289 Ford Voted BEST ENGINE BY CARROLL SHELBY ( HERE IS WHY )
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- 289 Ford Voted BEST ENGINE BY CARROLL SHELBY ( HERE IS WHY ) ( ohv ) FORD ENGINE.. I thought I had a number 1, but i was over thinking. This video switch midstream when creating it.. 289 v8, 302 v8, 351 v8, 427 v8, 390, 460 v8, 427 sohc v8, or 260 engines sbf and sbc,
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Seeing how I grew up with all these engines... Here's my top 5: #1. 289 HiPo, sweet high revving reliable engine. #2 351 Windsor, just a stout motor. #3 302 Boss, Cleveland heads canted valves:) #4 429/460 Lima, it's a 302 Boss on steroids:) and #5 390 FE, FE's was the work horse engine back in the day, 352, 360, 390, 427 SOHC. And Honorable mention: 300 strait 6, just a stump puller of a motor:)
this is a solid list I mean a solid 1 Daniel I may have to side with this list.. cause i leave out so many other factors ( take the personal out ) and get to the balance and the performance of the engine 289 300 302 Boss 351-C, but I flip flop that #1 spot with 302 plain version. cause see them still running
@@bstfordchannel923 True on the 90's 302 roller motors... and a stroker kit takes it out to a phat 348 :) But Dude! the 351 C/M Boat anchors :) The 400 Modified was built during the EPA 70's and barely 8 to 1 compression! Love Cleveland 2V heads but scrap the block.
THE 429/460 CAME OUT IN 1968 BEFORE THE 1969 BOSS 302. SAME HEAD DESIGN JUST SMALLER BUT HAD THE SAME SIZE VALVES AS THE 429 SCJ.
@@normanschwartzjr2564 great info Norman I can not debate ya i know very little details of the engines.. I just do not go there so deep.. Good info
@@bstfordchannel923 the only reason I would not choose the 302, is short rod and on early engines the piston skirts would tend to crack on a higher mileage engine. Where the 289 had a longer rod and I never found a cracked skirt even though the engines use the same piston.
A 289 in similar trim, cam, heads, intake, carb, exhaust, as a 302, the way to best describe, snappier and revs quick. And I like that about the 289.
My vote goes for 289 !
289 Ford Small Block Is an international World Champion.
so i have read that little thing is great i have a new found respect for low liters i really do rick
As Far As I'm Concerned, The Best Engine Ever Built Was The 289. That Thing Was Bullet Proof. Strong Little Motor.
Shelby thought the same thing
I will put it simple, I am a 289, 302, 5.0 fan first then the newer Coyote Motors. I Street Raced Light to Light I called it, I also do rolling starts, but Off the Line was where my 1966 Mustang Shined. I used all three motors in my Mustang. Coupled with a 4 Speed and 4:62-1 Gears in an Modified 8" rearend. I had many Tricks in my Mustang to make it one of the Quickest in Town. I had an an offenhaser Tunnel, that I took the Ram off of, I bored a 3/4" Aluminum Plate to accept 2 BBL adapter plates and I put 2-2BBL FORD Autolite carbs on it. The Throttle response was instant with Great Low End Torque. I had 351 4 Barrel heads C9OE Stock bore blocks. I would get a high lift cam and then Advance the cam to get more lowend torque. I KNOW I Embarrassed more than a few people. One of my favorites was the night a Red Trans Am pulled up next to me, They were pointing and chuckling. I brought my RPMS up to 2500 and dropped the Clutch, I had Super Sports G-60 15s She stuck like glue and I shot way out in front on them, I could hear his RPMs soaring as his tires were up in smoke. I was already at the next light and they rolled up, Faces Red as the car and they would not even look my way. I had that car for 33 years from 1974 to 2007. I miss her Everyday.
you sir are the ma you had all 3 .. and i like you style you went old school then new .. many going new school and stop.. I like tatse bro .. You sound like you had some mean rides bro
I had a Ford mentor, the Late Ted Haywood. He built a 289 pulling 504 HP at 9krpm. Raced it all season long in NASCAR. He was Black flagged at Daytona for running a 167.86 MPH lap speed and over 200 on the back stretch. They told him "that ain't no 289, that's a 427 SCJ!" "we're going to have to tech it!" he said OK climbed out and layed on the hood. They asked him to get off so they could do their work. He said you ain't touching it till it's cold. They finally got it apart, measured everything and said it looks right. We'll have to build and dyno it. He said you are not building my motor. After another lengthy discussion he built it (in private) and they ran it on the dyno. 504 at 9,000. This was 1958 technology. Once working for Smokey didn't hurt him any. ;-) I think he earned Mech of the Year for that one.
