What is the difference between 351W and 351C?

There are several external differences that can help to distinguish between the 351W engine and the 351C and M engines: The 351W has three bolts attaching the valve covers on the exhaust manifold side; the 351C,M has four. The 351W has the timing cover bolted to the block.

How much is a 351w engine worth?

As far as values it certainly depends on supply and demand but if the engine is in reasonably good rebuildable condition and an early example, I would think it worth somewhere between $300 and $450.

What kind of engine does a Ford 351 Cleveland have?

Ford 351 Cleveland engine – 10.2:1-C/R The Ford 351 Cleveland HP1 Ready2Run engine includes a fully machined, blueprinted & balanced long motor, including HP heads with over size valves and pocket ported.

When did the Ford 351C go off the road?

The 351C had earned a reputation as a formidable racing engine and a big-block trouncing street performer by the time Ford abandoned high performance and racing in February 1973. The Arab oil embargo of 1974 changed everything however.

When did 351C street performance motors become darling of performance industry?

I thought one or two of you guys might enjoy reading my ramblings about building 351C 4V street performance motors in the 1970s. The 351C became the darling of the performance industry from 1970 to 1973, nothing negative was written about the 351C during those years, there was no commentary about the intake ports being too large.

What was the compression ratio on a 351C Street motor?

We were milling quench chamber heads when everyone else was going the opposite direction! A standard displacement 351C with 63 cc combustion chambers and 0.075″ total clearance (0.040″ head gaskets plus 0.035″ nominal deck clearance) has 10.0:1 compression ratio.

How can I get more power out of my 351 Cleveland?

Install and torque main caps one at a time and check rotation. You should be able to turn the crank with one hand and it should roll over smoothly. If you can’t, clearances are too tight. You can free up more power with a Torrington bearing timing sprocket, which reduces friction.

Is the boss 351C A rebuildable engine block?

Except for the Boss 351, closed chamber headed Clevelands generally left the factory mounted on 2 bolt main blocks which means the block (or possibly the entire engine) was replaced somewhere in the vehicle’s past. Disassembly and inspection revealed what appeared to be a stock short block in good rebuildable condition.

What’s the torque curve on a 351 Cleveland?

And when you allow a more aggressive ramp, you make more power. This Comp hydraulic roller is good for 2,000 to 5,500 rpm, with .566-inch valve lift, 224 degrees of duration at .050 inch, and 110-degree lobe centers. It has good idle and aggressive amounts of torque with a broad torque curve.

What is the difference between 351W and 351C?