quick question!

Cannon · 05-18-2001, 10:15 PM

What is the compression on a stock 351 w? or where could i find this information?

Thanks again

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1989 mustang GT mildly modified,windsor sr.heads,TRW 10:90 flat top pistons,Flow tech headers, Manley vlaves, flowmaster exhaust,pro dumps,hotchkins upper and lower control arms, ebiach springs,koni shocks,pro5.0shifter,chrome moly weld in subframe connectors,new interior now a 2 seater,8pt chrome moly roll bar and HAL K-member,coilovers,castercambers,Auburn Pro Locker,3:73's Strange SS racing Splines 31 tooth c-clip eliminators.
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82 GT · 05-18-2001, 10:39 PM

It all depends on what year the engine is from? Late 60's and early 70's are the best years for higher compression engines.
What year 351 do you have?

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

Cannon · 05-18-2001, 10:43 PM

I have a 88 and a 95, both out of pickups, iam trying to decide which one to put some goodies on. Thanks For the reply

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 05-18-2001, 10:57 PM

use the 95 351, then you can use hydraulic roller cams like the motorsport E-303

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang
My Site (Not Done Yet)

82 GT · 05-18-2001, 10:59 PM

If you are going to add goodies, then you may as well get some nice flat top pistons and get some earlier heads with smaller chambers if you are looking for compression.
I would guess you have about 9:1 with either engine you have stock. You can still make plenty of power with even that much compression. When you start reaching 10:1 and higher compression you start needing octane boosters to run on pump gasoline.

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

Cannon · 05-18-2001, 11:12 PM

Thanks for the replys guys!

05-18-2001, 10:15 PM	#1
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	quick question! What is the compression on a stock 351 w? or where could i find this information? Thanks again ------------------ 1989 mustang GT mildly modified,windsor sr.heads,TRW 10:90 flat top pistons,Flow tech headers, Manley vlaves, flowmaster exhaust,pro dumps,hotchkins upper and lower control arms, ebiach springs,koni shocks,pro5.0shifter,chrome moly weld in subframe connectors,new interior now a 2 seater,8pt chrome moly roll bar and HAL K-member,coilovers,castercambers,Auburn Pro Locker,3:73's Strange SS racing Splines 31 tooth c-clip eliminators. Mass Mustang Club

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05-18-2001, 10:39 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	It all depends on what year the engine is from? Late 60's and early 70's are the best years for higher compression engines. What year 351 do you have? ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

05-18-2001, 10:43 PM	#3
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	I have a 88 and a 95, both out of pickups, iam trying to decide which one to put some goodies on. Thanks For the reply

05-18-2001, 10:57 PM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	use the 95 351, then you can use hydraulic roller cams like the motorsport E-303 ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang My Site (Not Done Yet)

05-18-2001, 10:59 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	If you are going to add goodies, then you may as well get some nice flat top pistons and get some earlier heads with smaller chambers if you are looking for compression. I would guess you have about 9:1 with either engine you have stock. You can still make plenty of power with even that much compression. When you start reaching 10:1 and higher compression you start needing octane boosters to run on pump gasoline. ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

05-18-2001, 11:12 PM	#6
Cannon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 52	Thanks for the replys guys!