Got a question guys hope you can help me out. I have a 1977 maverick, 2 door, 6 cyl 4.1L 250. I was curious what would be the benefit, if any, and non-benefits i guess to replacing my current engine with a Ford Police Interceptor engine and tranny.
re: i am sorry still new to cars, dont laugh. i guess what i was asking is would that be a good engine to put in to boost performance. i have been looking for an engine, automatic, to replace the stock one with. someone told me a police engine would be my best bet, seeing as its automatic and powerful. so i was wondering if there would be any downsides to having the interceptor powering my maverick and what modifications would anyone recommend to the interceptor. as well, what mods would you do to the stock engine thats in place already. again sorry for my lack of knowledge but just barely getting started with learning about cars and i LOVE my mav and want it to kick some a$$ on all these imports that are crowding the streets now days. again any help would be appreciated
Yo... NWO, I know that Max didn't mean that mean or anything. I think his reaction, kind of like mine, is...why not? Many folks on the board did the swap that you're thinking of, including me. I have no complaints with mine, and it's a great project if you love your car. (If you're new to cars, with a little patience your project will teach you a LOT.) Do you have a 302 Interceptor handy right now...or are you going that route because that's what someone said? The reason I ask is that just about any 302 fits perfectly in the engine compartment--I'm running one meant for an '85 Mustang GT. Also, any 302 can be modified to make it do whatever you want. Unless you've got an Interceptor handy, IMHO, I wouldn't bend over backwards to find one to put in. As for the existing engine, I'd modify it by replacing it with the 302. There are some here who would tell you different, though, and I'll let them speak their peace. If you need any help at all, everyone on the board is knowledgeable and have learned all the lessons--pretty much through experience. Just ask and be patient...we're all here to help one another. Bests, Atzy. P.S.: My rig DOES kick ricer a$$. :::AEA
re: this forum is great! everyone here so far is so understanding. thanx for the advise! the reason i asked is because i am planning on buying a old Kings County Sherrifs car on thursday or friday, only $800 bux. engine and tranny is in great condition and i planned on using it to drive til i get some money saved to transfer the engine into the Mav. i believe it has the 351w engine in the sherrifs car. how would something like that work out?
the 351w will fit. some people like it. if you don't modify the shock towers your in for a plug changing nightmare. i now have a 302 in mine and like it a lot better. my next will be a 347. thats a 302 block stroked out to 347 inches. lots of speed equipment and a lot easier to work on. good luck whichever way you go.
Max, you're D-shiznit. NWO, I would seriously consider your intentions with the 351. Don't get me wrong--$800 is very reasonable for the car you're talking about--and that's a great price for a whole car. You're in for some cutting and welding and a lot of question-asking by putting the 351 in there...but after the mods it does fit. I would think about how much experience you've had with working on cars--and how much you intend to learn. I would suggest a 302 as your first swap project, just because it's the most straightforward, but your plan with driving the other car around while saving up money sounds very reasonable. If you have a ton of patience and are ready for a steep learning curve, then the 351 is indeed possible, but do think about how much you want to get into your project, and ask as many questions as you need to. Just my $0.02. Bests, Atzy.
are you sure its a 351 and not a 352 interceptor? which I think is an FE big block, and would mean a whole lot more difficulties. I don't mean to dout you but did say you're new to cars and whoever is selling you the car could be giving you the wrong info without knowing better, I've seen it happen before.
Unless I missed it, you havn't told us what year/type of Ford it was from. the MUSTANT 5.0 police interceptor engines were actually BONE stock 5.0's (a testament to their durability) While I have heard of rumor's stating them using cast iron g40 heads, I am nearly positive that is not true. For that matter your inceptor motor may be mearly a stock engine. you think it is a 351, so that leads me to believe it is a 70's car?? I just picked up an 88 5.0 NOTCH X CHP police interceptor mustang for $425 (wrecked) that my bro and I are restoring (local college is going to do the body repair) I haven't pulled the engine apart, but so far looks bone stock.
My 302 is a from a police mustang and it looks like it has has slightly bigger valves and ports, although it was just rebuilt. Still there no real real evidence of major macine work
