Obsol3te

Looking for a 351 Windsor (new). A Web site would be greatly appreciated.

USAMuscle

Try wrecking yards first. Check all the old Ford cars, you might get lucky. I know out here I can take any engine from the yard complete with all accessories for $120.</P>

Obsol3te

highly doubt any junk yards in my area would have something in good condition. and i've already checked 2... !</P>


would prefer a NEW one willing to pay the 2 grand</P>

USAMuscle

http://www.dssracing.com/sportsmanblock.html</P>


http://www.racerwalsh.com/v8_ford_short_blocks.htm</P>


http://www.wmsracing.com/pgi-CustomL...,2,160,=,block</P>


Just do an internet search for a Ford racing block. The 2nd site listed has new 351 sportsman blocks for $700-$1050. There are a ton of companies selling aftermarket blocks, so just use http://www.google.com and do some searching.</P><edited><editID>USAMuscle</editID><editDate>38013.5615393519</editDate></edited>

Obsol3te

Should I be looking for a 351 windsor then?</P>


or just a plan ole 351? im seeing Dry/wet sump siamese n junk and ive got no idea what anything means so its not helping !</P>

TheGmKiller331

Whats so special about this build that you cant use a junkyard block?For what you will spend on a new block you can get a a block and do all the machine work and then some.If you arent out drag racing and only drag racing i would go with a junkyard block.Even if you have to drive a little bit to another town you can still get one in great shape for a fraction of the price.</P>


I would if i were you go with a 351 Windsor.Bore it .030 over mill all the necessary parts and build it up.JUst make sure for your own good you have the engine sonic checked cracks and what have you.Then its all uphill from there.</P>

Obsol3te

hrmm, wouldnt there be wear and tear on the block from the previous owner/owners? wouldnt it need to be resleeved n all that junk?

TheGmKiller331

No.It doesnt matter what they did to it before as long as its able to bored out.That freshens up the cylinders and lines them back up to being true.You could buy a few new blocks for what a sleeve job costs.I would just go find a good used motor that looks bonestock and have it checked out.Even if you have to bore it 30 thousandths over it can still be built 1-2 times more if you go 40 next time or choose to just go to the **X**** limit which is 60 thousandths.My 331 is bored 60 over so if i want to rebuild it i need a new block.

USAMuscle

A lot of people who rebuild engines actually prefer a used block because it's seasoned, meaning the composition of the block is more stable because it has been through many heat cycles. This means it's less likely to warp compared to a new block. Just some food for thought. However the new castings are usually stronger than factory blocks thanks to thicker webbing in the lifter bore area, so they will hold up to more horsepower. It depends on how much power you want to get out of it. For a mild street machine, your money would be best spent getting a used block and having it machined.</P>

Obsol3te

hrmm</P>


well my HP goal would be 500hp</P>


is that ok with a used block that you guys are talking about?</P>