I built a 302 in 84 , wound up in an impromptu race with a Ferrari and TransAm with 400 HO and walked past them both. Rolling down I5 making the dots a solid white line. La to San Diego in 1 hour. :-) Never tried that again. Broke a lot of Vette owners hearts!
I love these stories Bryan I read them both twice.. I wonder what was his recipe in that 289? these are the stories that make believe . I was all hyped about big cubic inches and that is not the case now.. I have changed my whole way of building and thinking to more compact engine package ( with low liters ) .. question brother what did you think happen to Nascar? did then men change ( men as whole ) loving cars ect or the rules or maybe the designs of the cars look nothing like the production cars
@@bstfordchannel923 Money. Real simple. Once sponsors surpassed survivable donations to lucrative multi million dollar contracts, the love of the sport was over and the love of money took front seat.
Ted was unofficially sponsored by Ford. Mostly pistons and rods. Maybe some tires from a manufacturer here and there, but mostly you had to fund yourself. Now the engines are over $100k and the average fan could never dream of hitting the track in his own car. Kinda takes the "sport" out of it for the self builder. Here is a page with data on the 385 series. itstillruns.com/differences-between-ford-429-460-7757521.html
@@bstfordchannel923 What did Ted do? He was a Golden Glove in the Marines, and helo mechanic. Got out and became a Police officer in Jax,Fl. Height of the beginnings of NASCAR. Actually worked for NASA briefly as a Hydraulic Engineer. Got bored. Opened the Pit Stop in Atlanta, a small but capable repair shop, even worked on the James Bond Aston Martin once, replaced a belt. :-) He ported his own heads, used tractor valves, and balanced the heck out of the engines. "Cleanliness was next to Godliness" was his building motto. Raced SCCA, and Nascar. He was hard core about following the rules. And worked for Smokey Yunik, started out pushing brooms, and eventually earned his way to the Trophy room where the Big Guys got their engines built. While being from Nebraska, he was as down home Southern Boy as you could want.
that " Italian thing" with that wicked 289 is a TVR from England. The same country that produced the AC, as in AC Cobra.
thank you for that i had no CLUE what it was i have to put some respect on that car
@@bstfordchannel923 tvr and ford had a deal just like shelby cobra.
@@henryjohn2218 It was actually Jack Griffith in the states that came up with the idea of putting the 260 then 289 in the TVR Grantura. Which had a small 4 pot motor. That became the TVR Griffith. Built in 1965 and 1966. Weighed 100kg less than a Cobra.
@@graemelangford1974 - I remember seeing my first TVR Griffith in 1966 and had no clue as to what it was. After hearing it accelerate balls out, I realized it was some little British machine with a potent American V8 in it. That car was a Cobra killer, at least in a straight line run!
I think the 289-302 are great engines for a Mustang. I had a 1970 Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland engine with automatic ,it was bad ass. I also love the 390-427 FE engines.
I had the same one! It was a slouch compared to my Mustang with a warm 302. C4 was was a bad idea to marry to it though.
Had a 73 F100 with a 360. 15 mpg stock hiway. Then I added precombustion catalyst and a CD ignition and got
18mpg hiway. That was stock exhaust.
Amazing isn’t it? The 360 was so under stressed that you couldn’t hurt it. If you were to put a 390 crank and rods in it, the mileage would be about the same because of the efficiency. The 360 pistons could be reused provided the bores are good. I have done this and you would love it. I wish that the 360 had the pistons come up closer to the deck and head squish area. But I have had a few go to 300,000 like the 300-I6. Ford Iron must have been special in those two engine families. There are people who could shatter an anvil, but used as work trucks and maintained decently, they can be coated with grease and still work just fine.
