58 tbird engine swap

[hellsvampbiker]

has anyone put a 351w in a squarebird?

 

[captrick]

You might have a problem finding motor mounts that will work. The 289 thru 351 motor wasn't offered till late 1962 and early 1963. If you are real handy you could make a set. You might try a 1963 Galaxie with a 289 to start with and you might have to alter them. The other thing to worry about is what transmission you will use, because the FE block has a different bolt pattern he the Windsor Blocks. And last is the radiator, FE water pumps have the water intake on the drivers side and the Windsor has it on the passenger side. It might be easier to find a late model FE truck block and put that in, those engines have a ton of torque and parts are still available. They come as 360, 391, and 428 cubic inches. You will have a lot of research to do. You can put any engine in any car you just have to plan for all problems that may arise. Good luck Rick

 

[hellsvampbiker]

hey thanks i did not know about the radiator....it has a great runnig 352 but parts are so expensive...thx again

 

[captrick]

I have a FE engine one of my cars and parts are pretty much the same as the Windsor price wise. What kind of parts are you looking for ?