Can I use 302 heads on a 351?
You can use 351 heads on a 302 by using reducers but you cant use the 302 heads on the 351 unless you have them drilled out for the larger bolts. You can’t use the 302 intake on the 351. The 351 is roughly one inch wider up there.
How much horsepower does a 351 modified have?
Horsepower. The 351 was available as a two-barrel which was a basic engine and a four-barrel, or performance, engine. The two-barrel was rated at 240 horsepower while the four-barrel was rated at 285 horsepower.
Is the Ford 302 and 351 the same block?
On a 302 (or smaller c.i.d.) blocks, the distributor mount is almost flush with the top of the block (where the intake sits). A 351W block is taller. So, the distributor mount is below the block surface where the intake sits. There is also more space between the water passages and the cylinder heads.
Is the 351M A big block or small block?
The 351C used the “Small Block” bellhousing bolt pattern. The 351M/400 used the “Big Block” bellhousing bolt pattern.
What was the last year Ford made the 289?
1968 was the last year of production for the 289 in the U.S. The 289 was also used in the first Australian Ford Falcon GT, the XR Falcon GT. A high-performance version of the 289 engine was introduced late in the 1963 model year as a special order for Ford Fairlanes.
What is a 351M engine?
351M production began for the 1975 model year and blocks were cast in the Michigan Casting Center or the Cleveland Foundry. The 351M was the last pushrod V8 block designed by Ford until the introduction of the 7.3-liter “Godzilla” engine for the Super Duty trucks in model year 2020.
What is the difference between a 351M and a 351W?
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. The Windsor motors couldn’t come close.
Is 302 better than 351W?
So for equal money, a 351 will have more cubes, more low end torque, and a lower RPM peak. A 302 will have the same HP, but a slightly higher tq peak with lower tq numbers. In almost any situation, cubes are better. Unless you can make your goals cheaper with the super-cheap 302.
What parts are interchangeable between 302 and 351?
That means that almost all parts swap between a 302 and a 351. This includes: Heads, cam, lifters, timing chain, timing chain cover, water pump, engine mounts, and all sorts of other stuff. The bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as a 302, so all trannies that bolt to a 302 will bolt to a 351.
Will 351W heads fit a 302?
The 351W heads will bolt right on. You use the 302 intake. There are some things that you will have to address, though. The 351w heads use 1/2″ head bolts vs the 302 which uses slightly smaller 7/16″ bolts. ARP sells special reducing washers to fill the gap and to keep the bolts in line.
What’s the difference between a 302 and A 351W?
A 351W has a taller deck heigth 9.5″ inch vs. 8.2″ inch for the 302. Also, it has larger diameter crank journals and a wider intake manifold. The distributor is taller and it features 1/2″ inch head bolts instead of the 302’s 7/16″ inch head bolts.
Does Boss 302 have Cleveland heads?
The Boss 302 used Cleveland type heads . If it is a Boss 302 it will have screw in core [freeze]plugs and will be a four bolt main block. I beg to differ! I had one!!
Are 302 and 351 blocks the same?
The blocks are the same . You need 351 crank and rods to convert. If you want a really free revving 351, use the 351 crank, but use the 302 rods, as they are longer. In order to do this you however need a special piston for this with a higher pin height.