I wish I didn't lose my pictures of the tear down...
Here's a quick update on my 351 build. The engine is out of a 1996 E350 that had about 100k miles on it. The cylinders were bored 0.020" over, and new SRP forged pistons installed. I forget the specific numbers, but the goal was to keep compression under 10:1 with 60cc heads, but I'm now reusing my iron heads which are what, 62cc? 63cc? Whatever. Should still be in the mid 9's.
New ARP rod and main bolts:
I originally planned to buy aluminum heads, so the block was first painted with aluminum paint to match. I changed my mind a few weeks ago and decided to keep my E7 iron heads so I painted the block with VHT Cast Iron. The intake is a Lightning GT40 tubular. The heads were overhauled and only needed exhaust guides to make them like new again:
The heads, intake, and E350 Serpentine brackets are installed and all painted VHT Cast Iron gray. Just look at that huge power steering bracket...bring on the Saginaw, baby!
Oil pan and valve covers are going to be satin black:
In my parts cabinet I have a new MSD billet distributor, Painless EFI wire harness, and injectors and rails from original engine. I need to get the injectors cleaned up so I can finish the installation and should have it ready to drop in the bronco in a week or two.
I'm still undecided on exhaust manifolds. I have the OEM iron manifolds which would be the cheapest and easiest, but I really want to get the BC shorties. This was originally planned as a no-expense-spared project but in the interest of actually getting finished, I'm now trying to use as many reusable parts as I can.
Here's a quick update on my 351 build. The engine is out of a 1996 E350 that had about 100k miles on it. The cylinders were bored 0.020" over, and new SRP forged pistons installed. I forget the specific numbers, but the goal was to keep compression under 10:1 with 60cc heads, but I'm now reusing my iron heads which are what, 62cc? 63cc? Whatever. Should still be in the mid 9's.
![engine_001_zpsd3f2b243.jpg](http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/schrist95/engine_001_zpsd3f2b243.jpg)
New ARP rod and main bolts:
![engine_002_zpsd629b73b.jpg](http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/schrist95/engine_002_zpsd629b73b.jpg)
I originally planned to buy aluminum heads, so the block was first painted with aluminum paint to match. I changed my mind a few weeks ago and decided to keep my E7 iron heads so I painted the block with VHT Cast Iron. The intake is a Lightning GT40 tubular. The heads were overhauled and only needed exhaust guides to make them like new again:
![Engine_zpsb42dd12d.jpg](http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/schrist95/Engine_zpsb42dd12d.jpg)
The heads, intake, and E350 Serpentine brackets are installed and all painted VHT Cast Iron gray. Just look at that huge power steering bracket...bring on the Saginaw, baby!
![engine_001_zps10574406.jpg](http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/schrist95/engine_001_zps10574406.jpg)
Oil pan and valve covers are going to be satin black:
![oilpan_zps81c9a04f.jpg](http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/schrist95/oilpan_zps81c9a04f.jpg)
In my parts cabinet I have a new MSD billet distributor, Painless EFI wire harness, and injectors and rails from original engine. I need to get the injectors cleaned up so I can finish the installation and should have it ready to drop in the bronco in a week or two.
I'm still undecided on exhaust manifolds. I have the OEM iron manifolds which would be the cheapest and easiest, but I really want to get the BC shorties. This was originally planned as a no-expense-spared project but in the interest of actually getting finished, I'm now trying to use as many reusable parts as I can.
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