351W Lightning connecting rod info needed.
Ok guys, I'm in need of some info on the 351W Lightning connecting rod (lol, as the title reads). I'm in the planning stages of a stroker (for use under 8 psi or less) in the 393W area.....
Anyone with actual hands on experience (nelzfox, etc.) reach out to me in a private message. I'm not on here a lot, so patience will be needed.
Thanx
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
My information is the Lightening rods are no different than regular 351W rods. I am pretty sure they are standard Ford with no improvements or anything special.
Just buy a set of ARP rod bolts, have the rods resized and call it good unless you are planning on spinning some major RPMs. Good Luck!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Plans are for the '23 T bucket after the RS is done....
.020" over Ross racing forged pistons (5.0L pin location)....wanting around 391W with twin T3's.
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
The 393 stroker with that combo is a low-mid range torque monster. Are you sure you will be able to put all of that to the ground in a T bucket. Then add any boost on top of that? Bad A$$ for sure, just need to make sure its not just a tire smoking machine IMHO. Good Luck!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
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