I have the original 289 in my 65 fb, with the exception of heads(now have 76 model 302 heads). The 289 is getting a little tired and I am trying to decide whether to rebuild or replace. Money is a BIG factor, just ask Mrs. Russ'stang! If the 289 has not been bored more than .030 already, what can I safely rebore to without overheating problems? Is it worth it to have it resleeved? I really like the 289 and would like to do the following:
I already have a Performer intake, Holley 600, Tri-Ys w/ dual exhaust and a C-4 w/2.80 rear gears. I intend to add a slightly hotter roller cam and retrofit roller lifters, roller rockers and a set of affordable heads. I have a set of 65 289 heads that I might home port/polish or would consider a set of cheap (less than $500 junkyard heads....351W, etc). I would like to add 3.25-3.50 gears and an AOD in the near future. This is a daily driver and sees NO strip action, but I do like to surprise a few people at stoplights. I currently get 18 mpg, so I don't want to hurt that either.
Can anyone offer suggestions? Is this a decent setup that I am looking at going to? I would love to get into the 275HP range, but don't want to spend too much and don't want to hurt my driveability. Thanks for your time and advice in advance.
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I already have a Performer intake, Holley 600, Tri-Ys w/ dual exhaust and a C-4 w/2.80 rear gears. I intend to add a slightly hotter roller cam and retrofit roller lifters, roller rockers and a set of affordable heads. I have a set of 65 289 heads that I might home port/polish or would consider a set of cheap (less than $500 junkyard heads....351W, etc). I would like to add 3.25-3.50 gears and an AOD in the near future. This is a daily driver and sees NO strip action, but I do like to surprise a few people at stoplights. I currently get 18 mpg, so I don't want to hurt that either.
Can anyone offer suggestions? Is this a decent setup that I am looking at going to? I would love to get into the 275HP range, but don't want to spend too much and don't want to hurt my driveability. Thanks for your time and advice in advance.
When I can't stand, I must lean...
When I can't see, I must believe....