Posted by rickyracer (209.20.170.4) on February 01, 2001 at 01:29:44:
In Reply to: 351W blocks posted by Beatle on January 31, 2001 at 16:52:52:
heads are the big problem, cracking near the water jacket on the sides. The 351W block is one of the strongest ever made. Much stronger then any 4 bolt Chevy ever has been from the factory.
: I have read that during the early 1980s the 302 blocks were cast
: to be lighter in weight (and likewise, less durable for high
: performance purposes). I was wondering
: if anyone knew of any similar circumstance with the 351 windsors.
: I'm searching for a rebuildable 351W and have found several but I
: am wondering if there are any years that I might want to avoid.