Basically I am doing complete frame off build and have everything stripped down to the frame. New body is almost done and the other drivetrains parts are getting there. I was looking at engine options and came across a local, reputable shop that has a 351 they are building to sell and will let me customize how I want since they have just started the build. I called them at the perfect time. I looked into just rebuilding mine but the machine shops around me are charging 9k and taking 6 months-2years on builds. I am pretty set on using the explorer front dress, carb, and 4r70w. Im running 4.11 gears with 32" tires. Planning a 1" BL and 2" SL. I have done a lot of research on the explorer front and it seems like the best option. Same with the 4r70w. Im going with the carb for ease of install and I don't like the look of the explorer efi system/air cleaner. Going of a more classic look. It will most likely never see a trail and will be for driving around town and shows.
I have looked a lot on here about using the explorer with a 351 but I haven't found a comprehensive list of issues and or parts necessary.
My questions are the following:
-Are there any issues with the 351 and the 4r70w i.e. balance and felxplate, bolt pattern, torque converter and so on.
-Will the explorer front bolt to the 351 if using aftermarket aluminum heads and not running the large efi intake (going with carb) I am going to go saginaw dual return for hydro boost brakes with the brackets from WH to run the AC as well
-Any hood fitment issues if not running the stock large air cleaner, going carb (I would like to have as little BL as possible)
-Any oil pan issues (I have read that they are a bit different). If so which one would you recommend.
-What heads and carb setup would you use/recommend
-balance and crank pulley which ones
I know its a lot but I figured I would give it shot. Any information would be much appreciated.
I have looked a lot on here about using the explorer with a 351 but I haven't found a comprehensive list of issues and or parts necessary.
My questions are the following:
-Are there any issues with the 351 and the 4r70w i.e. balance and felxplate, bolt pattern, torque converter and so on.
-Will the explorer front bolt to the 351 if using aftermarket aluminum heads and not running the large efi intake (going with carb) I am going to go saginaw dual return for hydro boost brakes with the brackets from WH to run the AC as well
-Any hood fitment issues if not running the stock large air cleaner, going carb (I would like to have as little BL as possible)
-Any oil pan issues (I have read that they are a bit different). If so which one would you recommend.
-What heads and carb setup would you use/recommend
-balance and crank pulley which ones
I know its a lot but I figured I would give it shot. Any information would be much appreciated.