The dawn of the 1970s brought a new landscape to automobile manufacturing. The muscle car movement had peaked, imports continued to take market share, governmental regulations were on the rise, and ...
Scott Mays purchased his 1970 Mustang Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland (351C) engine through Craigslist. "It's a true Mach 1," Mays says proudly. "The previous owner had the engine rebuilt but could not ...
One of Ford's most legendary engines is also one of its most short-lived. The 351 Cleveland small-block V-8 had a short production life-'70-'74 ('70-'73 in the Mustang) before it vanished into ...
When it comes to upgrading small-block engines, camshafts are a popular choice for enhancing performance. Different camshaft types can significantly alter how an engine breathes and performs, offering ...
The 351 Cleveland engine is the Rodney Dangerfield of Ford small-blocks—it gets no respect. The truth is that the Cleveland has a lot of potential, but like most factory offerings, it has a few issues ...