wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas?

johnwb · 08-15-2005, 02:11 PM

I have a stock 351w 2bbl out of an econoline van,ha ha ,yeah try not to laugh I got it for nothing .I would like to get somewhere between 350 to 400hp from it without changing the heads. My plan is then to take it and put it in the 93 4cly notchback that i own.Does anyone have any good ideas on a good combo of intake,carbs,cam,etc,to use?

Gearhead999 · 08-15-2005, 02:56 PM

Good cam, intake and carb will help alot. But....HP is in the heads.

A good set of cyl heads or port job make a BIG difference on the Windsor.

johnwb · 08-15-2005, 03:14 PM

Thank you,any idea what windsors came with larger valves?

82 GT · 08-15-2005, 06:42 PM

The '69-70 351w heads have 1.94/1.60 valves but it takes some searching to find some.

rwhite65 · 08-15-2005, 09:18 PM

Rev had a set for sale that I think had even maybe been ported some. Look him up.
Ryan

82 GT · 08-16-2005, 12:04 AM

If I could do it all over again, I would spend money on a set of good heads first and then buy cam, intake, etc.....

rwhite65 · 08-16-2005, 03:35 AM

If I could do it all over again, I would spend money on a set of good heads first and then buy cam, intake, etc.....

DIDO
Ryan

~The Jester~ · 08-16-2005, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82 GT

The '69-70 351w heads have 1.94/1.60 valves but it takes some searching to find some.

I got TWO sets of them. One needs gone over BAD, the other set would prolly bolt on and go, although I'd get them checked out to be safe.

Good sized valves, decent ports, lots of meat for extra porting.

350-400 HP is an easy task on that Windsor without spending a zillion dollars. Find yourself a set of Dart Windsor Sr. heads (iron) usually around $700 ready to go. KILLER iron heads. Throw in an F303 cam, Torker II intake, 650 Holley and you're there!

1990bluelx351 · 08-25-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwb

I have a stock 351w 2bbl out of an econoline van,ha ha ,yeah try not to laugh I got it for nothing .I would like to get somewhere between 350 to 400hp from it without changing the heads. My plan is then to take it and put it in the 93 4cly notchback that i own.Does anyone have any good ideas on a good combo of intake,carbs,cam,etc,to use?

uhhhh.. what is your intentions for the car???? To get that hp and NOT pull the heads is very hard. Scrap the heads, find a good set of heads.. $700.00 and put in a nice cam.. no problem.

08-15-2005, 02:11 PM	#1
johnwb 88lx work in progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada Posts: 62	wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? I have a stock 351w 2bbl out of an econoline van,ha ha ,yeah try not to laugh I got it for nothing .I would like to get somewhere between 350 to 400hp from it without changing the heads. My plan is then to take it and put it in the 93 4cly notchback that i own.Does anyone have any good ideas on a good combo of intake,carbs,cam,etc,to use?

08-15-2005, 02:56 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? Good cam, intake and carb will help alot. But....HP is in the heads. A good set of cyl heads or port job make a BIG difference on the Windsor. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

08-15-2005, 03:14 PM	#3
johnwb 88lx work in progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada Posts: 62	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? Thank you,any idea what windsors came with larger valves?

08-15-2005, 06:42 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? The '69-70 351w heads have 1.94/1.60 valves but it takes some searching to find some. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-15-2005, 09:18 PM	#5
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? Rev had a set for sale that I think had even maybe been ported some. Look him up. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

08-16-2005, 12:04 AM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? If I could do it all over again, I would spend money on a set of good heads first and then buy cam, intake, etc..... __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-16-2005, 03:35 AM	#7
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: wanting to make 350 to 400 hp from 351w any Ideas? If I could do it all over again, I would spend money on a set of good heads first and then buy cam, intake, etc..... DIDO Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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