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I just purchased a 1974 Pantera. Everything has been upgraded. I am considering a different engine. I have a Cobra replicar with a 408w stroker. Great engine, but I also have great respect for the Cleveland. I have heard that there is an aluminum 351c available that can be bored to 460 plus. Aluminum or iron? Also what about supercharging? My budget is $20M.
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ceswert

3/10/098:11 PM

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George PAdmin.

I am personally of the mind set that a 351C belongs in the engine bay of a Pantera. It is a great motor with canted valve heads giving it an advantage over any other motor its size.

The new heavy duty 351C block is not on the market yet, but its close. Its available in either aluminum or cast iron.

Another alternative, besides a Cleveland or a Windsor is a mod motor.

How about 450 BHP, 4.6 liters, IR fuel injection, $15,000

Or, 600 BHP, 6.0 liters, 4 barrel carburetor, $15,000

Or, 600 BHP, 4.6 liters, blown & fuel injected, $17,500

All 3 are crate engines available from Sean Hyland Motorsports.

pittcrewOwner etc. of 3785

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Originally posted by ceswert:
My budget is $20M.

20mil!? Wow, I wish I had your budget!

ceswert (Guest)

Thanks very much for the awesome engine ideas!

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