[DeTomaso] Engine Choices

[Julian Kift]

What about the MME 351C blocks that are now available? I uderstood they are a true Cleveland with improved webbing and oiling. IMO the weak link in any high HP Cleveland build is finding a good block to start from. 
 
Dan Jones has documented successful Cleveland combinations and builds down to a complete list of part #'s, so why leave that decision to anyone less familiar with Clevelands? It's just a matter of finding someone you can trust to do the asembly.
 
Julian
 
> From: will.kooiman at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:54:32 -0500
> To: cengles at cox.net
> CC: dfcex at excaliburre.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Engine Choices
> 
> One suggestion, though, is to use a modern block.
> 
> A 351C with a Dart or Ford SVO block isn't any less a 351C. You need to do something with the plumbing at the front, and you can't use your 351C oil pan, oil pump, or distributor, but the cost and hassle of switching to a Clevor is worth it.
> 
> On Jul 30, 2012, at 7:46 AM, cengles at cox.net wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Dear Dan,
> > 
> > Given your location in southern California and given your 
> > dismal record and luck with Cleveland engines (which I understand are 
> > built for you by a local engine builder???), then I have three words of 
> > advice for you: Call Russ Felps [ 714-870-8570 ]
> > 
> > He may cost more than your usual engine builder, but you 
> > may only need to visit him once every several years. rather than your 
> > current schedule. The savings may be significant.
> > 
> > Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> > 
> > On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 3:41 AM, Dan Courtney wrote:
> > 
> >> Here I go again, about to spend a few grand putting a Cleveland back 
> >> together for the upmteenth time.
> >> I'm just wondering if anyone has a better idea?
> >> 
> >> Dan
> >> 
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