Boss 351 buildup...

mach1marvel · 08-15-2002, 02:36 PM

Does anyone here have experience with the 351C?

I have recently aquired a 73 Mach 1 with a 351C.

It would seem, through extensive research, that the engine
in this car has been built close to Boss 351 specs.
Its a 4 bolt main block. 11-1+ compression ratio.
4v heads. Torker 351 high rise man. Crane Fireball 302A cam.
the list of parts goes on.

I, not having too much hands on wrench pulling, am a little
lost in how to make this car run a little better than it does.
Its runnning a little hot - my solution was to run a higher octane fuel mix, say 102? Timing?
Its a bit sluggish or boggy of the line. Timing? Stall Con?

Any advice to putting this baby back on the street / strip
would be appreciated.

I look forward to being a part of this Mustang Message Board!!!

Thanks,

brenT

mustangII460 · 08-16-2002, 10:20 PM

Since its a Mach I guess keep the C motor in it.

Every 351C I ever had ran hot.

I always look at timing / vacum advance first for a sluggy motor. You may have some highway gears causing slow start also.

Anyway welcome and post often, no one knows everything thats why were here

Frank

71grande · 08-17-2002, 01:55 AM

Hey now! some of us know something! I for one know that I know NOTHING there fore I know somethng.. that Iknow nothing but that means that I know something... Oh heck Ive confused myself again...

Welcome to the board!

Mike

Rev · 08-17-2002, 12:25 PM

Mike , have you been studying Descartes? He's the French philosopher that said "I think, therefore I am". I believe that's right anyway. LOL.

Rev

08-15-2002, 02:36 PM	#1
mach1marvel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2	Boss 351 buildup... Does anyone here have experience with the 351C? I have recently aquired a 73 Mach 1 with a 351C. It would seem, through extensive research, that the engine in this car has been built close to Boss 351 specs. Its a 4 bolt main block. 11-1+ compression ratio. 4v heads. Torker 351 high rise man. Crane Fireball 302A cam. the list of parts goes on. I, not having too much hands on wrench pulling, am a little lost in how to make this car run a little better than it does. Its runnning a little hot - my solution was to run a higher octane fuel mix, say 102? Timing? Its a bit sluggish or boggy of the line. Timing? Stall Con? Any advice to putting this baby back on the street / strip would be appreciated. I look forward to being a part of this Mustang Message Board!!! Thanks, brenT

08-17-2002, 01:55 AM	#3
71grande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente CA. Posts: 85	Hey now! some of us know something! I for one know that I know NOTHING there fore I know somethng.. that Iknow nothing but that means that I know something... Oh heck Ive confused myself again... Welcome to the board! Mike __________________ A great man once told me, "..." Well any way I guess that he wasn't that great. My garage: 1971 Mustang Grande, MSD6A, 625 Road Demon JR, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Hopes and Dreams... 1970 Norton 750 Commando 1993 Saturn SC2. The wifeys. fuzzy dice and all.

08-17-2002, 12:25 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Descartes? Mike , have you been studying Descartes? He's the French philosopher that said "I think, therefore I am". I believe that's right anyway. LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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08-16-2002, 10:20 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Since its a Mach I guess keep the C motor in it. Every 351C I ever had ran hot. I always look at timing / vacum advance first for a sluggy motor. You may have some highway gears causing slow start also. Anyway welcome and post often, no one knows everything thats why were here Frank