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poneyrunner · 12-14-2010, 04:22 PM

So ive really been trying to figure out what i want to do with my 240. As of right now its a stock kade with full suspension. I have been checking out the LSX swaps and the Lm7/4 swaps, also the ford 302 swaps. I see benefits in all But recently i got to thinking after doing some research on my mustang motor i have currently. From what i found the 351w that i have (1969 motor) puts down in stock form 300hp and 380tq. I was like

that would be all i need. I have been wanting a big block for my mustang anyways and a big block 429 or 460 is loads cheaper than any of the chevy motors i can get. Also my 351w is not stock. From what i have been able to find is that the 351w is really only about 1-2in taller than the 302 which people swap into the s chassi alot. Also its not really any heavier than say and lm7 out of a silverado. and only like 50-60lbs heavier than an ls1 but puts down more power, or at least more tq which is what i really love. I have been trying to find more info on putting this motor into an s13 and cant seem to find any anywhere. What do you all think about this idea i have. Motor would be free. i can weld and fab my only concern right now is the driver side header due to the steering rack. as well as the oil pan and can i keep the sway bar. This is mainly a drift car with occasional street use and would love to keep a/c and my sway bar. Any suggestions or thoughts on this?

driftn_silvia · 12-14-2010, 06:34 PM

if you got the money, go right ahead..and show pics of the build if you decide to go through with it, but option LSx swap.

but if you want the vh45de has a lot of potential if you want a v8

NINJASPY · 12-14-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by poneyrunner

i can weld and fab

do it

poneyrunner · 12-15-2010, 09:32 AM

my only real concern is that the motor i have will not reliably handle the revs of drifting and maybe the tranny wont fit.. what kind of mods can i do to make it rev better and also is the t56 ford tranny or the t5 ford tranny bigger than the equivalent chevy trannys? would just simply putting some later model gt40 heads fix the rev problem? i mean i know it doesnt have to stay revved its a big motor lots of tq down low so it wont need super high rigs like my ka does.. but any info of things i would have to look out for would be really helpful...

12-14-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
poneyrunner Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sumter Age: 39 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thoughts? So ive really been trying to figure out what i want to do with my 240. As of right now its a stock kade with full suspension. I have been checking out the LSX swaps and the Lm7/4 swaps, also the ford 302 swaps. I see benefits in all But recently i got to thinking after doing some research on my mustang motor i have currently. From what i found the 351w that i have (1969 motor) puts down in stock form 300hp and 380tq. I was like that would be all i need. I have been wanting a big block for my mustang anyways and a big block 429 or 460 is loads cheaper than any of the chevy motors i can get. Also my 351w is not stock. From what i have been able to find is that the 351w is really only about 1-2in taller than the 302 which people swap into the s chassi alot. Also its not really any heavier than say and lm7 out of a silverado. and only like 50-60lbs heavier than an ls1 but puts down more power, or at least more tq which is what i really love. I have been trying to find more info on putting this motor into an s13 and cant seem to find any anywhere. What do you all think about this idea i have. Motor would be free. i can weld and fab my only concern right now is the driver side header due to the steering rack. as well as the oil pan and can i keep the sway bar. This is mainly a drift car with occasional street use and would love to keep a/c and my sway bar. Any suggestions or thoughts on this?

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12-14-2010, 06:34 PM	#2
driftn_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ventura Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	if you got the money, go right ahead..and show pics of the build if you decide to go through with it, but option LSx swap. but if you want the vh45de has a lot of potential if you want a v8

12-15-2010, 09:32 AM	#4
poneyrunner Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sumter Age: 39 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my only real concern is that the motor i have will not reliably handle the revs of drifting and maybe the tranny wont fit.. what kind of mods can i do to make it rev better and also is the t56 ford tranny or the t5 ford tranny bigger than the equivalent chevy trannys? would just simply putting some later model gt40 heads fix the rev problem? i mean i know it doesnt have to stay revved its a big motor lots of tq down low so it wont need super high rigs like my ka does.. but any info of things i would have to look out for would be really helpful...