DeTomaso Mailing List: April 98, Message #32

Doesn't SVO offer a 351 block in a Cleveland deck height?  Would that
prevent some of these problems?

I interviewed Vic Edelbrock for a Pantera International article
recently, and he said they are limited their offering for the 351C
because it has been out of production so long.  They are also about to
offer a 351EFI system, along with all the manifolds, cam's and
aluminum heads.  

I would have to vote for a 351 SVO, especially if you could put 351C
style valve covers on it.


Scott Black

---KVERGES@figdav.com wrote:
>
> I say DO IT.
> 
> The 351C was great in 1974, but it is really a dinosoar and suffered
from lack of development ever since.  The 351 W will fit fine, but
will need new exhaust headers, some accessory bracket changes and a
bit of H2O plumbing work.  But then you have a superior block, oodles
of aftermarket head availability (even the mighty Brodix has joined
the fray), Factory EFI if you like, and taller deck hight for stroker
capability.
> 
> My next serious engine will be a windsor.
> 
> Keith
> 
> >>> Louis Schlaudt <lschlaudt@compuserve.com> 03/31/98 04:37PM >>>
> I have been contemplating a new engine for my Pantera, and have been
> considering a Windsor engine.  Any thoughts on this?
> 
> Some benefits that I can see are:
> 
> 1) Reduced weight - the Windsor weighs about 90 lbs. less,  and with
> aluminum heads about 140 lbs less (I think).
> 
> 2) The above should help in the handling department .
> 
> 3) Greater parts availability.
> 
> 4) Reduced cost - (aluminum heads complete are only about a grand)
> 
> 5) Keeps the original motor stock and available for reinstallation if
> desired
> someday.
> 
> I have several interesting articles on the 351W and the horsepower
you can
> get from stroking it, using long rods in it etc.  One example is a
"mild"
> 10 to 1
> 408ci stroker motor cranking out 543 Hp and 527 lbs-ft of torque.
> 
> Anyone have any reasons I shouldn't consider this?
> 
> What all is required to do this? I know you'd need headers and
accessory 
> brackets.  What flywheel/clutch combo do you use?  Any other gotchas?
> 
> Also - on the stroker motor - I know piston speed was brought up as a
> potential
> caveat.  How do you calculate this and what is too much?
> 
> Anxiously awaiting opinions/ideas...
> 
> Louis in Houston
> 
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