Which engine is better 351C or 351W?
“The 351W is a basic 302-type engine. The 351C engine got all the hype, but what we race today is the basic W or a combination of the two. The W is a better engine for long-lived low RPM power. It needs proper preparation to race, and, as it has the better torque curve on the low end, it is not a high rpm engine.
Why did Ford stop making the 351 Cleveland?
When the 351 Cleveland was discontinued after the 1974 model year, Ford needed another engine in that size range, since production of the 351 Windsor was not sufficient.
How much horsepower does a 351 Windsor have?
Ford 351W V-8 Specs
| Engine: | Ford 351W V-8 (5.8L) |
|---|---|
| Peak Horsepower: | • 1969 – 250 hp w/ 2 barrel carburetor, 300 hp @ 5,400 rpm w/ 4 barrel carburetor • 1972 (net power ratings adopted) – 153 hp w/ 2 barrel, 161 hp w/ 4 barrel • 1997 – 205 hp (CA version), 210 hp @ 3,600 rpm • Ford Lightning – 240 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
How much is a 351 Cleveland engine worth?
A bare 351C block and crank (nothing else) goes for over $500. A complete running engine at least $1200. The 4V heads alone would go for $300 -500 for open chamber.
How do you tell the difference between 2V and 4V 351 Cleveland?
The biggest physical difference between the 2V and 4V Cleveland heads is the huge intake and exhaust ports on the 4V heads. There simply isn’t enough material around the smaller 2V ports to hog them out to mate to 4V port dimensions.
What is the difference between 351 Windsor and 351 Cleveland?
The 351 Windsor has small heads and ports with small side-by-side, in-line valves and straight, five-bolt valve covers. It uses regular 5/8 inch spark plugs. The numerals 351 are cast into the lifter valley. Unlike the Cleveland, it uses a block timing chain and the radiator hose connects to the intake manifold.
What is the difference between Windsor and Cleveland?
Another difference between Windsor and Cleveland is that water passages in the Windsor flow into the intake manifold whereas the Cleveland has no water jackets in the manifold ( the thermostat is in the block not the manifold) Clevelands have different heads for 4V and 2V…
What is 351 Cleveland?
The 351 Cleveland is a member of the 335 series family of Ford small-block engines. Its large ports and oversize canted valves give it more horsepower and allow it to run at a higher rpm than the Windsor.
What is a 351 Modified?
Sure, ‘351’ refers to the engine size, but there were essentially three major versions of the Ford 351—the Windsor, Cleveland, and Modified*. *Officially, Ford never called these engines 400/351 Modified or 400M/351M. “Modified” was a slang designation originally applied by Ford enthusiasts, and the name just stuck.
