Is my 351 worth it?
08-26-2007, 03:17 AM
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RE: Is my 351 worth it?
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well i am installing a 351w with alluminum heads, all. rad, tubular k-member, no p.s, no a/c, and carb. will my front end weigh less than with a 302?
an iron headed one and it shouild
09-30-2007, 01:49 AM
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Just bore the 351 .030 over and you have a 357.
what would it be if you bore the 351 .040 over? sorry if its a noob question
09-30-2007, 03:32 PM
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what would it be if you bore the 351 .040 over? sorry if its a noob question
359
09-30-2007, 05:29 PM
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RE: Is my 351 worth it?
some say .030 over is a 357, some say 358. On .040 some say 359 and some say 360. I havn't done the math so i am not sure.
09-30-2007, 06:05 PM
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oh ok, thanks, how would you calculate it?
09-30-2007, 06:12 PM
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oh ok, thanks, how would you calculate it?
That is why i havn't done the math, i've never tried to find the formula.
09-30-2007, 06:15 PM
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haha, I guess I will do some researching, it would be nice to know
09-30-2007, 06:24 PM
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oh ok, thanks, how would you calculate it?
the program i have says its come out to being 358.9
09-30-2007, 06:41 PM
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RE: Is my 351 worth it?
what program are you using if you dont mind me asking?
any one have an idea how much a 351 bare block weighs?
09-30-2007, 06:57 PM
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RE: Is my 351 worth it?
well over 200lbs
desk top dyno