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Originally posted by Journeyman
:machinegu
Wher did you find those specs thunder?
Chech this out, I know that the 1970 chevy 350 stock engine was rated at 220 hp . As the years went on the hp and torque went up. So are those 351 numbers- 1970 numbers or 1980 numbers??
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They're from memory although
I am 100% sure of the numbers. My SAE Gross ratings apply to 1971~75 Clevelands although the hi-compression big-valve 351C variant was dropped for local Fords in '74. From 1976 emissions arrived in force here, we converted to a DIN metric rating system (ie: kilowatts) and the 302C became a 4V to maintain performance
For your own confirmation you might try exploring the 'Falcon Heritage' section of our local Ford Performance factory website, which contains specs. Keep in mind that most claimed performance figures in there are
very conservative. I bought almost every car magazine in those days, their tested figures were much faster - eg base Falcon XA GT did 15.1 in the 1/4 mile, officially Ford only claim a 15.8, similarly 302C 2Vs were in reality high-16/ low-17 second cars .. not the absurd 18.6 as stated within
http://www.fordperformancevehicles.c...p?link_id=4.52
1978 Falcon Cobra 351
1971 Falcon 302C 240hp ute (351C also opt)
below: 1984 Fairmont 351C (stock)