351 engine

[paulw]

Hi just was thinking maybe to ghange my 260 engine and i know about the 289 and 302 options but what about the 351 engine its out of a mach one mustang any info any one.

cheers paul

[Mal]

The 351 windsor has a taller deck height than the 302, to allow for the extra stroke. I don't know how much of a problem this will cause. I don't know if the engine is physicaly bigger anywhere else as well.

[paulw]

Cheers for that i need 2 look into it more may be 2 much agro

thanks paul

[gtsmrt]

Hi Paul,

If you want a 351 or as close as possible, the best option would be a 302 and put a stroker kit through it. Don't hold me to it, but going that way will give you 347 cubic inches and if you ask me that is plenty big enough for our Tiger's. 347 and still fits under the bonnet!!

Regards, Robin.

[paulw]

That sounds a better option go down the 302 road

thanks

[gtsmrt]

That sounds a better option go down the 302 road

A nice strong 302 or stroker motor would certainly get you moving. Hang on to your 260 though, just in case.

[paulw]

Hi
I will keep the 260 just in case i sell one day and they want the 260 engine to keep it all stock.

Cheers

[michael-king]

Paul,

I guess the question you havent been asked and the information you didnt provide is "why do you want a 351?"

For starters if its for power and torque a well setup 289 and 302 will easily match a stock 351.. and make sure its a 351 windsor not clevland as they wont fit. The windsor 260-302 blocks fit right in and will also be lighter an advantage in a Tiger.

If you want to fit a 351W you have to modify the front crossmember and perhaps the front scuttle where the engine goes under the firewall. Im not sure about the transmission tunnel but check what bellhousing they use that might also pose a problem.

if you do a nice alloy head roller cam 302 you are likely to get more power without fitting issues.. and again a weight advantage.

There are stroker options, 332, 347 350 and some slight variations between.. if you build one of these remember more power = more heat and that will be an issue in a tiger, you will have to upgrade the cooling and it would be advisable to change fans and coat exhuasts. Also if you do go down the stroker path you are better off spending the money on a good crank.. a proper forged one.. while some well known brands make them as cast.. and some cheap cast ones are available think about the fun of pulling a tiger engine to fix it.. better to soend the $ in the first place.

Finally, the more power and torque the more strain on the rear spring hangers, panhard rod mounts and axels, you will need more rubber and a traction assisting device (LSD + traction bars or torque arm) to try and put the power to the ground.

All things to consider...

[bigbob]

Speak to Dean , I think he stroked a 351 to 427 & fitted it by modifiying the engine mounting brakets. Coupled to a Tremec 6 speed ,its a quick car.

[Tomaselli]

its a quick car.

...yeh, but only in a straight line.

[garyv8tiger]

a 302 is pretty quick ,i wouldnt go bigger than a 347 stroker ,tomasellies 347 stroker flys ,i dont reckon much would beat it

[paulw]

Hi Everyone
it was only that a 351 engine was up for sale at my local scrap yard i will pass on that and go for a 302 it was i was thinking of a winter project still not sure yet ,all about budget.

thanks for the replies

regards paul