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    9/04/2017 6:37 AM  #1

    jerseyjoe
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    Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    Just rebuilt a 351 W to drop in a 70 FB I'm going to flip as a project car..with restoration started...with the exhaust manifolds installed will the manifolds clear the shock towers......To all you Texas car buds, please hang in there ...this is a tough one........jj

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    9/04/2017 9:12 AM  #2

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    The 351W was first put into the Mustangs in '69 and the 351C in 1970. The engine bays were designed to accommodate a 390/428 FE starting in 1967.

    A 351W with stock exhaust manifolds in a '70 Mustang should be no problem.

     

    9/04/2017 1:01 PM  #3

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    I think he is asking if the 351 can be installed through the top of the engine bay with the exhaust manifolds already installed.  

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    9/04/2017 2:29 PM  #4

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    Greg B wrote:

    I think he is asking if the 351 can be installed through the top of the engine bay with the exhaust manifolds already installed.  

    Yes with the manifolds on....jj

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    9/04/2017 3:18 PM  #5

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    Actually, you could get a two barrel 351w in '70.  That's where I go mine.  Both 2&4 barrels came on Clevelands.

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    9/04/2017 3:51 PM  #6

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    An FE with manifolds installed, will drop in a 67 .... so I'm going with yes.

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    9/04/2017 8:26 PM  #7

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    A 351w with stock manifolds will even drop into the narrower 66-66 body. It definitely fits in a 70. The factory installed the engines with the manifolds bolted to the heads. You can actually even do it without removing the factory export braces.

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    9/05/2017 7:39 AM  #8

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    Re: Will a 351W with exhaust manifolds drop in a 70 FB

    Thanks to all..sure makes it easier...jj

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