosen1 ]
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1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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93mustangt
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SORRY MAN I CAN GET THE WHOLE LONG BLOCK FOR CHEAPER THAN THAT. THANKS ANYWAYS
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chosen1
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Performance Engine & Products in Long Beach sells a 351W Shortblock (2 piece seal) with forged pistons for $752.00. They also sell one with a 1 piece seal for $771. Im looking at the ad right now.
6110 Paramount Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90805
888-770-4888
You wont find anything "less expensive"
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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93mustangt
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where are you looking at that ad? do they have a website.
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street_illegal_stang
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quote:
Originally posted by Chosen1:
Performance Engine & Products in Long Beach sells a 351W Shortblock (2 piece seal) with forged pistons for $752.00. They also sell one with a 1 piece seal for $771. Im looking at the ad right now.
6110 Paramount Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90805
888-770-4888
You wont find anything "less expensive"
holy shit thats fugin awesome man
do you recall ifs roller or solid?year?
and does it already come assembled?
are they any good?
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chosen1
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Yes it is already assembled. I dont know about the quality, but for less than $800, you have a 351 shortblock. If something goes wrong you already have a block, crank, and pistons. My buddy bought a similar 351 from Larry's Performance in Montabello for $900, put some GT40's on it and went mid-high 13's in a 69 Mach 1. Just give them a call.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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