351w swap in 56 fairlane

hey guys.....i stumbled along your site when i thought it wouldnt hurt ask ask for some advice and tip on swapping a 351w in my 56 ford fairlane wich currently houses a 312 Y-block.......any advice?

Use 1964 GALAXIE 289 engine mounts-

Originally Posted by 1956_fairlane

hey guys.....i stumbled along your site when i thought it wouldnt hurt ask ask for some advice and tip on swapping a 351w in my 56 ford fairlane wich currently houses a 312 Y-block.......any advice?

I did the same swap in my 57 Custom 300. I went from the 312 to a 351 w from a late model bronco. It's still in the process but hav'nt ran into anything crazy. In fact the moter sat right down on the orignal motor mount possitions! It's been an easy swap really.
I did move the radiator and make a new bracket and external fan.
Kool good luck! ~ SPOILER

Awesome!....once i get that in then i can figure out the tranny mount and start putting in the Strange 9 inch in its place....he he he.....and suggestions on a gear ratio's to get my big beast movin in a hurry??

I had a 302 EFI from an '89 Bronco dropped into my '56 Tudor's engine compartment. Also had the Cavalier rack & pinion put in at the same time. Engine fit in fine - had to fabricate steering connections, move the radiator, and fabricate a new fan shroud.

I'd keep the 312, they are getting hard to come by, and John Mummert has all the stuff you need to make it go fast, not to mention the visual mpact when you pop the hood, everyone expects a sbf swap, be different!