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351 Cleveland

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It’s a big, powerful engine that was used in classic American cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette. It’s still popular among car enthusiasts for its strong performance.

Technical Definition

The 351 Cleveland is a 351 cubic inch (5.8L) V8 engine produced by General Motors from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, known for its high torque and popularity in muscle cars.

Hear It Discussed

"There were 351 Cleveland instead of Windsor spark plug wires. And they're vastly different."

V8 Radio: Just Plugging Away – 1962 Ford Galaxie Returns, SEMA HRIA Insights & Automotive Trivia V8 Radio Podcast 27:01

"...351 Cleveland T10 four-speed Hurst Shifter, all the drag package. I didn't know it had a drag package until after I got it."

Intermittent Wipers: Dad's Basement Invention, Big Three Theft, Flash of Genius To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 21:54

"...had ordered a 70 Grand Torino 351 Cleveland and she had passed..."

Inside Streamline Custom Designs | Donnie Hall & Isaac Gonzales Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 58:35

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