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Nov 27, 2008 | 08:02 PM

revnkevnca

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engine question

Looking to build a 351w for a 69 stang...not looking for numbers matching or anything for major power...just a good street car with good jump..what year windsor should I be looking for....

Dec 1, 2008 | 09:13 PM

CaptVirgilHilts

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1969 and 1970 are reputed to have the best blocks but I have often heard it said that this is a bit of a wives tale. Still they would certainly be the correct motor regardless.

Dec 4, 2008 | 03:55 PM

Stang6589

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I would agree anything 1970 or before.

Nov 21, 2010 | 08:27 AM

pprince

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The best 351 block will be a mid 90's with the roller cam.

Going roller really is the way to go, given the opportunity.

Apr 14, 2011 | 11:10 PM

djjsc

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There are differences in deck height, cyl heads, water pumps & other items as the 351W evolved over the yrs. Best to get an entire engine, whatever vintage.