351C stroker combos
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351C stroker combos
I have a 351C block and two sets of heads. I was considering stroker combos and wondered what people know about different combinations.
I also have Dodge 360 rods, Ford 300 rods, and some Chevy 327 rod.
I have a 351W crank and I thought I'd have it offset ground to fit the 2.00" dia. 5.7" long Chevy rods. The stroke would be 3.8". The question is; would the pistons clear the undersides of the crank counterweights.
I see that a spacer would be needed to realign the pulleys. Is this right Brian S.?
Another combination is to use the Dodge rods and Chevy 350 pistons and offset grind a crank to 3.63".
I also have Dodge 360 rods, Ford 300 rods, and some Chevy 327 rod.
I have a 351W crank and I thought I'd have it offset ground to fit the 2.00" dia. 5.7" long Chevy rods. The stroke would be 3.8". The question is; would the pistons clear the undersides of the crank counterweights.
I see that a spacer would be needed to realign the pulleys. Is this right Brian S.?
Another combination is to use the Dodge rods and Chevy 350 pistons and offset grind a crank to 3.63".
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351W crank in a 351C?
I'm not sure what benefit will come from a crank swap. When a 400 crank is modified to fit a 351W block, a shoulder or step, is removed so the 351W timing gear sits flush against the front main journal. All the aftermarket cranks are designed for the 351W timing gear. Ford sells a spacer so the cranks can be used in Cleveland blocks. The balancer may reguire a 2nd, small spacer, for the pulleys to line up perfectly.
Aftermarket cranks are available with Cleveland size journals but a stock 351W crank would need the main journals cut down to 2.75" dia. fit a 351C block.
The 351W connecting rods are longer. 5.96" vs 5.78".
The W counterweights may be larger. Stroking by an off-set grind method normally require longer rods. If the pistons don't clear, the counterweights have to be reduced and rebalancing could be expensive. I've heard $500 to balance a 351W after cutting the 400 counterweights down.
What are you trying to do? I'm sure there are more cost effective options.
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Aftermarket cranks are available with Cleveland size journals but a stock 351W crank would need the main journals cut down to 2.75" dia. fit a 351C block.
The 351W connecting rods are longer. 5.96" vs 5.78".
The W counterweights may be larger. Stroking by an off-set grind method normally require longer rods. If the pistons don't clear, the counterweights have to be reduced and rebalancing could be expensive. I've heard $500 to balance a 351W after cutting the 400 counterweights down.
What are you trying to do? I'm sure there are more cost effective options.
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Danged! For some reason, I thought the 351C crank had 2.123" rod journals. It doesn't. Its rod journals are the same as the 351W - 2.311".
So the simple solution is to offset grind a stock 351C crank.
Are there any typical combination for this type of offset grind?
BTW, it's frustrating but I can neither read nor download and clearly print any of the articles on the Yahoo web site. I've tried everything I know to do. I'd love to get copies of that stuff but I just can't get a clear image.
So the simple solution is to offset grind a stock 351C crank.
Are there any typical combination for this type of offset grind?
BTW, it's frustrating but I can neither read nor download and clearly print any of the articles on the Yahoo web site. I've tried everything I know to do. I'd love to get copies of that stuff but I just can't get a clear image.
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Ford engine measurements
http://www.racerwalsh.com/engine_spec_sheet.htm
I uploaded the stroker article to my file section. You should be able to read it now.
Look over these stroker kits
http://cprparts.com/products/kits/kits_ford_351C.html
http://www.speedomotive.com/FORD%20S...ANK%20KITS.htm
http://www.strokerkits.com/351c___393_stroker.htm
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/strokerford.html
I have a variation for a 393/351C combo. Ill have to check my notes.
http://www.racerwalsh.com/engine_spec_sheet.htm
I uploaded the stroker article to my file section. You should be able to read it now.
Look over these stroker kits
http://cprparts.com/products/kits/kits_ford_351C.html
http://www.speedomotive.com/FORD%20S...ANK%20KITS.htm
http://www.strokerkits.com/351c___393_stroker.htm
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/strokerford.html
I have a variation for a 393/351C combo. Ill have to check my notes.
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