I knew there was a 351C, but I didn't know that threr was a 351w (or m
for that matter). I need to do some reading up on these engines.
Thanks!!!
-=mike=-
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On Wed, 28 Apr 1999, Phil Martin wrote:
> Putting almost any flavor of 351W in a 75 or 76 should be very
> straightforward. The only issues I know of are:
>
> o Internal vs. External balancing
> o Electronics like EFI etc.
> o Intake and exhaust manifolds, water pumps, and other
> accessories clearing other stuff in the engine
> compartment.
>
> You can certainly make an _awful lot_ more power from a 351W than the 175hp
> Granada motor in the Bricklin. Ford Motorsport sells a naturally aspirated
> crate motor that makes 380hp on pump gas, for example.
>
> Be aware, though, that the 351W (Windsor) has _nothing_ in common with the
> earlier 351C (Cleveland). The 351C used to be preferred because it made way
> more power from the factory, and had massive valves, ports, and compression.
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