Ford Small Block 351 Aftermarket Engine Block – up to 436 to 460ci (SKU BPE-BPP12110335)

If you’re ready to take your Ford small block to the next level, this block is the rock-solid foundation your build deserves. Engineered to support stroker combinations up to 460 cubic inches, it delivers the strength, stability, and precision machining today’s high-output Ford builds demand. Thick cylinder walls, reinforced casting, and smartly designed oiling pathways make it the ideal starting point for everything from a crisp street performer to a full-tilt track or autocross machine. Whether your vision is naturally aspirated punch or boosted aggression, this block gives your Ford project the durability and confidence to handle big power with classic Ford attitude.

Key features:

  • Priority Main oiling system for improved bottom-end durability
  • Billet Steel 4-Bolt splayed main caps for added rigidity under load
  • Siamese water jacket design to support high-power cylinder stability
  • Thick cylinder walls (.180" wall @ 4.125" bore) for strength and rebuild margin
  • Thick deck (approx. .600" Nominal) to help maintain head gasket seal at high cylinder pressure
  • OEM camshaft position compatibility

Note: Block is a 351 Windsor Based Block with Cleveland Main Bearing Bore

SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration351
Cylinder bore (rough)4.114" to 4.116"
Cylinder bore (max)4.165"
Cam bearing bore ID2.2046"+/- .0005"
Cam bearingsDurabond 351HP
Camshaft positionOEM
Cam Drive / timing setOEM equivalent
Cam retaining plateOEM
Cubic inch (max)436 to 460
Cylinder Wall Thickness @ max bore.160" nominal @ 4.165" bore
Cylinder wall thickness as sold.180" wall @ 4.125" bore
Water jacket styleSiamese
Cylinder skirt length5.800" Nominal
Deck Height9.500" +.005" / -.000"
Deck Thickness:.600" Nominal
Freeze / Core Plugs1-5/8" x 10 BPE # 10110016
Head bolt threads1/2-13 UNC x 1.35 deep
Lifter bores.8757" +/- .0005"
Lifter retainer (if not using tie bar lifters)OEM W/Roller Provisions
Main bearing bore (line honed)2.9417"-2.9425" (Cleveland)
Main bearing capsBillet Steel 4-Bolt splayed
Main cap bolts1/2-13 Inner / 3/8-16 splayed
Main fastener tensile strength180,000 to 210,000 PSI
P1 main stud kit p/n:K065-M03S
ARP main stud kit p/n:TBD
Material (block)EN-GJL-250 Iron
Min Tensile Strength34,000 psi
Oil systemPriority Main
Oil PumpOEM
Oil FilterOEM
Oil PanOEM
Fuel pumpOEM
StarterOEM
Stroke (max)4.00 to 4.250"
Timing CoverOEM
Weight with main caps200 to 220lbs

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