Not only was the power to weight ratio in the GT350R very good, the 289 made higher revs than most cars it competed against.
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.
I'm gonna wait until everybody else comments, so I can learn something before I make my #1 pick.
lmao i am to lol
Even though I'm a die-hard Cleveland guy with its huge ports and Coke can sized valves and mainly because of what Bob Glidden did with it against the GM cars in Pro Stock the 289 is a badass motor. I have 2 friends running the 289 one is running the 1/4 in the 10s the other is running in the high 9s spinning it 9500. Look up Ray scardelli and Bobby fazio.
so rah has the old red-ish old school Mustang right? Then bobby seems to have the same type but all stickered up.. very cool ass rides thank you for the story and the comment plus the info Dave!
I'm going to be the "oddball" but I LOVE the 390 FE. Good strong motors with a shitload of torque. The sound of an FE idling is magic! 289 would be my small block choice. Lots of potential and strong motors for such a small package!
I second this
i can side with those choices REAL GOOD chices they can not go wrong.. I lean more to what is plentiful vs what really the best.. Which in many cases it wack to do that, but its just a safe zone for me
@@bstfordchannel923 When you're on a budget that's the plan!!
boat anchor
I'm with you on this one but I'm biased because I own one. But I favor the truck block
Love them little high revving 289's!! Gotta give some love to my 408 Windsor too!!
very true the video would have to be so much longer... i was just trying to touch on a few engine the ones we can touch by going to a junkyard or swap meet
This was an excellent video. The 289 was something special. Shelby knew it. Its great to here his comments and also the narrator who made this video.
thank you for the support and thank you for this comment..I am learning myself on this 289 engine.. I seen magic made with these everyone has the own recipe and thats cool part of all this Chris
@@bstfordchannel923 if you friend me on facebook I can show you a 67 mustang and 289 engine I am building for my daughter when she gets old enough to drive.
They are all good, but there is something mystical about a 289 strung out with a solid lifter cam, and a detroit locker. And I'm a Mopar guy.
MUCH respect to you Jon for saying this... Its crazy how you mentioned the 289 in that way... This engine is amazing small package spunky little things thats people just love.. I am just like you what makes this thing so mystical
Great video! Back in my days the Mopar 340 Chevy 302/327 & Ford 289 were hot on the street racing clubs. Them 289s were wicked.
i heard about those times.. great times viewing from over here brother Jorge. look where we are now.. crazy times
thank you for the support and watching the video
In the early 80's had a Ford 289 2 bolt main balanced blue printed, 11:1 compression, heads reworked with 1.96 in. chevy input valves and 162.5 in. exhaust valves, triple valve springs,..screw in studs, ported and polished intakes and exhaust ports, 1.71 crane rocker rollers, rod guides, 3/4 race cam, 650 double pumper holley carb that got 8 miles to the gallon on the street and 18 highway......... in a 1968 mustang fast back. Ford 4 speed top loader and 373 gears in the rear end.
I went through 2 motor mounts, 2 clutches,2 rear ends, before I learned how to drive it properly. Best memories wheelies,.. and the looks people would give you when you beat them in a race.I do not know how much horsepower it had but I did beat 455 formula firebird with it "barely".... and almost beat a ford 428 cobra jet mustang, the scariest car I,ve owned. Total price I paid $500 for a $5000 engine the guy said to take out of his because it scared him, $1500 for a mustang. I did all the restoration work on it, and it only cost me about 5 - 6 thousand dollars total back then, I am glad I outgrew that hobby because today -------50 60 thousand dollars easy.if I recall correctly it did 60 miles an hour in 3 - 4 seconds and today is resting in many pieces...............
This was well written... I really enjoy this comment... Full of info and I will use some of this on my 351w
289 is my hands down favorite small block Ford engine. Love the effortless high-winding and the sound,oh the sound!
alot of guy love the 289 , I will go 302 only cause of what i grew up with... But my family love the 289 they had them in the Mercury capris 78 i think... they came with V6 but they put 289 in them and they where NUTZ
Excellent video. I’ve been into Fords since 1980. Somebody asked me what my favorite Ford engine was and I really couldn’t answer the question because they made so many great engines. Modern touring cars in Australia, modern NASCAR, modern off-road racing, modern road racing, modern boat racing etc, are still using Ford engines that were designed in the 1960s early 70s.
