Greenbay stang 10 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 What year did the 351 start using roller lifters? Will the new 351 fit in my 69? I had a 351 originaly so I won't have to change motor mounts or anything but what about the oil pan etc. I know the block will be from a truck so I don't know what has to be swapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 94-97 351w were roller motors. The 90's 351w will fit your '69. If have a manual transmisson and plan on using the '69 z-bar then you'll most likey need to buy a pivot bracket as the pivot boss on the blocks were removed sometime in the 70's or 80's. See NPD p/n7A572-1A page 88 Your '69 351w will need a front sump oil pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenbay stang 10 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Cool that helps. I am using a new t-5 tranny and I was going to use a hydrolic clutch setup. So I shouldn't have a problem other then the oil pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 The T5 will take a special mount, your driveshaft will have to be shortend too. Check with Moderndriveline.com for info on the swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wantahertzdonut 10 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Some 93's were roller blocks as well. I have a 93 roller sitting and waiting to be built to a 408. You can make a mount fairly easily for your T5 as well, if you have access to a welder it can be done fairly quickly. Two of my friends made their mounts, and they spent about $6 to make each mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenbay stang 10 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 That mount should not be a problem. I have a shop and restore cars as a side job. The past year I restored a 70 charger, 69 roadrunner, 70 challenger (I know all mopars but that is what is coming in). I have 69 camaro in the shop that is getting a 700r4 tranny so I have to make a new crossmember for that car and shorten the driveshaft also. The problem is this is my first Ford restore and I don't know alot about them. Especialy parts that swap from year to year. If you ever get a chance go to http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=32537.0 that is my garage and projects I had this winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
