Thread: Ford engine comparison
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01-12-2005 07:59 PM #2
Simple answer..... 351W (windsor)
the rest will either cost you too much to build or you'll be burried in them by the time you compensate for their downsides.
FYI:
The 352/360/390 are considered big block although they are smaller than 400 ci. These engines belong to the 'FE' family. Also the 410 430 427 and 428 belong to the same FE family.
The 370 is more or less a turd and considered a commercial engine to most. It belongs to the 385 series big block engine group (aka the 429/460) and the engine itself is about the same size and weight.
The 351M is a certified turd with brown stars. I wouldn't waste your time with one. The 400M on the other hand (same 335 series engine family member) with some improvements can be a decent powerplant, but will cost you more than a 351W would to build in the long run.
You can't just throw identical parts at these engines and expect one to out perform another. Each engine family has certain pros and cons as to their design that may or may not limit thier capabilities.
In my opinion, I think the 351W is the best all-around engine for what you want to do. The Windsor family of engines has a great platform, with lots of aftermarket support making them pretty affordable to build. And power to weight ratio versus cost pretty much crowns it the winner.
Of course, another thing depends on the remainder of your drivetrain.... you just can go bolting up any engine to your existing bellhousing. That may make a difference in cost and your limitation of choices right there.Dan Ouellette
'25 T C-Cab
'47 Ford Coupe
'53 Ford Crestline
'53 Ford Mainline
-And 8 more Fords and 2 Mopars





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