i was wondering if what i should go with, a stroked 351w (393, 408, 420?), or a big block 460, for my 68 coupe?

 

you havent specified what your looking for at all as far as usage and performance and drivability

 

Neither one is original to the car so just shooting from the hip I'd saygo big. I often wishthat Iwould have done the FE rebuild and swap on my 67. I have a perfectly good 390 sitting on the floor.[&o]. So if you have access to a nice big block, given it to do over again, I'd probably say "What the hell?!" and go with the big block if it's a toy. If it's a driver go with the 351w. The 351w c/6 rack & pinion setup is not too tough to take.

Ah well, maybe next time.

 

i want a street performer that will run like a scalded cat

 

Why not a stroker based on the 460? The 385-series will handle a lot more power than the Windsor. The only reason I'd pick the Windsor is if you were looking for a road racer and needed the weight balance...and didn't have the budget for an aluminum block.

That said, good luck stuffing the 385 into the engine bay of a '68.

 

Stroker!
Never liked all the weight of an FE, in the front of a Mustang. Kills the handling.

 

id say go with the windsor

460 just seems like overkill in a 68

 

def 351w stroker, 460 way to damn big

 

For street the 351 would be better. You can get more parts that make streetable power for the Windsor for cheaper. Big block parts are ex-PENS-ive!! You can make more power than you can handle on the street with a 408, so why do it with a heavier engine? For an all out race application, a stroked 460 would be a complete Goliath, power out the wazoo!!!

 

im runing the man o war 460 which is a stroked 351w.unless your going to road race it get the 460 to cut back on the weight alum heads and intake help alot. if you get a aftermarket 460 block you can stroke it to a 806.