Is the 351 Cleveland Ford's best V-8?

Is the 351 Cleveland Ford's best V-8? - 1

If thats the best henry made no wonder ford has left Australia. Nothing to write home about an old carbed v8.

Best since the flathead (?)

Once upon a time, yes. However, many preferred the Windsor.

The 'C' had a good set of heads, but the crankshaft oiling left a LOT to be desired. The 'W' had weak heads but a dynamite bottom end. It was all decided when Trick Flow made the first set of good breathing heads for the 'W' - It then had everything!