[DeTomaso] 351w or 351c

[Ed Mendez]

Yes, good idea and that is an option, I know I would have to change exhaust, AC brackets, etc. What would you do to the Cleveland to make it about 550hp?

Thanks, Ed


On 10/01/2013, at 12:44 PM, "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:

> My own two cents.
> 
> Panteras have 351 Clevelands.  Even I played with the car with the W ( not
> sure I would, other costs involved in switching it out )
> I would keep the Cleveland with the car.
> 
> If this engine shop is that good, why not use a part of your credit to just
> freshen up the existing Cleveland and save the rest of your credit
> for another project or upgrades down the road.
> 
> Michael.
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> On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Ed Mendez <edducati at mac.com> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
>> 
>> My 71 Pantera has a built 351c in it now, I know the builder who did it
>> and the previous owner (one of my best friends) so I know it is a well
>> built engine and pretty radical, but it was done about 18 years ago and
>> only broke in and started in the car but never driven; car has been in
>> garage and off the road for 28 years. Also has a flat tapper cam. Neither
>> of them can honestly remember what the internals or specs are, but knowing
>> them it is as radical as you can get 18 years ago.
>> 
>> I am sure it's a great motor, but I have the chance right now to obtain a
>> fully built 351w new Dart Sportsman block (4 bolt splayed mains) and Dart
>> Pro 1 CNC aluminum heads, Dart manifold and stroked to 427ci all scat
>> internals with h-beam rods and full hydraulic roller motor. 634hp. I have
>> an engine credit at a well established engine shop, so not going to cost me
>> anything.
>> 
>> My car is at a point that I can pull the motor now and do this.
>> 
>> So, should I pull the trigger on the Winsor or just stay with the
>> Cleveland?
>> 
>> Does a Windsor decrease the value? Is it a good upgrade for value on the
>> car?
>> 
>> Or the other option is pull the Cleveland stroke it to 408, aluminum heads
>> and roll prize it.
>> 
>> If I do the Windsor should I keep or sell the Cleveland?
>> 
>> So just want to get opinions for you guys.
>> 
>> Thanks Ed
>> 
>> 
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