Will Cleveland heads fit a 400?
Note that heads are interchangeable between all Cleveland and 400, 351M engines. All 335 series engines use the same camshafts as well.
Are 351M and 351C heads the same?
Because the 351C and 351M/400M are from the same 335 engine family, many things are interchangeable. Heads are interchangeable with Clevelands so any stock Ford casting or aftermarket aluminum 351C head will work on a 351M/400M.
Will 351 Cleveland heads fit on a 351M?
Hi dlone, 4V Cleveland heads will fit on a 351M (Midland) engine, but the ports are very much larger than the 2V ports in the 351M heads.
Is a Ford 400 a good engine?
Whats better 351 Cleveland or Windsor? The 351 Cleveland is a member of the 335 series family of Ford small-block engines. Its large ports and oversize canted valves give it more horsepower and allow it to run at a higher rpm than the Windsor. The valve covers have a twisting curve and are attached by eight bolts.
What does 351M stand for?
Posting Guru. Most common answer is “Modified” though Ford never announced that it stood for anything, apart from being the letter they tacked on to differentiate from the 351C and 351W. Historically, the 400 was a stroked 351C with a taller deck height and larger crank bearings.
How much horsepower does a Ford 400 have?
What is the difference between a Ford 427 428 and 429?…How much HP does a 400 Ford have?
| Model Year | Engine | Horsepower @ RPM (SAE net, except ’71) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 351M (car/truck) | 152 @ 3400 / 156 @ 4000 |
| 1978 | 400 (car/truck) | 160 @ 3800 / 158 @ 3800 |
| 1979 | 351M (car/truck) | 151 @ 3400 / 156 @ 4000 |
| 1979 | 400 (car/truck) | 159 @ 3800 / 159 @ 3800 |
Is a 400 A big block?
General Motors GM had its own version of the 400 motor but ot is considered a small block, and not a big block. Just by . 1 Liters actually, if you want to be technical.
How much HP does a Ford 400 big block have?
How much horsepower can you get out of a 429 Ford?…How much HP does a 400 Ford have?
| Model Year | Engine | Horsepower @ RPM (SAE net, except ’71) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 351M (car/truck) | 152 @ 3400 / 156 @ 4000 |
| 1978 | 400 (car/truck) | 160 @ 3800 / 158 @ 3800 |
| 1979 | 351M (car/truck) | 151 @ 3400 / 156 @ 4000 |
| 1979 | 400 (car/truck) | 159 @ 3800 / 159 @ 3800 |
What’s the difference between a 351M and 400?
the 351M and 400 are two different engines, they are mostly interchangeable, the 351M has a 3.5″ stroke, the 400 has a 4.0″ stroke.
What kind of head does a 351 Cleveland have?
The 351C open-chamber head (2V and 4V) is a poor choice regardless of what you intend to do with your Cleveland. People associate this chamber with the smallport, 2-barrel head; however, it is also the 4-barrel head chamber for 1973–1974.
What’s the difference between a 351C and a 400?
All 335 series engines use the same camshafts as well. All US made 2V Clevelands have open-chamber heads with about 76cc combustion space. 351M/400 heads, while similar in design to 351C-2V heads, had larger 78-78.5cc open combustion chambers.
What’s the compression on a 351C 4V head?
The Performer 4V intake has ports like a stock 2V and the cam is 204 @ .050″ with .484″ lift. Lobe seperation is 112 or 114. I would be surprised if the compression is 10:1 with open chamber heads. Maybe if you are running pop up 351C pistons.
What’s the performer rpm of a Ford 351C?
Now, that’s all changed with the Performer RPM head for 351C. Designed to work with the 351C, 351M, and 400M, they feature very streetable 190cc intake runners with 2.05″ intake and 1.60″ exhaust valves that provide more than enough volume for outstanding power to 6500+ rpm.