Hey guys first post and first Ford Engine Build. I am currently building a 1946 ford f-100 hot rod pickup. I bought the truck the 1973 351W in it.
From what I understand the windsor is the desired block and the cleavland has the desired heads. I however do not want to build a clevor. So this is what im thinking.
The truck is going to weight in the neighborhood of 2000lbs. so I do not need stupid power. The block is a good block so im thinking of putting GT40 heads on the top end, run an edelbrock performer 2181 intake for windsors and a 4bbl edelbrock 2506. However what I do know about this year windsor is the low hp rating. I assume it is bc of the junk cam and pistons. What would you guys reccomend for a mild hydraulic cam and new non domed pistons. I want to run non forged bc I do not want to drop thousands in this motor im hoping around $500 bc i already have the intake and carb.
Need some suggestions bc I do not know where to start.
Thanks
Bret
From what I understand the windsor is the desired block and the cleavland has the desired heads. I however do not want to build a clevor. So this is what im thinking.
The truck is going to weight in the neighborhood of 2000lbs. so I do not need stupid power. The block is a good block so im thinking of putting GT40 heads on the top end, run an edelbrock performer 2181 intake for windsors and a 4bbl edelbrock 2506. However what I do know about this year windsor is the low hp rating. I assume it is bc of the junk cam and pistons. What would you guys reccomend for a mild hydraulic cam and new non domed pistons. I want to run non forged bc I do not want to drop thousands in this motor im hoping around $500 bc i already have the intake and carb.
Need some suggestions bc I do not know where to start.
Thanks
Bret