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351W and space?

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1967marti

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I'm doing some major welding on my 67FB (all rear qtrs and frame ) and while i have it all bolted down to a jig I figure now would be a good time to do any welding/mods to the engine bay.
I'm planning on dropping in a 351W block with long-tube headers. Is there enough room to work around the block without too much headache? I've only had to deal with 302's up until now and on my last car (67 coupe) I had to cut up a deep-socket to get to a few spark-plugs... I'd prefer to not have to deal with that pain again.
I'm not totally sold off on the concept of the IFS kits (mostly the price) and I have all global west tube control arms up front so I
 
A 351w will fit easily. You can shave the shock towers for more room, but there really isn't a need. This is what a 460 looks like... and the 351w is alot smaller.

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Bill
 
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This is my 68 with a 351W with a Wyland Stealth high rise manifold. I also have Doug's Headers.

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That's good to see... for some strange reason i've only ever seen 351 and larger engines in 69+ year mustangs.

How bad (if at all) is it to get at the spark-plugs?
 
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