compression ratio
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compression ratio
I have a 351 Windsor out of a 86 F-150 with factory 4bbl manifold and carb.
The engine only has 24k on it as I swapped it for a 460.
I would like to put this engine in a 82 F-150 and use an Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm Performer carb.
Would anyone know what the factory compression ratio on this engine is so I can determine what grind of camshaft to use.Nothing wild, just a good torquer on the street with a set of headers. Also, are these heads ok? I have heard the D-port heads are good which is what they are. Thanks in advance for your answers. Bud
The engine only has 24k on it as I swapped it for a 460.
I would like to put this engine in a 82 F-150 and use an Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm Performer carb.
Would anyone know what the factory compression ratio on this engine is so I can determine what grind of camshaft to use.Nothing wild, just a good torquer on the street with a set of headers. Also, are these heads ok? I have heard the D-port heads are good which is what they are. Thanks in advance for your answers. Bud
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I built my 351 windsor myself and if you want some good street pounding power. DO NOT use the Performer RPM cam. I would go with the performer or an RV cam. I used the performer RPM, VERY satisfied with the results. But in order to use it, an adjustalbe stud kit and different rockers were need to make my cam work. You need to get head casting numbers and the block numbers to get a close ratio number. Unless your the original owner sombody could have just put a factory manifold on it. I would think about 8.5:1 off the top of my head.
