351c upgrade

Hi Uli -

The first suggestion I have for you is to study all the "Stickies" (#1 - #7) in this section.

Follow this link and start reading!

Lots of good information is in here!

Have fun -

Rocky

Hi Rocky,
thanks for the info and the link. It will take some hours to read them, days and weeks to understand them all... The garage I intended to use is familiar with the engine in general, but less with DeTomaso. They did a quick suggestion of which components need to be used. Like the alu heads, cam shaft, intake manifold etc. I assume such upgrade was done already many times. I like to compare the suggested components by the garage with the suggestion and experiences of the comunity. (sorry for my english)who has done a similar upgrade ?
regards, Uli

Hi Uli,

Check out this link for a pdf article on Lori Drew's engine build, which had the same goals as it sounds like you have.

Lori Drew's engine build

Hi Uli -

Lots of us have done similar upgrades.

You can read about mine here.

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BUT.......

The 351 Cleveland has a few differences from other V-8 engines, and it's helpful to have a feel for the engines in particular.

I would assume that parts COULD be limited over there, but maybe not.

I think if you google around you can generally find a list of parts to use.. Making sure they all work well together is the challenge.

Anyway - good luck with the build - keep us posted.

Pictures of your car and the last 4 digits of your VIN would be interesting to everyone... Maybe some history on your car...

Rocky

Hi Rocky, Garth,
thanks for the info, keep you posted with photos also. Are located in San Jose ? I am in October there and in Las Vegas as well, regards
Uli

Hi Uli. I`m doing the same rebuild on my two `72 Panteras here in Duesseldorf. Give me a call if you want. 0171-3884034

the question is how much money do you want to spend?

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Are located in San Jose ? I am in October there

Hi Uli,

Yes, I am in San Jose, CA. Let me know the dates when you're here; maybe we can get together, or you can come to a Pantera Club of Northern California meeting and meet some more Pantera people.

Hi Eugenio, just tried to ring you. 0177 7304019
Hi Garth, arriving Mo.October 9th noon in San Jose. I will check the timing.
Hi Chris, unfortunately I can't rebuilt the engine by myself. missing tools, space and experiences. I talked to an experienced garage yesterday. The cost can get up very high, so that it could become similar to a new engine. depending on the engine itself. keep you posted,
regards, Uli

Uli, 350 bhp is easy with a 351C, its reputation has always been that of a 440 bhp street engine. The 4V Cleveland cylinder head was a landmark development, its engineering continues to be the foundation of OHV racing cylinder heads to this day. A 351C street engine doesn't require the expense of aftermarket heads, especially for only 350 horsepower.

Uli moin,
send me a pers message or call, did all this work on engine, gearbox, chassis etc.
located in Stuttgart area.
Cell 0152 0309 2434
Matthias

Hi George, thanks for the info. I will meet in 2 weeks guys in a garage who are doing modification. Matthias, just spoke on your voice mailbox, regards
Uli