[DeTomaso] The Old & the New Dawg Engine - 351-C NASCAR BLOCK

[Mad Dog Antenucci]

Got a chance to inspect the damage to the disassembled engine. Interestingly enough with the exception of the worn rings 1 3 cyl's with one cyl that has a ridge pretty much everything else looked good and rebuildable. Block will need a sleeve but bearings looked excellent and the 302B heads, distributor, roller cam etc all looked good.
   
  Russ Fulps will again get all my engine work and most of my money ;-] because I believe in him and his work.  Here's some breaking news on the NEW motor....
   
  I thought for about a week what to do on the new motor and after contemplating buying another standard 351-C block or a 9.5 deck height Windsor or a Cammer, or a Dart, etc I decided being an old school guy I had to have an original 351-C NASCAR block. I tried buying one of these back in '99 and dicked around buying it and it was sold. 
   
  The good news is I just negotiated a verbal deal on an "original" Ford XH 351-C NASCAR short block...should be signing the deal on Monday.....so I'll wait to confirm this deal next week....but it looks excellent.  This very rare race short block was recently rebuilt 355ci, was lined bored (is 30 over) and was set up for race. 
   
  The short block has ALL new Weisco piston forgings, 6" Carillo rods, forged crank by Sonny Bryant....and will use my 302B heads and Rosch intake on the new motor and plan to use another NEW Comp Cams Hyd. Roller. 
   
  I don't know all the advantages to the NASCAR block but I'm sure Dr. Jones or others can share with us its advantages....
   
  If I am lucky I'll be good to go and back on the road by July but definately ready for the Nebraska Sand Hills open road race ORR in August and a scheduled return to Silver State in Sept. 
   
  md