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I have a 69 Fairlane 500 fastback with a 351 W which runs just fine, but I also have a 460 sitting in the shop begging for me to do something with it. What do I do? It came stock with a 351.

Stroke the 460 to 552 and drop it into the Fairlane. Stroke the 351W to 435 and drop it into an early Datsun Z. No problem.
FORD 460 TO 552 STROKER KIT
FORD 351W TO 435 STROKER KIT
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I've ran a couple of the 351W's stroked to 408, but never the bigger armed one that Tech gave you the link for.... One of the 408's I had was in a much-lightened Maverick that ran the 10.90 class with no problem... They're a good engine, but the big blocks with a stroker are downright awesome!!!! Either way is a good solution, just depends on whether you want lotsa cube or even more cubes!!!!!

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Stroke the 460 to 552 and drop it into the Fairlane. Stroke the 351W to 435 and drop it into an early Datsun Z. No problem.
FORD 460 TO 552 STROKER KIT
FORD 351W TO 435 STROKER KIT
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Hahaah, you and Dave know how to spend my money, lol. Hey Techie, I happen to have an 81 280ZX, lol. Hilarious. How did you know?!!! T
2 fun-knee.
So no ill consequences as far as resale value, going from a 351 to a 552??

Originally Posted by TyphoonZR

Hahaah, you and Dave know how to spend my money, lol. Hey Techie, I happen to have an 81 280ZX, lol. Hilarious. How did you know?!!! T
2 fun-knee.
So no ill consequences as far as resale value, going from a 351 to a 552??

Well, the resto guys won't like the big block, but they don't ever want to pay what a car is worth anyway....

I can save you money, too!!!!! Just give me the car and both engines, I'll make the decision and save you thousands of $$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!

Sell me the 351W when you make the swap. Will it fit in a UPS envelope?

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Well, the resto guys won't like the big block, but they don't ever want to pay what a car is worth anyway....

I can save you money, too!!!!! Just give me the car and both engines, I'll make the decision and save you thousands of $$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!

If the engine and associated parts are all original to the car just keep them in the corner of the garage. I'm doing the same thing with my car. The engine is getting swapped out for something a little better. But keeping the original engine and parts if the next owner (should there be one) want to put it back to stock. It's only original once and hard to find the correct date code parts when they are gone. That's if you decide to swap the 351 for the 460. 69 Fairlane's are nice cars and sounds like a cool project.

Originally Posted by FFR428

That's if you decide to swap the 351 for the 460. 69 Fairlane's are nice cars and sounds like a cool project.

Yeah, I am excited to do this one. I owned a 69 with a 428 4 speed in 1970. This will take me back in time but I want to add the shaker scoop and probably the Cyclone wing and also the three chrome pieces behind the rear side window. Maybe an air dam.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I can save you money, too!!!!! Just sell me the car and both engines, I'll make the decision and save you thousands of $$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!! How about $27,000.00

Nah, it's ok, I'd rather spend some more money after bad.

I'd build a big cube small block (only because I never have) and leave it pretty stock looking.
I don't know where torque over takes the structural integrity but it is a unibody car so if you build a big engine you might want to consider that.
And if you want it to be a 4 speed car I have the correct big shaft toploader for a 69 Torino 428 laying under my bench collecting dust.

It all depends on what you want to spend and how much work you want to do.
If you go with the big block your gonna have to switch tranys.
Probably the cross member and drive line too.
Not to mention moving motor mounts.

kurt

Hey Kurt, don't even have to go BBF to get a 460 now.... You can use the World Products Man 'O War Block and a 4.155" bore and a 4.250" stroke... Then add your nicest pair of "Powered by Ford" 302 valve covers and go have some fun!!!!! Lots of folks can't tell the 302 from the 351 block anyway, just call it anything you want and leave 'em scratching their heads!!!!!!

If a guy has money He can pritty well do any thing but it cost money In a light car you can go high 10 with a stock stroke 460 with compression and a little head work . with a heavy car 12.00 is easyto reach .

HAY Dave I like your line about cutting up a classic! that one would go real well over the the Boss 302 regestry . They get pick your car apart and tell you your rad is painted the wrong shade of black .