How many other car manufacturers can make this claim about their engines, very few if any. The boss 302, 5.0, 351 Cleveland boss, the 427 FE which won the 24 hours of Le Mans as did the 289 in the GT 40. Of course the overhead cam 427 FE which was banned from NASCAR for being too advanced, the supercharged 2003 mustang cobra engine, which is good for 800 hp what’s the stock internals. Even the new TwinTurbo V6 eco-boost engine, which won the 24 hours of Le Mans uses 70% stock components in the new GT 40 and other Ford racing cars that have won dozens of championships stock.
“RoushYates says the new EcoBoost race engine will utilize “60 to 70 percent” production components, including stock block, stock cylinder heads, stock crank and valvetrain.“
This is a GREAT 📹 BST.
5. 460
4. 427
3. 289
2. 351
1.302. These numbers go by availability of the motor on what i see. Shelby said something great about the 289. Great video again bro!
thats a SOLID line up bro... I may can run with that
429 and 460 should be a tie
289 are bad little engine they didn't run them hard like I do 8500 never broke one they like rpms all of them are good
you are correct i do like them all. we all have favorites though
As much as I like 351W’s my vote for #1 goes to the 302, they’re light, they’re compact, good bore/stroke combo, there’s a ton of aftermarket support, they’re plentiful, make great power, and aren’t super expensive to build. Pretty hard to beat that. 👍🏻
Works better with 289 rods.
I agree I had many 302,s all of them great and durable
Your right they are Plentiful the junkyards are full of them
351 > 302 in pretty much every way, including block strength
You got it!😎
Wow I have to say Ford has a lot of good engine s But the 289 really kick some aass
They have there good and bad we are low in liters , but we can rev nice and we can really put power down with a turbo set-up its like night and day
Thank you for sharing- great video!!! Little Italian car with 289 sounded incredible!!
it really did Cornelouse thank you for watching and commenting on this video!
Had a 289hp, it screamed!
rock on there Tyler .. i seen many guys say this
One bad small block not mentioned and my favorite is the 69 351w 4v, stock 10.7 compression w/ 290/300hp and 380 torque.
Next would be the 385 series 429/460 for brute force!
The bore to stroke ratio of the 289 seems to be ideal for putting out just the right amount of torque and power for its weight. The 271 HP @ 6,000 RPM, 289 HIPO was a downright screamer for its time. It's ability to rev so high was something else. Those things had a forged steel crankshaft, larger two bolt main caps and forged connecting rods with larger than normal 3/8 inch rod bolts vs. the usual 5/16 inch bolts. A beefy harmonic balancer was included along with a dual point distributor without a centrifugal vacuum advance. The heads were equipped with special cast-in valve spring pockets on the surface of the heads, but they weren't different than a standard 289 head otherwise.
I just happen to have a couple of 289 engines sitting in my storage unit right now, both just waiting for a freshening up even though they both run really good. If they had been 302s, I would have sold them by now, but since they're 289s I consider them as being special. It seems that they're scarce item today, I don't even see them on Craig's list anymore.
If you want to get the most out of a 289, I suggest going with a roller camshaft conversion. The cam profiles are much better than what you'll find with the flat tappet, (lifter) cams.
My list of favorite Ford V8s: #1 the SOHC 427, #2 Boss 429 #3 FE427 side-oiler, #4 Boss 302, #5 289 HIPO
Since you're welcoming comments, I'm going to ramble. I'm an old fart that's always been a Ford guy. This brings to mind a favorite Ford that I once owned; a 1969 Ford Custom police package. Before I get into this, I had to eventually let it go because the rust was getting the best of it as it was exposed to the salt air of the Georgia and Florida coast during its police career and its years of life with me, as a Coast Guardsman. The cops must have ran the hell out of it and so did I, as this thing was fast and stable at speed; a pleasure to drive! I even found a couple of bullet holes in the trunk that had been bondoed over. It looked so much the part of an unmarked cop car that people would slow down when they saw it.
