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Topic: 289/302 vs 351W bolt kits
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craigber
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: Vancouver, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-21-2006 02:24 PM
 
hi
anyone know the differences between bolt kits for a 289/302 vs the 351W? there is a significant difference in price and just wanted to see if i can get away with the cheaper kit
thanks
craig
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 09-21-2006 04:18 PM
I'm not for certain, but I am of the assumption that the two kits will be slightly different. The 351W block is 1" taller that the 289/302 block. That leaves alot of room for differences. I would play it safe and get the correct kit. You'll spend more money buying the correct bolts after the fact.
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-21-2006 04:27 PM
If you're talking about ARP engine accessory bolt kits, spend the extra money. They are worth every penny.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-21-2006 07:59 PM
351 has 1/2 inch head bolts.
289/302 uses 7/16.
That's one difference in the price.
The other is that the 351 kit comes with more bolts.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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craigber
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: Vancouver, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-21-2006 09:04 PM
hi
the 289/302 kit is twice the price and doesn't include head bolts...intake, valve covers, dist.holdown, oil pan, fuel pump, water pump, header bolts....i am really after the intake and header bolts right nowcraig
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-22-2006 10:54 AM
YOu can buy the intake and header bolts seperatly.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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craigber
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: Vancouver, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-22-2006 11:05 AM
Hi
i could buy the bolts seperately but they would cost almost what i would pay for a 351W kit....i think the intake bolts would work (i have seen the intake bolt kit from ARP say it is for 289/302/351W) and am just wondering what other bolts from a 351W kit would work on my 289...i am in Canada and ARP bolts cost a smalll fortune up here...my local speed shop want well over $200 for a 289/302 kit and i can get the 351W kit on eBay for about $60 (US) although shipping will almost double that
thanks
craig
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