Ford noob, What's the difference between Windsor and Cleveland Engines?
#1
Ford noob, What's the difference between Windsor and Cleveland Engines?
If I asked the same question on some of the extreme snob sites I would be shot in the head immediately.
Can someone tell me what the basic differences are? I think I've heard of the 351 ci in both types. I don't get it.
Thanks in advance. ~Joshua
Can someone tell me what the basic differences are? I think I've heard of the 351 ci in both types. I don't get it.
Thanks in advance. ~Joshua
#2
Wish I could give you a more detailed response, but I dont know too much about it either, but from what I know, they are just two different blocks and come in different displacements(at least I know the windsor does).
#3
Cylinder heads is the biggest difference between the two motors hands down. The cleveland heads were designed with flow in mind WAY back in the day when Ford was Trans Am racing. The ports were WAY too big and the valves were over 2.100 I believe. Dont quote me, I need to do some research. The block itself sucks as the oiling is less then stellar. The intake as well is of course different too then a windsor.
As for a windsor, the oiling is definately better. The block can take over 650 from the factory but the heads and intake were highly restrictive. The new victor and victor glidden heads are extremely nice and getting easy 300++++cfm is not a problem
Our 395" windsor spins to 9600 rpm and we sit right at 870 hp on motor. Of course there is a lot more too it and we run a large bore / short stroke setup but it definately runs.
We are finally reaching a day and age with a valve train that can handle the clevelands HUGE heads and we can take advantage of that. In the late 60's when it came out was just not good at all. By the time the motor started making power, it went into valve float. Ford had the right concept, just only got half the puzzle right. 302 from GM in the Z28 is where it was at
As for a windsor, the oiling is definately better. The block can take over 650 from the factory but the heads and intake were highly restrictive. The new victor and victor glidden heads are extremely nice and getting easy 300++++cfm is not a problem
Our 395" windsor spins to 9600 rpm and we sit right at 870 hp on motor. Of course there is a lot more too it and we run a large bore / short stroke setup but it definately runs.
We are finally reaching a day and age with a valve train that can handle the clevelands HUGE heads and we can take advantage of that. In the late 60's when it came out was just not good at all. By the time the motor started making power, it went into valve float. Ford had the right concept, just only got half the puzzle right. 302 from GM in the Z28 is where it was at
#4
Pretty much what he said.
Also, Cleaveland blocks have 2.75" main journals (which is commonly thought to allow for higher reving) where a Windsor block has 3" main journals (which is commonly thought to restrict high reving)
This theory isn't held by all, because there are alot of guys using Windsor blocks with great success.
Also, Cleaveland blocks have 2.75" main journals (which is commonly thought to allow for higher reving) where a Windsor block has 3" main journals (which is commonly thought to restrict high reving)
This theory isn't held by all, because there are alot of guys using Windsor blocks with great success.
#5
Originally Posted by Adrenalin
Pretty much what he said.
Also, Cleaveland blocks have 2.75" main journals (which is commonly thought to allow for higher reving) where a Windsor block has 3" main journals (which is commonly thought to restrict high reving)
This theory isn't held by all, because there are alot of guys using Windsor blocks with great success.
Also, Cleaveland blocks have 2.75" main journals (which is commonly thought to allow for higher reving) where a Windsor block has 3" main journals (which is commonly thought to restrict high reving)
This theory isn't held by all, because there are alot of guys using Windsor blocks with great success.
Thanks for bringing that up, I completely forgot about that :o| Nice car by the way and welcome!
#7
Originally Posted by BigBronco
Cylinder heads is the biggest difference between the two motors hands down. The cleveland heads were designed with flow in mind WAY back in the day when Ford was Trans Am racing. The ports were WAY too big and the valves were over 2.100 I believe. Dont quote me, I need to do some research. The block itself sucks as the oiling is less then stellar. The intake as well is of course different too then a windsor.
As for a windsor, the oiling is definately better. The block can take over 650 from the factory but the heads and intake were highly restrictive. The new victor and victor glidden heads are extremely nice and getting easy 300++++cfm is not a problem
Our 395" windsor spins to 9600 rpm and we sit right at 870 hp on motor. Of course there is a lot more too it and we run a large bore / short stroke setup but it definately runs.
We are finally reaching a day and age with a valve train that can handle the clevelands HUGE heads and we can take advantage of that. In the late 60's when it came out was just not good at all. By the time the motor started making power, it went into valve float. Ford had the right concept, just only got half the puzzle right. 302 from GM in the Z28 is where it was at
As for a windsor, the oiling is definately better. The block can take over 650 from the factory but the heads and intake were highly restrictive. The new victor and victor glidden heads are extremely nice and getting easy 300++++cfm is not a problem
Our 395" windsor spins to 9600 rpm and we sit right at 870 hp on motor. Of course there is a lot more too it and we run a large bore / short stroke setup but it definately runs.
We are finally reaching a day and age with a valve train that can handle the clevelands HUGE heads and we can take advantage of that. In the late 60's when it came out was just not good at all. By the time the motor started making power, it went into valve float. Ford had the right concept, just only got half the puzzle right. 302 from GM in the Z28 is where it was at
9600RPM!!! Damn! And the Windsor blocks in the fox bodies certainly can't take 650hp from the factory from what I've seen/heard... Sooo, when I come down May 20-27th, you should show me what to do with my stock 89 motor...
#8
Originally Posted by MillaTK
9600RPM!!! Damn! And the Windsor blocks in the fox bodies certainly can't take 650hp from the factory from what I've seen/heard... Sooo, when I come down May 20-27th, you should show me what to do with my stock 89 motor...
#9
Originally Posted by Wnts2Go10O
arent the 351 and 302 blocks different? also, what is it that causes the block to break where it does?