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whyteLX5.0
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Im debating to build a 351 and swap it. I was wondering would 900 dollars be a fair price for a 351 long block similar to this( 351 engine ) or just buy a bare 351 block off here, cl or pick n pull and buy a piston set and have a shop do the work? Which would be less $$? whats your opinions? Thanks
Posts: 195 | From: Pittsburg/Antioch | Registered: Sep 2005
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92stangLX
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The link you sent is for a short block and not a long block. If you bought this you would still have to buy heads, intake, timing cover, oil pan, and all accessories (at least new brackets). Also, it comes with a "factory spec" cam. If you are doing any sort of hi-po build up you will want to change that.
EDIT: You will also have to consider all the other parts needed to convert your car to accept the 351w.
Be sure to budget for these things too ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
I would call a local machine shop and see what they would charge to do a short block. Personally I wouldn't buy an "e-bay" motor unless you *really* know what you are getting. If you have problems it will be a bitch to try and send it back.
[ October 10, 2006, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: 92stangLX ]
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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93mustang50
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its great that you wanna build a 351, but its not always that cheap (lots of things to factor in), if its cheap power you are looking for, just supercharge your motor. much cheaper and less pain.
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whyteLX5.0
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Alright thanks guys.
Posts: 195 | From: Pittsburg/Antioch | Registered: Sep 2005
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motor work is pricy. I would suggest trying to find someone selling an already built 351
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Posts: 2039 | From: Rocklin | Registered: Oct 2004
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jaybquick
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Yeah 351 swaps usually aren't cheap.
You need a different distributor, oil pan, lower intake, headers, etc. So those usually outweigh the money you could spend on a 347. Unless you plan on going with a big stroker like a 408.
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Posts: 416 | From: Lathrop | Registered: Mar 2004
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