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Topic: Does a 351C really idle that much different?
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 914
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-27-2002 08:04 PM
   
At the MP Carshow I talked to the guy that owned the bright green '71-'73 Mach 1 and he started the car for me. The engine idles (and wobbles) almost violently but was VERY VERY quiet at 500RPM idle. He was running headers w/straight pipes and small bonsai mufflers at the rear.My car idles in park at 1000-1100rpm and idles in drive between 700-800rpm and the engine is very loud (not the mufflers). Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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69stanger
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: Northridge, CA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-27-2002 08:12 PM
what engine do you have??also did the guy with the 351C have a aftermarket cam or was it stock??
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 914
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-27-2002 08:21 PM
I believe it was aftermarket. His engine wobbled pretty nicely. I asked him what his 1/4 mile times were and he said he ran 12.6I have a 302 street/strip motor. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 494
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-27-2002 08:27 PM
It sounds like he has soft motor mounts. My Cleveland is on solid mounts and it doesn't "wobble".  ------------------
Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
Robbin Egg Blue '79 Fairmont 351C 4V
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 914
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 10-27-2002 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by clevelandstyle:
It sounds like he has soft motor mounts. My Cleveland is on solid mounts and it doesn't "wobble".
Possibly, I was really wowed at the sound of his idle though. Very quiet, but LOUD when revved. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-27-2002 08:42 PM
The 70 Mustang I had with 351c and 780 holley would idle up and own if I went to certain gas stations. But if I stayed away from those gas stations, would owuld idle very smoothly.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 31026
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-27-2002 08:48 PM
It just sounds like he has a decent cam. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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