Now to the specifics, it was a special build from the Ford, Atlanta assembly plant, a 1969 2-dr. Ford Custom Police Interceptor with the Interceptor 429 engine and HD C6 transmission. For those who don't know, the Custom was the stripped down version of the full-size Galaxie. I bought this car at a police auction. It was used by the Glenn County Georgia Police for intercepting drug dealers on I-95, back in the day. I-95 was and still is a drug corridor going from south Florida up the east coast. This car was awesome in its appearance, since it was a 2 door post, void of the tacky chrome. It had dark tinted factory glass and a special, firm police suspension that allowed this big car to handle really well for its size. The suspension gave the car a certain forward rake that allowed it to look just plain mean sitting still. The factory tires were H70-15s, a wide set of tires for the day, the factory wheels had the dog-dish hub caps, too. This car was very rare since it was a two-door sedan version of the police interceptor. They made thousands of the 4-door versions, but this one was one rare special build. I still have dreams about this bad ass; I wish I could turn the clock back so that I could restore it and oh yeah, drive the shit out of it, again.
great right up bro, RUclips set me this late.. thank you so much for the comment
Very well explained brother👍🏼The way you added the THE MAN himself say the 289 was his preference was awesome. Super good content and just subscribed
thank you for this brother ,, thank you so much for the sub and comment....
I have a 70 Mach 1 351C 4 speed that I have owned since I was 22 years old. I still have it and I'm 69 now. It is totally unrestored and runs like a Swiss watch and is fast. I love Clevelands in that when my car hits 4000 rpms its like it is in after burner it loves high rpms but the 289 is a great motor. Its sad they didn't have the after market parts back then they have today. They are little killers on the street and track when fitted for battle. FEs are now highly sought after . In fact now that they have lots of stroker kits for FEs even the peg leg 332s and 352s can make over 500 hp. And then there's the 427 SOHC. Its fame lives thru the current Coyote and Voo Doo engines.
I like the tall deck Windsor. Don't get me wrong the 302 is very versatile and fits as well as any LS. I just like the bore and stroke of the tall deck . If you poke and stroke the 351 you can get over 400 cubes and parts are cheap ( by Ford standards ) and you get a nice bumpy cam and tighten up the comp ....sounds sooooo good.
The tall deck M400 is a monster too with the Aussie 2v heads.
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You only need look at my name to see where I am..so here is how I got there. Back in highschool auto mechanics class we took on a little experiment with some students cars. 1 dart with a 360, a early 70s Monte Carlo with a 350 and a Torino with a 351 Cleveland 2v. The baseline was agreed and the Torino was the "laziest". We did the routine bolt ons..cam, intake,carb and headers. The Torino woke up the best...I was so impressed that it sticks with me till this day ( over 30 years). I always wanted to get my hands on what some call the 400 fmx motor..it was produced 1 year and had the small block bell housing pattern.. would just love to tinker with it. Sorry if I got long winded.
$hit you could have kept going lol.. I love stories like this.. thats why i make video praying for somebody to tell there story ( way back ) or present on what they did to make power. Love the sorry i felt i was there at shop with ya
I think as an overall package, money being an issue or not, the 335 series is probably the great all around performer. It will fit where most bigger engines like the FE and 385 won’t, yet produce comparable or even better numbers. A 4v performance orientated 400 would be a killer!
I have a 66 mustang with the original 289 and it’s an awesome little engine. It runs amazing and makes really good power.
i have to get one and see this magic little engine go lol
Same on my 66 A code GT. Just light, fun badass lil revver
Good info especially liked Shelby interview.
thank you Carroll does make it better cause he shoots from the hip
I took driver's education in a 1962 ford station wagon with a 390 and a "three on the tree". We "burned rubber" all over the high school parking lot and the streets surrounding the area.
