Winsor or cleveland

Grifter · 03-26-2003, 08:13 PM

I have a 68 mustang conv't that needs an engine. I don't know enough to pick but is the 351 winsor or 351 cleveland better? Just looking for some opnions thanks.

Rev · 03-26-2003, 09:08 PM

It's so much easier to get after market parts for the Winsor. That makes for a cheaper build also IMHO. I would go with the Winsor.

Rev

hobgoblin351 · 03-26-2003, 10:01 PM

Rev's right. There are so many parts available for the Windsors now, it' tuff not to go that way. With the stroker kits, and EFI you can pretty much get all the horsepower you want. The only reason to go Cleveland is if you're looking to run high RPM's. With those 4V heads and big valves, you can rev as high as you want. Either that or you're just stubborn like me and run one just cuz ya can!

thunderbolt · 03-27-2003, 12:12 PM

ditto what everyone has said. I think the cleveland was the hot ticket in the 70's-mid 80's. But technology has made the windsor an equal or better performer. Plus as mentioned, cheaper, easier to get parts for, more aftermarket parts, no suspect oiling problems.

03-26-2003, 08:13 PM	#1
Grifter Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1	Winsor or cleveland I have a 68 mustang conv't that needs an engine. I don't know enough to pick but is the 351 winsor or 351 cleveland better? Just looking for some opnions thanks.

03-26-2003, 09:08 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	351W It's so much easier to get after market parts for the Winsor. That makes for a cheaper build also IMHO. I would go with the Winsor. 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

03-26-2003, 10:01 PM	#3
hobgoblin351 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 245	Rev's right. There are so many parts available for the Windsors now, it' tuff not to go that way. With the stroker kits, and EFI you can pretty much get all the horsepower you want. The only reason to go Cleveland is if you're looking to run high RPM's. With those 4V heads and big valves, you can rev as high as you want. Either that or you're just stubborn like me and run one just cuz ya can! __________________ 1970 Stang Conv: en:Boss351 (balanced/blueprinted) mech cam(240*@.050/.540 lift) Scrw in studs/comp cams rllr rkr Mldn valves 2.19in 1.71ex ported polished cc'd hrdnd ex Keith Black FT pistons(10.25/1) Weiand Excellorator manifold Holley700 DP mech 2nds MSD 6 box and Dis Headers/2 1/2 inch duels tr: modified FMX re:9-inch/3.89 limited slip

03-27-2003, 12:12 PM	#4
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	ditto what everyone has said. I think the cleveland was the hot ticket in the 70's-mid 80's. But technology has made the windsor an equal or better performer. Plus as mentioned, cheaper, easier to get parts for, more aftermarket parts, no suspect oiling problems.