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Mail From: "George Najarian" <(email redacted)>

I am currently building a 351W for my '86 Mustang GT convertible. I am planning several
mods to the internals of the engine. For example, I already have machined 400 rods to fit
in the block, giving me a 1.88 rod length to stroke ratio. I have two questions that
I hope somebody out there can help me with.

1. The original block came with a rope type rear seal. I REALLY would like to avoid
using this type of seal. Ford Motorsport offers a one piece Viton seal for '93 and newer
blocks (m6701-b351). It looks like I can have the block machined to make this seal fit.
Can anybody tell me if this sounds ok? More importantly, does anybody have the diameter
and depth measurements needed for this seal? My machinist can do the cut if I tell him
what I need done.

2. I want to install a roller cam in this block. It does NOT have milled lifter bores.
What are my options, and how well will they work?

I am a member of the mustangs mailing list. I just requested a subscription to the
fordnatics mailing list, so I am not sure if I will get any posts to the fordnatics list.
PLEASE email me any comments or information; I will post a summary if I get any requests.
Thank you in advance.

* George Najarian Team OS/2 *
* (email redacted) Team.Net 87 Mustang GT CP (13.9/102) *
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