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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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I have a 1971 fastback and I dont know whether to put a 302 in it or a 351 cleveland, what do you guys think?
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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408 cleveland.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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If you have the Cleveland go that way. There is no substitute for cubes.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Run with the Clevleand. So much more fun.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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WINDSOR!**** on the cleveland.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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windsorrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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I love the Windsor, thats what I have. But he already has the Clev laying around and I'm assuming its fresh????
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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It really depends on what you want to do with the car. 351c is cool but there are alot more parts available for the 302.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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what did the car come out with originally?
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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build a blown 347 stroker!!!



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