You can change the intake to a quality dual plane manifold, add headers, increase you cam's lift and duration, add quality aluminum cylinder heads, increase your compression (beef up the bottom end). You most cost effective way to build a 289 is to not.18 Feb 2003
How much HP can you get out of a Ford 289?
If you rev an engine high enough it will make the HP (assuming it's designed to do so), but it's far from a good street engine. IMHO, 300-350hp is pretty much the upper limit for a streetable 289.20 Nov 2007
How can I make my 289 faster?
To make a 289 run strong you apply the same formula as any sbf, a good combo of heads/cam/intake/exhaust and you are good to go. The 289 uses the same heads, intakes, etc. as any 302/5.0. You can even convert to a roller cam, late model firing order and efi if you want to.5 Jan 2011
What is a 289 high performance?
The 289 High Performance V-8 is a warmed-up 289 with a hotter solid-lifter camshaft, cylinder heads designed for high rpm, a dual-point ignition engineered for higher revs, cast-iron exhaust headers, and a wider harmonic balancer to deal with increased reciprocating mass down under.12 Dec 2017
Is 289 or 302 engine better?
The 302 differed little from the 289, with the exception of the stroke, which measured 3.0 inches. ... Aside from the stroke measurements, the 302 also differed from the 289 with a higher nickel content in the engine block to create a stronger engine. The two-barrel version debuting in 1968 generated 210 horsepower.
How many liters is a 289?
The 289 cu in (4.7 L) was also introduced in April 1963. Bore was expanded to 4.00 in (101.6 mm), becoming the standard bore for most small block engines. Stroke remained at 2.87 inches.
Can you put 351 heads on a 289?
Registered. The 351 heads will fit on your 289 and the Edelbrock will fit too.. Then the question become are they worth putting on? The 69/70 are the heads you want otherwise forget it.6 Sep 2010
Are 289 and 302 blocks the same?
Basically the same block. The 289 has a 4" bore with a 2.87" stroke while the 302 has a 4" bore with a 3" stroke. Yes the 302 parts will fit just fine in the 289. Be sure to use 302 rods as they are shorter then the 289's.2 May 2005
What is the difference between 289 and 302?
The only difference between the 289 and 302 is the 302 has a 1/8" longer stroke.10 Jan 2011
How much HP can you get out of a Ford 289?
If you rev an engine high enough it will make the HP (assuming it's designed to do so), but it's far from a good street engine. IMHO, 300-350hp is pretty much the upper limit for a streetable 289.20 Nov 2007
How do I get more power out of my 289 engine?
You can change the intake to a quality dual plane manifold, add headers, increase you cam's lift and duration, add quality aluminum cylinder heads, increase your compression (beef up the bottom end). You most cost effective way to build a 289 is to not.18 Feb 2003
How can I make my 289 faster?
To make a 289 run strong you apply the same formula as any sbf, a good combo of heads/cam/intake/exhaust and you are good to go. The 289 uses the same heads, intakes, etc. as any 302/5.0. You can even convert to a roller cam, late model firing order and efi if you want to.5 Jan 2011
How much does a new Mustang engine cost?
Searching for new Mustang engines, you'll find the Predator V8 available for a whopping $24,748.43. That's over a third of the GT500's starting price, or if you want a slightly different comparision, it's nearly as much as a new base model Mustang.3 Dec 2020
Is 289 or 302 engine better?
The 302 differed little from the 289, with the exception of the stroke, which measured 3.0 inches. ... Aside from the stroke measurements, the 302 also differed from the 289 with a higher nickel content in the engine block to create a stronger engine. The two-barrel version debuting in 1968 generated 210 horsepower.
How many liters is a 289?
The 289 cu in (4.7 L) was also introduced in April 1963. Bore was expanded to 4.00 in (101.6 mm), becoming the standard bore for most small block engines. Stroke remained at 2.87 inches.
Are 289 and 302 blocks the same?
Basically the same block. The 289 has a 4" bore with a 2.87" stroke while the 302 has a 4" bore with a 3" stroke. Yes the 302 parts will fit just fine in the 289. Be sure to use 302 rods as they are shorter then the 289's.2 May 2005
How do I identify a 289 HiPo head?
Two dots, not one, cast into the head, valve spring cups cast into the heads, and treaded, not pressed in, rocker arm studs. Those are the easy ways of telling at a glance.12 Aug 2011
How much horsepower does a 66 Mustang have?
The standard engines in 1966 Mustangs were the 200 CU, in-line six cylinders. They had a 9.2:1 compression ratio, hydraulic lifters, and 120 horsepower at 4400 rpm.
How do I get more power out of my 289 engine?
You can change the intake to a quality dual plane manifold, add headers, increase you cam's lift and duration, add quality aluminum cylinder heads, increase your compression (beef up the bottom end). You most cost effective way to build a 289 is to not.18 Feb 2003
How much HP can you get out of a Ford 289?
If you rev an engine high enough it will make the HP (assuming it's designed to do so), but it's far from a good street engine. IMHO, 300-350hp is pretty much the upper limit for a streetable 289.20 Nov 2007
How can I make my 289 faster?
To make a 289 run strong you apply the same formula as any sbf, a good combo of heads/cam/intake/exhaust and you are good to go. The 289 uses the same heads, intakes, etc. as any 302/5.0. You can even convert to a roller cam, late model firing order and efi if you want to.5 Jan 2011
How high can a 289 rev?
6200 RPM is safe for a 289 in good shape.11 Jul 2003
Is 289 or 302 engine better?
The 302 differed little from the 289, with the exception of the stroke, which measured 3.0 inches. ... Aside from the stroke measurements, the 302 also differed from the 289 with a higher nickel content in the engine block to create a stronger engine. The two-barrel version debuting in 1968 generated 210 horsepower.
How many liters is a 289?
The 289 cu in (4.7 L) was also introduced in April 1963. Bore was expanded to 4.00 in (101.6 mm), becoming the standard bore for most small block engines. Stroke remained at 2.87 inches.
Can you put 351 heads on a 289?
Registered. The 351 heads will fit on your 289 and the Edelbrock will fit too.. Then the question become are they worth putting on? The 69/70 are the heads you want otherwise forget it.6 Sep 2010
Will gt40 heads fit 289?
Pretty much all 289 heads, except for the C3 HiPo heads, have 54.5cc chambers. GT40P's run from 59-61cc. Expect to drop a half point in compression ratio, but you'll make up some flow due to the larger valves and improved exhaust runner.17 Jul 2012
Are 289 and 302 blocks the same?
Basically the same block. The 289 has a 4" bore with a 2.87" stroke while the 302 has a 4" bore with a 3" stroke. Yes the 302 parts will fit just fine in the 289. Be sure to use 302 rods as they are shorter then the 289's.2 May 2005