Question for folks who have done SB Ford conversions

[cglax6]

All,

I'm in the middle of my 351w build for my '76 CJ5 and in my planning process I forgot to think about clearance issues with the hood. I'm kicking myself right now because the 351w is in short block form right now...but at least I haven't purchased top end pieces yet.

I thought I had what I wanted in heads, cam, and intake, but the carb pad height on the intake that matches well with the heads and cam I'd like to use is just under 2" taller than the stock height intake manifold. I don't know if I'm going to have clearance issues or not when all is said and done. I know there are carb filter drop base plates out there that drop more than what I would need, but just seeing what folks have done with their engines.

What manifolds did you use in your engines? I can use the ol' google machine to figure out heights.

Thanks.

 

[HackFabrication]

Start reading: https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/45309-totw-ford-302-engine-swaps.html

There are a couple of 351W installs in that mega-thread.

 

[BIG4D]

One bad thing I have learned about ford engines is the oil pump is in the front of the pan. If you plan on doing any rock crawling with your rig, you will starve the engine of oil while ascending.
Just something to think about.


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[cglax6]

One bad thing I have learned about ford engines is the oil pump is in the front of the pan. If you plan on doing any rock crawling with your rig, you will starve the engine of oil while ascending.
Just something to think about.

No worries there. No rock crawling planned, but I do have it set up for a rear sump, so I'm covered. It's tough finding an aftermarket pan that fits right...the old pan had some damage to it, so I had to get a new one. Gotta hammer out a small area for oil pump clearance. It needs like 2mm of room to fit right.

 

[squishware]

I am glad to see this swap. I have owned two 351Ws in two 1974 Ford LTDs I previously owned. Torque Monsters.

 

[cglax6]

I am glad to see this swap. I have owned two 351Ws in two 1974 Ford LTDs I previously owned. Torque Monsters.

I put one in a 20' aluminum jet boat I had when I lived in Alaska. Sipped fuel at 9gph at cruising speed...28kts, which was crucial when gas was over $4 a gallon. Fastest I got her was 43kts, and that was at 4500rpm. I was afraid to take it any higher even though the pump was designed to handle 6000rpm with no problem.

There was so much torque in that engine...got up on plane in just a couple of seconds. I made a ton of good memories on that boat...including catching a halibut too big to land (74"), so I towed it home. Wish I was still up there!

 

[squishware]

I remember cruising at 70 MPH and flooring it and getting thrown back in the seat. Loved those cars good for sleeping in and "night moves". They don't make anything that wide anymore, like a floating living room.