[DeTomaso] Why use a 351 Cleveland rather then a 351 Windsor??

[asajay at asajay.com]

Past the fact it's already been discussed numerous times... you  
already have a 351C ready to stuff in.  Do It!

It usually boils down to personal preference.  The Windsor may have  
more parts availability, many folks here run Windows.  Many run  
Clevelands, some run newer Ford Engines, some run Mopar, some run Chevy.

 From a strictly "parts availability and options" point of view,  
Windsor is probably the better way to go.  It depends on what you want  
to accomplish.

So with that in mind, tell us your goals and I'm sure the discussion  
will center on which engine is more right for your application.  It  
all bears re-discussing. :)

Asa Jay

Quoting bwerner at live.com:

> Ok you ford guys, why would I want to put a 351 Cleveland back in my  
>  Pantera, instead of using a much better engine, the 351 Windsor??
>
> I have used and raced Chevrolets all my life until I purchased my   
> 73L.  It of course came with a 351 Cleveland with the big ported   
> heads (which are useless on the street).  I had a custom built 351   
> Cleveland with Aluminum Heads and complete roller motor built, and   
> It is ready to go into the car now.  I happened to be at a Barnes &   
> Noble and purchased a book on Windsor engines, it seems to me that   
> would have been a better way to go.  Any input would be greatly   
> appreciated as I know nothing about ford engines.
>
> I hope I didn't open a can of worms, but I think we could all   
> benefit from this discussion.  Thanks.
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