Im slowly beginning the process that will lead to my 2002 Mustang Convertible V6 getting converted to a 351 Carbureted motor with T-5 manual transmission. I was getting sick of the lack of power from the 3.8L and also wanted to do something different that I have never seen before. My father is converting his 84 Thunderbird Turbocoupe to a 351 so I decided to go the same way with my 02. Im just wondering if anyone has seen this done before and any information would be greatly appreciated. I will use this post to keep the site updated as progress is made.
351 in a 2002 Convertible
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Wow thats alot of input so quickly, I appreciate the comments from all of you. I will be registering the car in Kentucky as I will be moving there in the coming year or so. I'm not looking to make outrageous power, otherwise I would go to a Terminator motor. I just want to make something unique that people haven't seen. I also think it would be really cool to see a new car driving in sounding like an old muscle car. I already have the 351 and it has been stripped down. I will be getting it honed this summer and slowly adding pieces to it. Not much is needed as I am actually keeping it a relatively stock 351. Its not something I plan to have done quickly but it will be done over time. As now being a graduate student I have deminishing time unfortunately.
Im getting the block cleaned and honed in about a month so the rebuilding will be beginning this summer. Currently I'm looking for some used aluminum heads. I'm really on a budget with this so I'm not looking to blow the bank. The idea came when my dad happened upon this complete motor in his search for a 351 for a 408 stroker motor. Im just looking to do something creative and unique, not produce 500hp or anything. Itll cost enough making this fit and switching to a manual tranny. Any heads up on people selling used heads would be greatly appreciated. Ill keep updates on here as I go.