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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 872
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 09:20 AM
   
What is the going price of a nice usable pair of Windsor 351 heads? Also, would anyone happen to have a set?
Jeremy------------------
Jeremy
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1275
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-27-2001 10:29 AM
Question #2 , Is ther any benefit to swapping the 289 ( c code ) heads for a set of 69 windsor heads, IE: better flow etc. or should I save for the aluminums ?------------------
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 12:34 PM
Hey Guys,
Don't forget to figure in the additional cost of machining and/or pop-up pistons to gain back the compression you'd loose if you simply switch-out 289/302 heads for some 351W heads......and, the combustion chamber size differs for different 351W heads, so you'll need to be 'picky' with which heads to look for depending on what you have and what you want to do. What year & size motor would you put them on?
Will you be changing out the pistons anyway? Just my 2 cents,,, Ryan 
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 872
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by ccode67:
Question #2 , Is ther any benefit to swapping the 289 ( c code ) heads for a set of 69 windsor heads, IE: better flow etc. or should I save for the aluminums ?
Good question, I didn't think of that.
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camachinist
Gearhead Posts: 102
From: Fresno,CA,USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 04-28-2001 05:34 PM
Early W heads, '69-'70 have the smallest chambers and are my personal favorites..They were good for .23 seconds over an equivilent set of C5 casting 289 heads on my race car, which runs in the mid-low 11's However, the time and money invested in modifying the heads for performance use IMO now outweighs the cost of the newer aluminum heads, which is what I use on the current W in the car... If you've got the time but not the money, those old W heads are hard to beat....btw, I ran Chevy 1.9 intakes (cut down) and 1.6 exhausts in my old heads....this was before parts were available for Fords.. I have a set, along with some early 289 castings and am saving them for some future projects....*G* Pat
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5272
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 12:25 AM
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Originally posted by bibbs68:
What is the going price of a nice usable pair of Windsor 351 heads? Also, would anyone happen to have a set?
Jeremy
About $150-$200 should buy a pair of rebuildable heads. I used to have a pair, but gave them away.  You want C-9 or D-0 castings if you can find a pair. Good luck, SteveW
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 641
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-29-2001 01:06 AM
I have sold two sets in the past couple of years.Sold a set of stock rebuildable D0 heads for $85. Sold a set of rebuilt C9 heads for $325. These had new valves, springs, valve job and were set up for screw in studs and guide plates. Still use the studs and plates on my current Windsor Sr's. I took a loss on these, needed the cash. Had about $400 in them. Later, David Cole
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 993
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 02:14 AM
Hmmm. I guess I did OK a few years back. I found a pair of C9 351W heads on a Granada at a wreckers for $40. pr. I wouldn`t have noticed, but someone had removed the intake,& the L shaped water passages were begging me to take them home. Pulled enough & sure enough 69 heads. At the same yard I found a set of D0 W heads (also$40.)on a 70 Mustangnotchback 302 with a 75 2V EGR intake. Only noticed because the valve covers were off, 351 quite noticable between the springs. On my 78 Fairmont 302, the C9 heads with a fresh valve job (still 1.84& 1.56 valve was worth 6 tenths!! The 78 engine had 69cc heads, so compression came up too.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1252
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-29-2001 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by Dave_C:
Still use the studs and plates on my current Windsor Sr's
David Cole
I'm about 99% certain that the Windsor Sr's use small block chevy valves, valve spacing, and guide plates. You might want to double check things. Your rocker alignment might need checked. Good Luck!
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 641
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-30-2001 02:13 AM
The Windsor Sr's do use SBC sized valves. The guideplates are for a SBF Ford. Bought the heads from Keith Craft Racing w pocket port, valve job, upgraded valves, teflon seals. They left off the studs and guideplates in exhange for upgrading to roller springs. I just took the Comp Cams guideplates and ARP studs from my C9 Windsor heads and used them. No problems after 4 years of 7K rpm. No valve guide problems or basically any kind of valvetrain wear at all. The rocker geometry and alignment is deead on. I was very carefully on checking the pushrod length. Ended up using 7.950 (.200 shorter than stock) due to taller roller lifters.
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