351Cleveland in 67 Coupe

[Rc30hero]

I recently picked up a 67 Coupe fitted with a 351Cleveland that is needing restored. As it was originally a six cylinder car I have decided to go down the resto-mod route and have gotten a good deal of work done already.
My question is regarding the engine - I am looking for something that will be reliable, sound good and will go like sh#t - not looking for much am I?
Anyway the car already has headers and a Holley - what type of electronic ignition suits this engine the best? Are there any other non-invasive mods that I should be considering for the engine??

[rmorrell]

The Cleveland engine can be all you've asked for - "reliable, sound good and will go like sh#t" - I still have such an engine and a '67 coupe but switched to a 302 because I wanted to get some weight off the front and improve the gas milage. I also wanted some space under the hood to be able to work on it. I had what you want, but it got old quick. I found myself wanting to drive it longer distances and although both were reliable, the 302 just made better sense to me. Will the Cleveland do what you want? Yes! Perfectly!

[Jsams]

Is your cleveland equipped with 2V heads or 4V heads?
A MSD 6A works well.
The Edelbrock RPM Air gap is an awesome intake for the 2V heads.
You need at least 3.40 gears I would say.

[rmorrell]

Also, don't forget the brakes. You'll want to NOT kill someone. You said it was originally a 6 cylinder, that means 4 lug hubs and weak drum brakes and light duty suspension and springs. Maybe you have already addressed those things.

[Rc30hero]

Thanks guys! I have plans to change front suspension and brakes for exactly the reasons you quoted - any suggestions on this front would also be welcome - and have completely cleaned up the engine bay by moving battery and all electrics to either the boot (sorry - trunk!) or under the dash. This has given me a much cleaner look and cleared up some space. As for gas mileage - we pay around $12 a gallon here so if you drive an old car its just something you have to live with!

[Rc30hero]

Sorry - also meant to say my car has the 2V heads so thanks for the heads up re MSD 6A - I had been considering which system to go for so do you think this is the best?

[horsehead]

Don't know if it's the best but I run the MSD 6AL on my 70--The 6A would be fine for you probably. Summit has all the information about the difference of the two and a good place to get them. Sounds like your going to have a nice ride.