Best year for 351w???

[QuakerShaker4242]

Looking to a 351 in my ranger. I didn't know if there were certain years over others that were preferred. Running 46s. Did any 351's come with a c6? Advanced adapters didn't seem to have an adapter. just looking for the strongest combo here. Not really sure. Also looking to convert to manual if possible. I already have a bw150 now but I'm not sure if I want it anymore lol.
Did both 302 and 351 come with the AOD? What transmission is manual option of that? Lot's of questions just not sure where to look. Thanks.

 

[shortzt]

351's came with c6, personally for a strong manual trans and tcase, dependeing on what the truck is used for, but from what ive ran in full size trucks, a 351 backed by a zf5 with a np205, ive never broke that running 35s and beating on it

 

[Hagan]

Best years were 94+ with F4TE casting number. These are roller blocks.

 

[shortzt]

Try to find an early lighting motor, if you are staying fuel injected

 

[don4331]

Strongest 351W, if you are staying stock: C9OE - most power and most durable. Enough metal to do a 4 bolt if you want; forged rods drilled to lubricate/cool wrist pins/pistons. Rare...

Next best in marinized one.

Aftermarket blocks are stronger and work better with roller cams.

 

[QuakerShaker4242]

good info thanks. So what year and what f series and I gonna find these? I know one of you guys said 94+? I'm basically looking for what years had the best engine/tranny/transfercase combo to make the whole drivetrain swap as easy as possible. Even considering 5.0 so it will be more economical. I actually would like to get as much mpg as possible out of it. I get 12mpg with my 4L. 302 or 351w / AOD I was thinking. I don't want an all wheel drive transfercase and I don't want to may $500 from advanced adapters to mate the AOD to the BW1350. would like to stay fuel injected also.

 

[QuakerShaker4242]

good info thanks. So what year and what f series and I gonna find these? I know one of you guys said 94+? I'm basically looking for what years had the best engine/tranny/transfercase combo to make the whole drivetrain swap as easy as possible. Even considering 5.0 so it will be more economical. I actually would like to get as much mpg as possible out of it. I get 12mpg with my 4L. 302 or 351w / AOD I was thinking. I don't want an all wheel drive transfercase and I don't want to may $500 from advanced adapters to mate the AOD to the BW1350. would like to stay fuel injected also.

 

[shortzt]

If you want a 351 look for a f250 92? And newer 5 speed , that'll give you a 351, zf5, and possibly a 1345 Borg warner witch if I remember has the highest low range ford offered