302 heads on a 351w

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  1. johnson

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    i have a 90 crown vic with a 351w. im about to put it back together and i got curious. could you put a set of 302 heads on my 351w?
     
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    You would have to bore the head bolt holes out to 1/2" unless someone makes a stud that steps down from 1/2 to 7/16ths. Careful which heads you use too. later 302/351 has ther same heads.
     
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    thank ya very much
     
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    Ive drilled these out in the past with no problems
     
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