Ford 302 SS build

[Chris1529]

I had a 95 F150 with the 351W that I used to tow with. I think it was only rated at 210 HP then with EFI and was a non roller cam as well. It had 325# torque, but at 2800 rpm. It was a really good engine in that truck as far as pulling with a 1/2 ton 4x4. The Lightning trucks of the day had the GT40 heads I think, but I never drove one for comparison.
I also have the parts for a 69 290HP 351W, but feel its too high a factor to start out with in S/SS unless you really want to do it.

[BRETV]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

I had a 95 F150 with the 351W that I used to tow with. I think it was only rated at 210 HP then with EFI and was a non roller cam as well. It had 325# torque, but at 2800 rpm. It was a really good engine in that truck as far as pulling with a 1/2 ton 4x4. The Lightning trucks of the day had the GT40 heads I think, but I never drove one for comparison.
I also have the parts for a 69 290HP 351W, but feel its too high a factor to start out with in S/SS unless you really want to do it.

The Lightnings those years had the same motor as the Cobra R except the trucks had the tublar GT40 intake and the Cobra had the cast intake. Yes same F3 GT40 heads.


Bret Velde
2003 I/SA