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tony xa · 04-23-2004, 04:40

Stupid question just making sure but
Is the 351c and 302c blocks the same .If not what is the differance.

MaD_WoG · 04-23-2004, 04:42

blocks are the same......
difference b.w the 2 motors, the 302 has got shorter rods, and a 3" stroke, and i think the heads are different

tony xa · 04-23-2004, 04:46

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Originally Posted by MaD_WoG

blocks are the same......
difference b.w the 2 motors, the 302 has got shorter rods, and a 3" stroke, and i think the heads are different

Thanks that was quick and easy.

russxr67 · 04-23-2004, 05:11

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Originally Posted by MaD_WoG

blocks are the same......
difference b.w the 2 motors, the 302 has got shorter rods, and a 3" stroke, and i think the heads are different

Sorry madwog,The 302 actually has longer rods.6.025 vs 5.778 and a 3 inch crank.And yep blocks the same for 02 or51.

clevo400 · 04-23-2004, 09:25

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Originally Posted by MaD_WoG

i think the heads are different

I think

302C 2V closed chamber 58cc hds - 351C 2V open chamber 76cc hds
351C 4V closed chamber 63cc hds - 351C 2V open chamber 78cc hds

MaD_WoG · 04-25-2004, 04:52

ahhh... thanks russ for that.... i thought it was the other way aroud

TTNOS8 · 04-27-2004, 16:22

Don't forget the differences in blocks from age either.

Black or Blue.

Different Distributor spigot shaft sizings is only the start of the differences between the two.