[nitrorustlerpro15]

So, I was recently given a 1973 Gran Torino Wagon, that has been sitting in a guys "yard" for 12 years. No rust, no dents, flawless interior, and a 351 Cleveland. Now, I was wondering a few things about the Cleveland. It has the 2bbl carb, which makes it the 2v obviously. But, what is the difference between the 2v and 4v? I know the 4v has bigger valves and ports, but thats it. Anything else? Remember, I'm just here for motor info.

[MustangOne]

The 2V cleveland is better for daily driving, The heads are good from Idle to 5500

Just remember when buying a 4V intake for the 2V head that you get a 4V intake for a 2V Cleveland.

The 4V Heads good for 2500 to 7500 RPM

The Cleveland use the same motor mounts and Bell house set as a 289/302/351W

So you can use the 289/302 C4

[nitrorustlerpro15]

So, would having the main bearing caps drilled out for a 4-bolt setup be difficult? Also, when the 2v is uppgraded to a 4bbl intake, and a set of headers w/ 3" exhaust, does it produce desired power?

[MustangOne]

Fords dont need 4 bolt main caps. The crank is very well supported.

3" exhaust would be a waste, 2 1/2" be just fine.

You just need to think about what you are trying to build.

If you are building a blown alcohol motor we would do alot of thing diffirent.

What I think you are trying to do is build a great cruzier with good power that you can drive every day.

What we need is Carb 750cfm holly, Intake, Headers, Cam 280/280 .512 110lc, compression 10:1/1

Just need to have a good game plan. Money goes quikly.

Good Luck

[460brevill]

i built a 351 c with 3x2 barrels that does a good job.

[Builder1]

IF you run 4v heads a set of torque plates is money well spent.

[Kobra Killer]

On both 2V & 4V heads
1. Upgrade the valves to 1 piece stainless
2. Hardened seats on the exhaust.
3. 7/16" stud mounted adjustable rockers, guide plates, & hardened push rods.
4. Roller tip rockers are best.
5. Major porting isn't required but clean up the surfaces & casting lines with 80 grit.
6. 4V heads work best with a dual grind cam like Comp Cams XE series or Lunati VooDoo.
7. Get a cam designed to work in the RPM ranges listed by Mustangeone.
8. With the heavy wagon I would build for low end torque. That means 2V heads.
EB Performer intake & 650cfm Performer carb. 2V headers & 2 1/5" dual exhaust.
Cams - Lunati 7111 or 62502, Comp Cams XE262H or 268H.