I also had two '65 Fairlanes, a four door sedan and a two door hardtop, with 289's. My for door had a 3 speed manual and it was a sleeper. Fooled a lot of guys back then. Wish I had one of those today. But alas...... I have a 6 cylinder mustang now. 3.7 with a 6 speed manual. It's fun too and gets good gas mileage and cheap insurance.
Win, win, win....
greta story i am sucker for a goods old school story.. man i wish those times you where in where now.. times just are bad for a car guy everybody want a pre fab car great story
Love this topic! I believe you don't need big cubic inches to go fast. Like you said it's "The Combination". Here are some of my favorite pushrod engines. Ford 302, Chevy 302 & 327, Mopar 340 aka The Giant Killer. There is an interview with Don Garlits mentioning that in 1964 some 327 powered dragsters were "A terror!" and would rev over 9000 rpm and would occasionally beat a 392 Hemi!
Thank you for this comment... I once believe that you need a big a$$ enegine... and I have changed my tune.. I soon learn like many things in life ( not 1 thing works ) you need a series of things to make work together.. I seen old videos of Don and those runs where wild..all the small blocks you mentioned ar something when you put the right recipe in them.. i am still learning and enjoying my finding,,, And thank you for this comment Kevin
I like your style Black; just that pronunciation piece Bro! Keep putting in the work and I’ll follow god, ☝🏽
thank you for the comment and the support B Ross I mean that
BST Ford Channel
I have a 94 Mustang Gt - 5spd vert that I’m dropping a 351 in and a 13 SHO, this is MY SHIT SON
yep as a junior in High school back in 77' i bought, for a what i thought was alot, lol...a 67 Mustang fastback, dark green with a factory original 289 HiPo automatic....swapped in a 4 speed from a 71' Ranchero that also had a 351Cleveland in it......then went to the HS drags in Milan Michigan.......289 is my first choice.....it red lined with out too much trouble time and time again, high revving motor.....513 Detroit locker rear end......out of the hole in 2nd gear only, lol. All GM everywhere but loved them Fords
back in the 70's
1400 bucks is what i got this stang for.....sold it 2 years later for 1200 and it was mint....lol only a 10 year old car then....no real history yet!
great story man great story i love the stories cause i feel like i was there lol
Mr. Shelby would have loved that little Italian car with the 289. Awesome little race car.
did you seen that THING rick he would have been proud YOU got the gist on why i put that in the video.. Good eye RICK!
I am partial to 460s had a 77 Grand Marquis in high school it was packing the 460 I beat the hell out of that car that motor was tough as nails and took everything thing a 17 year old kid could throw at it which was pedal to the floor 200 foot one wheel peels you name it. I had the exhausts coming off the manifolds glowing red several times and that engine really never let me down, she would really run on the top end, passed many a car at well over 100 mph honest to God and still accelerating good, my favorite has to be the 1970s 460 Ford anybody have any good stories about the Ford 460 in cars?
The late 70's 460 was a low compression 7.9 low HP engine around 200+ and had around 350+ft lbs of torque, now the 69-71 had around 365 HP with 10.5 to 1 compression and close to 400 ft lbs. of torque
@@Stars-and-Stripes- Of course they did not have the same horsepower ratings as the originals everybody knows that, that said the cars they powered moved out decent with the torque and the horsepower ratings were net now instead of gross so there was not a 165 horsepower difference when you compare apples to apples. Had 4 total vehicles with the 460s in my life since 1988 have 1 still none are muscle cars but everybody knows that. Install a straight up timing chain in a post 72 460 and you will get some power back.
Carroll Shelby didn't mention a 302 because a 302 is not historically relevant to Carroll Shelby racing efforts in the mid Sixties, the 289 and 427 are. Though the 302 was put in to the updated Mk1 GT40 when it went back to Britian to have the overall win in 1968 and 1969 at Le Mans.
No.1 historical engine: The 302 bored .020 over for 304.5 cubic inches/4992cc. For Trans Am and the GT40.
