differences between romeo and windsor

[mnrlgray02]

I am sure this question has been answered before, but what differences if any are there between a romeo block and a windsor block. I have a 2002 GT and was just curious because I believe I have a romeo block. Thanks

 

[Blev]

I am sure this question has been answered before, but what differences if any are there between a romeo block and a windsor block. I have a 2002 GT and was just curious because I believe I have a romeo block. Thanks

If I'm not mistaken, the Windsor heads are from the plant that produces ford trucks and were only used in a few years. As for differences, they are taller and require differant valve covers. There may be others, but I'm not sure what they are.

 

[MT1083]

I think the c/r is a little lower in the windsors too.

 

[stangman]

press on cam gears & the oil fill in on the other side as well as the previously mentioned things

 

[mnrlgray02]

at what years did ford quit using the windsor block and switch to the romeo block?? does anyone know what made them switch?? just curious

 

[stangman]

at what years did ford quit using the windsor block and switch to the romeo block?? does anyone know what made them switch?? just curious

99 & 00 are windors, 01+ are romeos

 

[Blev]

at what years did ford quit using the windsor block and switch to the romeo block?? does anyone know what made them switch?? just curious

Ford started using the Romeo heads (96+). I believe they started production early in 99 and 01 and hadn't made the PI Romeo heads yet, so they used Windsor heads. I could be wrong, but I believe that's what happened.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[mpcv2000]

As the block itself basicly only main bearings and caps are different.

Most builders prefer the Romeo block cause they can buy race main bearings for them and if I'm not mistaking they are not available yet for the Windsor.

Also Winsor blocks came with a 8 bolt flywheel like the Cobra engines .

 

[01MustangGT]

As the block itself basicly only main bearings and caps are different.

Most builders prefer the Romeo block cause they can buy race main bearings for them and if I'm not mistaking they are not available yet for the Windsor.

Also Winsor blocks came with a 8 bolt flywheel like the Cobra engines .

can u show me a picture of an 8 bolt flywheel? cause' i plan to buy a flywheel, and my car is 2001 GT with the 8th character in the VIN# is an X. i went to dealer, and checked it. my car was born on 12/26/2000 and is in a
Windsor block. they also show me the picture of the flywheel for my car. there are 8 holes in the middle of the flywheel. i dont know if that is an 8 bolt flywheel or not. picture is like thousand words.
thanks in advance