Blink wrote:

> I am planning on putting a 351W in my 88LX, but it currently has the
> 2.3L EFI w/ T5. I know I will need an oil pan w/ pickup tube, headers
> (BBK), motor mounts, dampener, tranny (AOD), flexplate, etc. I do have
> a bunch of questions that I know you guys will be able to answer.
> I was wondering if I could put a regulator on the existing fuel system
> to drop the pressure where it needs to be to run it to a carbed 351W?
>
Yes, very simple to do. Get a return style regulator for a carb, and mount it
very close to the carb bowl. Good parts are available from Aeromotive, Holley,
Mallory, and others.
You'll need adapters to mate the factory fuel lines to AN lines. You'll also
need to replace the fuel pump, it won't flow enough for the 351.



> I'm going to have a 351W w/ an AOD, do you think my current drive
> shaft will work. I have a 2.3L w/ T-5. Or would I have to get one
> from a 5.0 w/ AOD to fit mine?
Yes

>
> When I take out the 2.3L, are there holes for the 351W to go into, or
> do I have to fab up some brackets to make it fit? If so, does anybody
> have any plans for them?
Use 302 motor mounts. The holes should already be in the frame. Drop mounts are
available. Or use stock mounts for a convertible. If you really want to drop it,
use solid mounts.


> Also I have 3.27's in the rear end, should I go higher (w/ AOD)? I
> have 3.73 and 4.11 available.
Since it's just a fun street rod for tooling around town and an occasional drag
strip run, go for the 4.11's.

The rear end will probably hold up for a while, as long as you don't use slicks
or drag tires. The auto doesn't shock load it like a T5 would.
Don't forget to upgrade the springs for the additional weight.


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