302 vs 351

[swynx]

I'm not sure. His phone got shut off and he's 150 miles away. Only thing I know is its pre fox body. In a few weeks ill be driving up there to find out.

Sounds like its a hand down 351 build. Didn't think about boring it. But sounds like theres lots of choices with a 351.

For some reason I've never been a huge fan of the big block engines. They put out a lot of power but id rather take something smaller and build it. Plus you guys said that parts are expensive.

I was leaning towards a 351 going into this discussion. But wanted further input as I know the 302 is a great motor also

 

[96Indyram]

So It might be a mustang II? A nicely built 302 would be perfect. A 351 depending on what it is Cleveland,Windsor,or M block.will require a little fab work in the swap if its a Mustang II

 

[swynx]

Ya. What 351 block would be best to get and from what years of rig?

 

[Ozwynn]

351w from a 95-97 Bronco/F-150/250/350 and intake from 85 or 86 Lincoln Towncar.

 

[tmcalavy]

351 and Mustang II = bad power to weight ratio...can you say Squirrelly fish tailer?

 

[Ozwynn]

maybe with the stock suspension............ yeah ok...... go with a 5.0L from a 95-97 Bronco/F-series......

 

[tmcalavy]

Yep, but he's wanting to build an engine not an entire vehicle...which is required if your gonna drop a real American V8 into a plastic fantastic Mustang/Hot Wheels II...otherwise its a rolling coffin.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

So It might be a mustang II? A nicely built 302 would be perfect. A 351 depending on what it is Cleveland,Windsor,or M block.will require a little fab work in the swap if its a Mustang II

It might be a 64.5, pre foxbody is pretty vague...

 

[gw33gp]

Personally I think an open is better in inclimate weather than a limited slip at least with a RWD vehicle.

Rarely do both wheels slip and get it sideways, a "good" limited slip/locker will do it every time if you are not carefull. My Ranger LOVES to do the sidewinder when the road conditions are less than ideal unless I have it in 4wd for directional stability.

You are right, limited slip is much less forgiving in corners with slippery surfaces. You can get better traction going forward with L/S but going around a corner with too much power will get you sideways very quick. An open differential can spin one wheel under power while accelerating around a corner while the other none-spinning wheel can keep it from sliding sideways.

I still prefer some type of limited slip though. It is easier to get stuck in a vehicle with an open differential. Just be careful in slippery corners with a L/S.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

So far to date the only time I have gotten my 4wd open diffed truck stuck not a tire was touching the ground... and they were far from new little tires too