B2000 w 351W conversion
 

Hi. I'm currently building an 86 B2000 with a Ford 351 Windsor and a T-5 manual transmission. Have a few pix of what I have done over the past few days. Just looking to see what else I might be able to get done while it's in progress. Any feedback or comments appreciated!

umm yeah, that's gonna be tiiiight.

Yeah I'm hoping it's gon be a beast!!! More shots of a few days work!!!

Holley 650 and yes some mods are currently being done to accept a 4 cylinder mustang radiator. More pix when available. As far as the 5 speed conversion, yes I had to be different. Most do convert for convenience but I say that's gay! I have been fighting a lot of stuff but I have about got this damn thing done...Get some pix of burnouts n black marx too!!!!!!!!!!

did you have to change the oil pan to a rear sump?

Yes. I also removed the crossmember and am currently modifying it to contour the pan. I've got a few pix of the under carriage I'll post soon. All factory mounts and locations were kept from the truck to use with the ford drivetrain. (clearancing required in many spots!)

It is hard to tell from the pictures but the header looks really close to your brake line on the passenger side. Please make sure you leave plenty of clearance to avoid a very dangerous situation.

Everything has clearance except for the e-brake cable behind the driver's side header. I have posted a few extra photos of all the mounts in the original locations and the fitments they may have acquired. So far, so good!

that engine swap is cool as heck..looks like it will be a big time sleeper..how much did you spend about to do all the work so far to the truck??

You might have cooling issues with the smaller radiator. Have you figured out gearing? Most important FRAME STRENGTHING!, hate to see that 351 twist that truck all to hell on your first burn out.

You are exactly right about stretching some aspects of this swap. We are working on the frame issues so I don't twist it. The suspension is not at all maxed tho. It's actually not been touched except for lowering the bars a few turns and 1-on-1 rear. Gotta take it apart and turn the bars...bigger blocks in back! 4-Link Rear and hopefully Ford 8.8 COMING SOON!!! The factory rear gear is 3.90 in these trucks! (except 4x4 w/ 4.30 or sumn) I've only got a few simple things left to do before it becomes crankable/drivable. (Alternator, balancer, fuel pump, heater hoses & driveshaft) It ain't much but I'm POOR w/ bills like everyone else! I really haven't set down to figure out how much I've spent but I do have a list of parts bought and 90% of the receipts so I'll add up and get back to you on that! As far as the radiator goes, I ended up using a stock Mustang 2-row unit. With a little help from my grinder again, I open the front to accept it. It was a mess bc the 351w has such a long water pump neck that the pulley damn near touches the hood latch. That's sumn I didn't want to have to move. Now cutting grill, bumper mounts and maybe bumper to fit...Yeah the idea when I started this was that I wanted a Mustang bc I got screwed out of my last one...But I couldn't pass this truck up because they are becoming harder to find.( got a good deal too) Not to mention I still had some issues I didn't get to clear up with the last one either! :P So I decided to put 2 things to bed at once! I actually have a buddy who has a 5.0 EFI w/AT in an x-cab B2600 who inspired me to challenge him! So here I stand....I thank and appreciate everyone for their interest and opinions as I can always use more help!!!!!

Hey it's been years but about to do either 5.0 or 5.8 wanted to see how it all came together