The 351W (so identified to distinguish from the 335-series Cleveland-produced 351C) uses a taller block than the other engines in the series to avoid excessively short connecting rods.

The 351 Windsor (351w for short) is the largest of the Ford Small Block engine family. Ford Motor Company built them between 1969 and 1996. It’s a 90 degree V8 with an overhead valve train.

Dec 7, 2022 · The Ford 351 Windsor was the “go-to” engine for reliable performance and makes a great starting point for a vintage truck build today. The Ford 351 Windsor was one of three 351 cubic-inch V8s Ford built over the years.

Ford 351 may refer to: Ford 351 Windsor (351W), an engine part of the Ford 90 degree V family; Ford 351 Cleveland (351C), an engine part of the Ford 335 family; Ford 351 M (351M), an engine part of the Ford 335 family

Mar 10, 2025 · The Ford 351W engine, also known as the Windsor engine, is a V8 engine that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1969 to 1996. It belongs to the Ford small-block engine family and has gained popularity among automotive enthusiasts for its …

Jan 19, 2018 · Get a breakdown of the differences between Ford's 351 cubic-inch Windsor, Cleveland, and Modified engines, including how to visually identify them.

The 351 Windsor was in a league of its own because of its heightened deck block, larger connecting rods and much “beefier” main bearing caps. It also had a very distinct firing order that was nothing similar to the standard Ford V8 firing order of 15426378.

The early 351W was an 8-cylinder engine with a 351 cubic-inch displacement. The engine produced 300 horsepower at 5,400 rpm. The 1969 Ford 351W displayed a maximum torque of 380 foot-pounds at 3,500 rpm.

The 351 blocks were as much as 1.300 in. taller to allow for a longer Stroke. You can spot the difference pretty easily by looking at the front of the engine. On a 302 (or smaller c.i.d.) blocks, the distributor mount is almost flush with the top of the block (where the intake sits).

Dec 5, 2023 · Ford offered the 351 V8 as the standard engine with a choice of single 2 bbl or 4 bbl carburetion. Early sales brochures indicated that the 351W produced 250 horsepower with a 2 bbl carb and a 9.5:1 compression ratio (290 hp with …