Ive debated about this for months now about what to do with my LX and Ive decided to build a 351C. This could probably go in the 351 section but I would rather keep it here if I can. I just got the heads a few days ago and have only had time to start sandblasting on one of them. Once I get done, they will be sent to the machine shop, along with the block. Im hoping to have it done late summer/early fall.

The engine:

-1972 XY Std bore Cleveland block (high nickel)
-1972 4V closed chamber heads (2.19/1.60 valves)
-I have a Weiand tunnel ram that I used on my 68 but I doubt Ill use it for this...Im really trying to find a Holley Strip Dominator
-Jay Allen cam
-Foged pistons
-H beam rods
-Stock crank
-Stud mount RR
-ARP head/main studs
-1 7/8 full length headers (Ill have to fab up an X pipe but Im keeping the 3" dumps)
-Milodon Oil pan
-Small nitrous kit (maybe 100-125 shot)
-MSD ignition setup

Tranny:
-Im rebuilding a C-4
-Decent stall
-Shift kit

Other:
-While the engine is out Im going to paint the engine compartment
-Cowl hood if the carb wont clear

I think the car is a pretty good foundation:
-Lakewood 50/50s and 90/10s
-Lakewood "Traction Action" lift bars
-Rebuilt rear end with 4.10s
-Ford Racing upper control arms
-Eibach drag springs (with airbag)
-Battery relocated
-6pt rollcage
-Tubular Engine cradle
-Subframes
-MT ET Streets

I think it should be interesting...not too many Cleveland foxes running around...Ill take alot of pics and post them up here..Tell me what you guys think

 

I havent had time to really clean any of it and I only got part way done sandblasting one head today so everything looks crappy...

 

4 bolt block?

 

those heads are sex. dont forget to have hard ex seats installed

 

Haha thanks 77, and actually midway thru sandblasting them the local performance shop called me and said that they have some aluminum heads and intakes for a Cleveland that they are trying to get rid of so Im gonna go check it out..no its a 2 bolt..Ive ran a 2 bolt in my 68 for years without any problems so Im a believer

 

Has anyone on here done this swap before? Im curious about hood clearance...I doubt Ill be able to use the stock hood but it would be cool if I could..

 

Good luck with the swap. I haven't read too much into the 351C swap, I will be doing the 351W swap soon. I read you CAN fit the 351W under a stock hood

 

Thanks matt, are you gonna run a carb setup or sre you sticking with EFI? Its hard to find much info on this swap...a 351W is def alot more popular but I know Clevelands better than anything else...and itll be something different...we'll see how it turns out..

 

I will be staying FI.
Yeah I think someone else is doing that swap at the moment too, I remember reading it somewhere...

good luck