351 cleveland

2213ss · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 01:32 PM

What tranny does the 351 cleveland bolt up to? i just purchased a cleveland to replace my 351 modified. will it bolt right up to it? any help is appreciated. thanks in advance.

Jac Mac · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Same as any 6 bolt SBF(65> 289/302/351w & 351c) .

WONT bolt to your 351M bellhousing which is same as 400C & 429/460

olddog · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 02:17 PM

Jac is absolutely right.

If you decide not to change transmitions in order to use the 351C, this would be a good place to sell the 351C.

2213ss · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 02:32 PM

I have always wanted a cleveland and finally found one with 76,000 original miles. i will gladly switch the tranny out. I'm going to build the motor up. i would like to build it to the 500 to 600hp range. is there any good books or web sites on the cleveland specifically. i would like to build it right the first time.

Woodz428 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 03:02 PM

Unless you are running an auto, you will only need to change the bellhousing.
I have several Clevelands and have been running them since the mid 70s. The big port 4bbl heads are overkill for the street and kind of flatten the bottom end out. I think that your HP goals would be achievable with some of the big port heads and a stroker kit, but I'm not too sure how much fun it would be for daily driving. It would be a killer for a race engine though,road or drag. What car is it going in??

2213ss · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 03:09 PM

The engine is a two barrell engine but i did find a good set of four barrell heads. I'm actually building a mud runner that won't be drivin on the street. some people tell me the 2v heads will be better for a 4wd but i insist on the hp and rpm to keep those tires turning.

1985 CCX · #7 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Top Loader.....

DAVID GAGNARD · #8 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2213ss

The engine is a two barrell engine but i did find a good set of four barrell heads. I'm actually building a mud runner that won't be drivin on the street. some people tell me the 2v heads will be better for a 4wd but i insist on the hp and rpm to keep those tires turning.

If your talking about a dedicated mud racin truck, the top dogs around here are running powerglides!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mud racing has really taken off here in the last five years and whether they are running fords or chevys,seems the powerglides are the transmission of the top runners..........they are using them in both the 300 ft. dirt drags as well as the 1200 ft. horseshoe mud pit.......

David

Mark O'Neal · #9 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 10:14 AM

Do it with a 3.850 stroke and a 6.125 rod......

cobrarkc · #10 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 01:53 PM

Do one like this!

767Jockey · #11 (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 06:34 PM

The Cleveland 4bbl heads really come alive with a stroker kit under them, all that draw through the ports from the larger displacement gets the port velocity up and they REALLY come alive.