I'm trying to put together a 351 for a 67 mustang and really need help confirming I have the right combo for the engine. I'm trying to build a nice street motor, not trying to make lots of HP. The mustang will have a 5 speed and either 390 or 355 gears... ford 8 inch. I live in Colorado, so I always have to adjust for elevation...
The block is 71 351 from what I'm not sure
I have already purchased an Edelbrock performer Intake and Holley 570 Street Advenger carb. (They are both brand new and I got a great deal) Thinking a high rise dual plane and bigger carb would be better, but would like to try and work with what I have.
For heads I was thinking AFR 185's 2.02 intake 1.60 exhaust 58cc.
Roller rockers of some sort with hardend push rods...
Maybe roller cam... I know I need the retro roller cam kit if I go this way.
Or maybe just a hyd flat tappet cam...
Not sure what duration or lift just yet. Hopefully something with a little lope, but streetable. I do have power front disk brakes.
A set of header, need to check clearences for a 351 in a 67 mustang (fastback)
And as for the bottom end, just a machine shop cleanup, fresh bearings, 30 or 40 over, APR bolts and maybe some Keith Black pistion cut for the larger valves. From building other motors, I can run about 10 to 1 compression at this altitude on premium gas with no problems.
I know this isn't a very exciting build But wondering if anyone had any suggestions or comments regarding something I'm missing. Thanks.