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Neither is better. The 351 Cleveland develops more power in stock form, but the Windsor can be built to make just as much power. The Cleveland parts are more expensive and harder to come by. The Windsor is a more reliable engine. In the old days the Cleveland was the way to go, but today I would go with a Windsor and aftermarket heads. You will have a powerful, reliable, engine.

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