Is a 302 or 351 better?

all bark no bite. . .stock 351’s are not THAT much better, but they are more efficient in low rpm due to their increased stroke, so mileage of 351’s is generally better because it can lug around easier at low engine speed. the 351 i have in my truck (mods in sig) is so much better than the 302.

How much HP can you get from a 351?

What’s the most horsepower you can get out of a 351 Windsor? The 351W block will fail around 650-700hp range. A 351C (4-bolt) will hold to around 1000hp. Its the only factory Ford small block other than a 302 Boss block that can handle the type of power your planning to have.

How much horsepower does a 351W have?

While the latest generation of 351 Windsors typically generated around 180-220 horsepower from the factory, adding a new set of heads, a larger cam, and some other aftermarket parts can get a Windsor with the stock stroke to around 350-400 horsepower easily.

What’s the difference between a Ford 302 and A 351W?

What’s the difference between a 302 and a 351W? Ford produced the small block Windsor family of engines from 1961-2000. There were many variations available throughout the years. The main difference between the blocks was the Deck Height . The 351 blocks were as much as 1.300 in. taller to allow for a longer Stroke .

How can I tell if my engine is a 302 or 302?

You can spot the difference pretty easily by looking at the front of the engine. On a 302 (or smaller c.i.d.) blocks, the distributor mount is almost flush with the top of the block (where the intake sits). The water passages are also right at the top of the block (where the heads sit). The image below shows a 302 block.

Where is the distributor mount on a 351W engine?

A 351W block is taller. So, the distributor mount is below the block surface where the intake sits. There is also more space between the water passages and the cylinder heads.