(follow up on previous posts) ok i have decided what to use on my 351w (heads,manifold,carb,cam,ect.) and now i was wanting suggestions on what brand or type of pistons and rings and berrings and i want the best i can get. and im not sure but i think im not going to bore it over at all soo and suggetstions

 

You might want to check with the 351W engine forum for the best tips for your engine.

 

Is the bore in that good a condition that you don't need to bore it oversize?

 

I would go with cleveite bearings, i would get pistons with a comp ratio of about 11:1. Compresion will raise the horsepower and torque level, all accross the board.

 

11:1 compression?

 

compression isnt always yor friend what is your total plan for power? cam, heads etc.

 

oh i decided im not going to bore it over any

 

if the cylinders are egg shaped or scared up then you will need to bore

 

im getting a new block

 

the reason i wasnt sure if i was going to bore out or not is because i didnt know if i was going to use the block i had and bore it or just get one that is already clean and good and stuff but i decided to go and spend a little for a new one

 

The summit kit is used by many people with good results, it contains all quality parts. Yeah if you have a fresh block then I can understand why an overbore isn't needed, I thought it odd that someone chose not to overbore a block, not too many folks buy new block. Where did you find the fresh block and did you get a good deal?

 

yeah it does not cost too much money and you get new cam bearings installed

 

and freezeplugs

 

well should i get a paticular brand of pistons or does it matter? any suggestions?

 

The pistons you choose depand on wheather or not your going to be blown or nitrous or NA? Forged is best, JE are good pistons...but I would not try to make my HP with high compression, with 11 to 1 for a street motor, your just looking for detonation problems.