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Post by stephen on Apr 7, 2011 20:37:35 GMT -5
I yall, I've owned a beautiful 1977 Mercury Monarch 2dr for about 5 years now (from orig. owner) that is almost rust free and totally original. it was equipped with a 302 and C4 and the goofy 8.7 2.47:1 rear, and was painted in saddle metallic. it rolled over 100,000 and it lost oil pressure and seized. I cannot decide for replacement between the 302 which would be easier and somewhat cheaper, or go with the 351w which would require new oil pan/accessory mounting plate, intake, manifolds/headers and balancer. any insight on this would be appreciated and if anyone knows of a company that makes headers for monarch 302's or 351's that would be very very helpfull.
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Post by robic58 on Apr 7, 2011 21:35:48 GMT -5
My votes goes to a 302..
A tight 302 , with a great carburator, and a hotter rear end will give you all the thrills you want.
But that's me, you pick what YOU want. Good luck, Ralph
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Post by stephen on Apr 16, 2011 21:50:12 GMT -5
does anyone know of a company who makes headers for a monarch with a 302? cant find one
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Post by robic58 on Apr 17, 2011 8:23:48 GMT -5
Check out the "SUMMIT RACING" website-- they carry performance parts from major manufacturers-
Hint- key in "ford Maverick" instead of "mercury monarch" --
Remember cheap usually means = no good.
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Post by d reed on Aug 12, 2011 6:53:03 GMT -5
302 and 351 motor mounts dont match,when i changed from a six to the 351,i bought 302 mounts,had to drill holes and fight to get it in,hope this helps!!!
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Post by stalkingrooster on Aug 21, 2011 23:59:37 GMT -5
302 is the way to go,the 351 is a tight fit and 5 liter mounts dont work without drilling new holes,good luck!!!
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