The 351W heads are the exact same size as 302/289 heads, just have bigger valves and combustion chamber.
302 intake/exhaust manifolds will still fit fine.
Will headers from a 302 fit on 351W?
Registered. There are 2 problems with using 302 headers on a 351w. It doesn’t matter if they are long tubes or shorties. The problem is due
to the difference in deck height
, which means the headers will now sit higher and wider in the transmission tunnel.
Can you use 302 parts on a 351W?
302 heads are basically
the same as the 351w heads with the exception of the head bolt diameter
. 302 heads have a 7/16” head bolt hole and the 351w has a 1⁄2” head bolt. Opening the holes can be done by hand, if done with care.
Will a 302 computer run a 351?
A 302 MA computer would
run your future
351 with GT40 irons, mild cam, intake, exhaust. Finding these truck computers is no easy task.
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.
Are 302 and 351W heads the same?
late model 351 heads flow the same as the 302
so if you are upgrading the heads the ones to get are the early style…. But the difference are the bolt size on a 351 windsors are 1/2′′ and they are 7/16 on 289/302…
Are 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). The water passages are also right at the top of the block (where the heads sit). The image below shows a 302 block. A 351W block
is taller
.
How much wider is a 351 Windsor than a 302?
289/302 is 24W x 29L x 27.5H and weighs approx 460 pounds… 351W is
25W x 29L x 29H
and weighs approx 525…
How much does a 351 Windsor horsepower?
| 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 |
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What’s the difference between a 351 Windsor and a 351 Cleveland?
Windsor valve covers use 6-bolt covers, whereas the
Cleveland/Modified uses 8-bolt covers
. Timing Chain. Cleveland/Modified engines have the timing chain recessed into the front of the block itself, and its timing cover is essentially just a flat piece of metal.
Are 351 heads better than 302 heads?
The 351W heads are the exact same size as 302/289 heads, just have bigger valves and combustion chamber. 302 intake/exhaust manifolds
will still fit fine
.
Can you put 351C heads on a 351W?
Aussie heads are also available from
Bush Performance
. Bush Performance modifies 351C heads for installation on the 289/302/351W block, eliminating one water passage while creating another.
What balance is a 351 Windsor?
The larger 351W and 351C engines are
28-ounce offset balanced
. Offset balance is determined during an engine rebuild—a builder can go 28- or 50-ounce during the balancing process. They must have matched components going in.
How much taller is a 351 than a 302?
302 is an
8.2′′ deck
height, and the 351w is 9.5′′. So that’s 1.2′′ more deck height.
What is the difference between a Ford 302 and a Boss 302?
While the standard 302 used six bolts on the valve cover, the Boss
302 has eight bolts
. The valve cover was chromed in 1969 and changed in 1970 to cast aluminum. The connecting rods are the same as used in the 289 HIPO and have an engineering number of C3AE-D on them.
