Reply to "your advices (finally) - 351C engine"

I like Doug's cam suggestion, the problem with getting to your horse power goals is your heads, the original 4V heads were designed for foot to the floor NASCAR applications,Ford offered in limited numbers the C-302 A and B heads for racers, they required a complete custom machine overhaul but could be refined by the racer for their application,, but , after their "ban by NASCAR" the engine was abandoned by Ford and for years ignored by the aftermarket, this is why the massaging of the stock heads was the only way to go. The good news is you can reach the 500+ numbers but you will have to acquire great heads, contact Mike Drew he may be able to help on importing the parts you need.If you want to go fast = money.Below is a top secret C302-B head worked up for 600+ horse power..

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Originally posted by "72 GTS:
Hello
I've been surfing this forum many times and got very usefull informations … but it's time to make a decision.

I'd like to build a reliable race engine (I mean that I don't want to put the hands inside every week)

I have :
-351C engine with 4V quench heads
-Holley Dominator intake
-MSD ignition dizzy (pointless)(recurved by Brent Lykins
-Aviaid race oil tank

I'm ready to buy
-180° headers
-Quickfuel mechanical carb (cfm ?)
-camshaft

let's say 400 HP + (?)

what about pushrods, lifters, water pump.

Thanks to all
kind regards
Philippe