1969 351W Stocker

Dyno · 02-17-2011, 04:53 PM

Has anyone raced a 1969 Ford 351W in stock? I was told this is not a good combination and would like some imput, good or bad. Thanks, Dyno. Post it on here or email me at dyno5583@aol.com or call 763-227-3366

ALMACK · 02-17-2011, 07:18 PM

I looked into that same engine. Rated at 290 hp.
Seems a bit high considering the valve size, cam specs, and other restrictions.

Todd Boyer · 02-17-2011, 08:35 PM

What's the factored HP ? Maybe NHRA would derate it some ?

dwydendorf · 02-17-2011, 09:03 PM

Just as a comparison, the 1970 351c has much bigger heads, a bigger autolite carb, same compression, same lift cam and is only rated at 10 horsepower more. The 351c is a marginally competetive combination versus the other cars that run g/s and g/sa. The 69-70 boss 302 has a 780 holley carb, bigger mechanical cam,bigger heads, 50 less cubes, more rpm potential, lighter rotating assembly and is rated at 305 horsepower, also as a comparasion. The autolite carb can be made to work, but is a major pain to work with, and would be a good reason to pass on this combo.

John Quinn · 02-17-2011, 09:32 PM

A friend of mine Al Nulman raced one of these when they were new. He had a relatively high dollar effort and soon swiched to a 428. He was not happy.

Dyno · 02-18-2011, 12:19 AM

If it was in the 240-250 range, it would be OK. You are right, the 351C is only 10 HP higher @ 300. Anyone else try running one. Thanks, Dyno

greg fulk · 02-18-2011, 03:40 AM

Rated to high. I don't think NHRA will ever drop it to 240or 250. But in SS it's rated @ 260....@ 270 it could be an OK combo.

02-17-2011, 04:53 PM	#1
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 882 Likes: 980 Liked 613 Times in 182 Posts	1969 351W Stocker Has anyone raced a 1969 Ford 351W in stock? I was told this is not a good combination and would like some imput, good or bad. Thanks, Dyno. Post it on here or email me at dyno5583@aol.com or call 763-227-3366

02-17-2011, 07:18 PM	#2
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,929 Likes: 100 Liked 329 Times in 117 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker I looked into that same engine. Rated at 290 hp. Seems a bit high considering the valve size, cam specs, and other restrictions. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

02-17-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 560 Likes: 27 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker What's the factored HP ? Maybe NHRA would derate it some ?

02-17-2011, 09:03 PM	#4
dwydendorf Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 162 Likes: 251 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker Just as a comparison, the 1970 351c has much bigger heads, a bigger autolite carb, same compression, same lift cam and is only rated at 10 horsepower more. The 351c is a marginally competetive combination versus the other cars that run g/s and g/sa. The 69-70 boss 302 has a 780 holley carb, bigger mechanical cam,bigger heads, 50 less cubes, more rpm potential, lighter rotating assembly and is rated at 305 horsepower, also as a comparasion. The autolite carb can be made to work, but is a major pain to work with, and would be a good reason to pass on this combo. __________________ ss/gt 93 t-bird

02-17-2011, 09:32 PM	#5
John Quinn Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bison, KS Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker A friend of mine Al Nulman raced one of these when they were new. He had a relatively high dollar effort and soon swiched to a 428. He was not happy. __________________ Stock - 5013

02-18-2011, 12:19 AM	#6
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 882 Likes: 980 Liked 613 Times in 182 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker If it was in the 240-250 range, it would be OK. You are right, the 351C is only 10 HP higher @ 300. Anyone else try running one. Thanks, Dyno

02-18-2011, 03:40 AM	#7
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1969 351W Stocker Rated to high. I don't think NHRA will ever drop it to 240or 250. But in SS it's rated @ 260....@ 270 it could be an OK combo. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"