Pinto pro stock engine question

[afxmustang]

I have enough odd parts to build a couple of MPC Pinto pro stocks but I'm not real happy with the  engine that came in the kit. Can anyone suggest a kit that has a half decent 351 engine? All of the Ford engines in my parts box are big blocks.

[Muncie]

The AMT NASCAR T-bird has a good 351 - decent block, heads, valve covers and dry sump pump - will take a little rework to add a Lenco , tunnel ram, and a pair of dominators - The AMT NASCAR kits are reasonably priced and not hard to find. https://www.mikesdecals.com/amt-1989-thunderbird-p-263.html

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this one looks good, ready to go at Futurattraction -  http://futurattraction.com/8.html

[Jantrix]

The AMT 73 Cougar kit comes with a very nice 351. 429 also.

[Mark]

The '73 Cougar (originally an MPC kit) has a 428 Cobra Jet and a Boss 429.  No 351.

[Force]

As you probably know Ford had two 351 engines, 351 Windsor and the 351 Cleveland, they are quite different and have nothing in common except for the displacement...and they raced the Cleveland in Pro Stock at the time.
351 Cleveland engines are not that common in model kits but there are a few, but as you are doing a Pro Stocker the Futurattraction resin engine has all you need, and Scott has quality products.

[64Comet404]

The only stock 351 Cleveland I know about is in the R/M '70 Mustang Mach 1 kit. Otherwise, the NASCAR kits are a good choice.

[afxmustang]

Thanks for the info. I think I am going to use the NASCAR T Bird engine. I am not all that comfortable working with resin.

 

[afx]

This kit has the best 351 I've seen.

[Force]

One thing tho', the Mustang engine is 1:24th scale.
AMT also has a 351C in the Ford Bronco kit, the one that was released with a Mercury Cougar race car and trailer.

[fairlane1320]

On 7/24/2018 at 10:49 PM, afxmustang said:

I have enough odd parts to build a couple of MPC Pinto pro stocks but I'm not real happy with the  engine that came in the kit. Can anyone suggest a kit that has a half decent 351 engine? All of the Ford engines in my parts box are big blocks.

I'm looking for a couple of sets of 1971-73 bumpers and valances if anyone has extras.

[RIC417]

HI KARL I USE THE PINTO PRO STOCK BLOCK WITH LENCO BUT I PUT CILINDER HEAD AND VAL COVER OF AMT NASCAR MODEL .