The closing of Ford's Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2 marks the end of the home of the "Cleveland" engine, a 351 cubic-inch V-8 that Ford made between 1969 and 1972.

351 Cleveland V-8 History: An Insider's Look at Ford's Go-To Engine of the ’70s. The story of Ford’s iconic V-8 of the ‘70s is more complicated than you might expect.

The Ford 351 Cleveland is scarce. Classic Trucks shows you everything you need to know about building the Ford 335 Series 351C/351M/400 engines. Features. Events. How-To. Merchandise. Gear Guide.

Ford's 351 Cleveland is legendary for the performance it has given us for 36 years. ... Early 351C-4V engines were fitted with closed-chamber (61-64cc), large-port heads.

With a little leg work, some imagination, and a few modifications, you could have an affordable Ford engine that delivers impressive power for a lot less cash than a factory crate engine.

Ford's 351 V8 is a muscle-car masterpiece, but did you know it came in three flavors? Here's the story behind the 351 Cleveland, Windsor, and Modified engines.

Produced from 1970 to 1974, the Ford 351 Cleveland has earned a reputation as one of the Blue Oval's best V-8 engines. Ford designed the 351 Cleveland as a "mid-block" engine option for passenger ...

The Ford Thunderbird, or "T-Bird," started in 1955 to take on the Chevrolet Corvette. Originally a sleek two-seater with a potent V8 engine, in 1958 Ford redesigned it into a four-seat luxury model.

Ford's 351 engine is an underrated classic, ... While the 351M came last, essentially a shortened-stroke tall-deck 400 cubic-inch V8 filling the gap left by the 351C (Cleveland).

Q: I read your column that included a piece about 351 CID Ford engines in somebody's Mustang. You were discussing cylinder heads and that they don't interchange between the Cleveland and Windsor ...

Named after the engine plant located in Cleveland, Ohio, the 351C was introduced in 1969 as an all-new V8 for the 1970 model year.. Often confused with the 351 Windsor (named after the Canadian ...