How much horsepower can you get out of a 289?

The 289 (1963-1968) was a high-revving, pint-sized powerhouse producing 195 and 210 horsepower in base trim (two or four barrel carburetor, respectively), and 271 horsepower in HiPo (High Performance) form.

Is the 289 a long block?

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How much HP does a 289 v8 have?

Ford’s 289 High Performance V-8 introduced in 1963 and first available as a Mustang option in 1964 is a high-revving, peppy Ford V-8 with a factory rating of 271 horsepower.

What cars had the 289 engine?

The 289-4V was also the engine for the first Australian Ford Falcon GT, the XR Falcon GT.

How can I get more horsepower out of my 289?

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.

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 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.

Are 289 and 302 blocks the same?

There’s no difference between the blocks other than the casting numbers. In fact during the first year for the 302 they were still making 289s and you didn’t really know what you had unless you looked at the crankshaft’s casting number, 1M for 289 and 2M for 302. Some claim that the cylinders on the 302 blocks are .

How do I get more power out of my 289?

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.

What is a Ford 289 special engine?

A special Indy 289 motor was developed by the Ford engineers. They took a 255 cu. in. small block motor with an all aluminum block and added some real special heads. The heads contained four valves per cylinder, a set of overhead cams and Hilborn fuel injection. Even though quite exotic for the times, it was a successful race engine.

What is the bore and stroke of a 289 Ford?

The 289 engine displaced 289 cubic inches and came with a standard two-barrel carburetor or an optional four-barrel carburetor. The bore was 4.0 inches and the stroke measured 2.87 inches.

What is the horsepower of a Ford 289?

The 289 (1963-1968) was a high-revving, pint-sized powerhouse producing 195 and 210 horsepower in base trim (two or four barrel carburetor, respectively), and 271 horsepower in HiPo (High Performance) form.