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Im looking to swap out my 2.9 for either a 302 or a 351w. Not sure which one i should go with. What are the pros and cons between these two engines?:icon_confused:
 


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What is your goal for this? the two engines are related but have different power characteristics.
 

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Well Im looking for speed i guess considering I am not able to do a whole lot of mudding.
 

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I you want dirty speed and are worried about fuel, go 5.0.

The 351 has a longer stroke, gives it more bottom end torque. That means you can get more gear and pull off a higher top, but for all the fuel you will suck you might as well just punch a hole in the tank.
 

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