Explorer EFI on a 351w

[bigmuddy]

Anybody running this?

I have had the FORD style EFI on my rig for quite a long time but it occurred to me that I might want to try it on my new engine install.

Question is: How do you make the dizzy or what was the dizzy work on the 351w?

TIA B

 

[rjrobin2002]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235335

Somewhere in the middle of the thread he discussed using a donor vehicle cam sensor and had to have it machined down.

 

[BroncoChicken]

There’s a cam synchro from a v6 Explorer that will work with a spacer. PM EFIGuy for specifics.

 

[rjrobin2002]

I keep looking at a 1996 roller 351 van at my junk yard and thinking of pulling it and a Explorer harness, Explorer gt 40 P heads, explorer upper intake thats in the same yard and doing the swap.

 

[BroncoChicken]

Do it. You’ll also need the lightning lower intake, which can be expensive.

 

[sanndmann3]

I have that set up on my truck and love it. So much better than a carb, especially offroad. EFI Guy hooked me up with a harness and the tune.
Cam sensor took a bit of custom work for me. Used the cam sensor shaft from a 3.8L engine. I had the housing welded and turned to match the larger hole in the 351W block. Others have used spacers to adapt the 5.0 cam sensor to the 351 block.
I do have an upper/lower up for sale if interested...

 

[Timmy390]

Do it. You’ll also need the lightning lower intake, which can be expensive.

You can use a marine version and save a few bucks. It's cast iron. I'm running one got it for $350 shipped to my door.

Tim

 

[Green_Bastard]

For the cam sensor you can get a one made specially for the 351w from http://pricemotorsport.com. A little pricey but no hassle and looks good

 

[sykanr0ng]

For the cam sensor you can get a one made specially for the 351w from http://pricemotorsport.com. A little pricey but no hassle and looks good

A less expensive option for a plug and play cam sensor:

https://64bittuning.fwscart.com/95_..._Camshaft_Synchronizer/p5216210_18057592.aspx

 

[rjrobin2002]

A less expensive option for a plug and play cam sensor:

https://64bittuning.fwscart.com/95_..._Camshaft_Synchronizer/p5216210_18057592.aspx

Thanks for the link

 

[EFI Guy]

I also offer adapters that let you use a 3.8 cam sensor in the Windsor. It requires a 351m/400 oil pump drive shaft, and you either have to fab your own hold-down or use a longer bolt with a spacer. But, it lets you use readily available replacement parts.

 

[rjrobin2002]

I also offer adapters that let you use a 3.8 cam sensor in the Windsor. It requires a 351m/400 oil pump drive shaft, and you either have to fab your own hold-down or use a longer bolt with a spacer. But, it lets you use readily available replacement parts.

That's even better.

 

[sykanr0ng]

I also offer adapters that let you use a 3.8 cam sensor in the Windsor. It requires a 351m/400 oil pump drive shaft, and you either have to fab your own hold-down or use a longer bolt with a spacer. But, it lets you use readily available replacement parts.

What happened to this one that you were going to make with your 3D printer?:

 

[pa69broncoguy]

351 explorer efi was the best decision I ever made with my bronco, problem free, a real nice project . With efi guy and all the input from here it was a truly enjoyable experience

 

[rjrobin2002]

What size injectors are required?

 

[sykanr0ng]

You can use a marine version and save a few bucks. It's cast iron. I'm running one got it for $350 shipped to my door.

Tim

They are up a bit too, here's one for $450 plus shipping, but it does have fuel rails and injectors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-351W-...h=item3d8238a659:g:SFsAAOSw-k5cVo-J:rk:1:pf:0

 

[EFI Guy]

What happened to this one that you were going to make with your 3D printer?:

The prototype fits perfect. But I need to get my printer wired up and programmed (story of my life) to start printing them in a higher temp material. I also want to get some decent test time on them before I offer them for sale to make sure they hold up to the engine heat.