Thomas Cameron wrote:

> So this morning I was supposed to drive up, and I called them and asked if
> there was any chance the block I was getting was from a 1994 or newer
> vehicle, i.e. a roller motor. He said, "No, it's a 1970 block. But," he
> says, "I have a complete 1994 Ford Lightning engine for sale" (from the
> oil pan to the fuel injection, with computer and complete wiring harness).
> So I look it up. Hrm... 351W, GT40 heads, roller motor, fuel injection,
> plenty of horsepower and gobs of torque. So I ask him a bunch of
> questions, and find out that the engine was running around a year ago when
> the Lightning was wrecked, and has been in a covered warehouse ever since.
>
> He also refers me to a local mechanic who put one of these in a '67 coupe,
> and told me to call him. I call, and the guy says that it is not a hard
> swap, all you need is a high pressure fuel pump and lines.
>
> I ask how much for the engine, and he tells me $2600. So, there's a new
> (to me) fuel-injected Lightning 351W on a stand in the garage!
>
> I think it will be really slick - a fuel-injected 351W roller motor with
> GT40 heads in a 1968 Coupe. I am also seriously considering the Ford
> Racing blower for the Lightning - at 6psi boost, it pumps up horsepower
> and torque by about 30% according to the Ford Racing web site. And it's
> only $2050. Hell, I was planning on spending $4000-$5000 on the stroker
> motor. If I spend the same amount on this engine and the blower I will
> probably wind up with around 375-400 ponies and a more reliable engine.
>
> Thoughts?

Should be an awesome ride. I put a 351W in a 67 Fastback.
It was snug and filled the engine bay nicely without any
cutting or bending. I'd probably be happy without the
blower.


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