No.1 modern cam in block V8: A Dart Alluminum 8.7 inch deck 302 block; 4.050 bore and 3.250 stroke equals 335 cubic inches/5489cc, 8500rpm limit, with 550 gross HP.
thank you for this very good read and a very detailed comment.. i thank you for this lesson Gen1
The 289 ci Ford is my all time favorite...it's the torque and revs man
they speak high about that 289 Steve people love them
My blood is blue ! my fave ford eng 1st 3024v,2nd. 351c4v,3rd. 427 high riser,4th. 429 scj,,5th. 4v cleve headed 300 inline 6..🤙🤙🤙🤙🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
i can really go with that list also a very solid list
302 4 valve? i know the 281 4.6 got the 4 valve treatment in the Mach1 in 2003 the motor the SN95 gt should have gotten...........to wit its the motor the mercury marauder has as well, what am i missing? SUH-lean SALEEN or Roush may have used it......ohhhhhhh the coyote.....!!!!
My 289 in my 67 Fastback surprises everyone. Solid lifter with 8000 rpm shifts and only my buddies 10K 327 drag engine can eat its lunch....
Still, I built a 347 with a Scat billet crank for 8500 rpm redline. Going in next winter.
This was a GREAT READ thank you for this... man i learned a few things thank you for this
260 was before the 289 in production.
302 replaced the 289 early 68 production year to take advantage of a 5litre max displacement rule in scca , first were the 302 tunnel port along with the standard production heads then the Boss in 69.
351W came out 69 model year and 351C came out 71. The Windsor uses a head similar to the standard 302 head. The Cleveland uses a head loosely based on the Boss 302 head.
You see that knowledge was well needed cause i am about to start 351w trying to get the info to make something dope
Only one mistake. Cleveland came out in 1970 first year.
You cant beat a built 302 for all around goodness
Interesting video, love that it reminds people to choose a motor for the application and so forth. I’d go 351c, 460, 289, 351w, 302...depending on what car or truck that order will change. Of course 427 would trump all, but let’s be real... I won’t never be able to get one.
sweet selection.. i put this video up to see what people would like or rather.. people love certain things and they explain.. many people share the same ideas some are wayyyyyyy out there. It very cool to sit and chat about it
302 for me , lighter weight and good power with minor modification.
I love the 302 so i am with you ... just love the tiny engine and that can make some power and rev nice...
Hey I think the little Italian job in the hill climb clip is really a British TVR, it's running Ford Cortina tail lights. That being said I enjoyed your video and just subscribed.
I thank you for sub Steven. I really did not know the car.. Welcome to the channel here is 1 of my cars i am building mainly with used parts ruclips.net/video/0JweZqQb0oU/видео.html
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Man you guys are lucky you got access to all those motors in junk yard's in the states . We got Windsor's and Cleveland's on the other side of the world unless they were imported . My mate found a 400 m and stuffed it in his 73 xa falcon coupe didn't like I much not enough hot up parts for it so he got got 351 Windsor he's still playing with it. Just found your channel 😊🇳🇿 thank you for doing it love it . Would like to get some info on hot up parts for Cleveland's and what can be done to them thanks keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍🇳🇿
Where are you from I am sure you have a Barra
New Zealand bro
@@skinnycains4448 now that explains a lot. Very surprise that you do mot have some v8s. You guys have some rotary engine many small displacement engines?
I am sure you have motors we wished we had Skinny -C... Man i wish could import engines to ya
@@bstfordchannel923 all hot up bits for Ford's are expensive Chev not so much. Expensive to get Cleveland hot up parts now they get on top of what you pay☹️ you got a cool 😎channel bro keep it up😊
The 289 was a short stroke and it had higher compression with flat pistons due to smaller head displacement let you rev quicker and wind up faster. I built a 302 with a set of 289 heads flat top and hp 289 intake with a thumper cam. It sounded like a big block had lots of power but didn’t have the quick revs of the 289.
thank you for the info bro thank you so much a great recipe for for performance
exactly, the quick revs of a 289. ruclips.net/video/NJD1B7R-EHs/видео.html
I like the old flatheads.. I have a V12 it’s still in a 47Lincoln suicide door car.. has push buttons no door handles.
Wow! That is very cool. V12 Lincoln. Bet it’s a struggle to get parts for that beast
Canadian Marauder Parts can be had, just not cheap. I have one complete engine.. still turns over by hand..was very smooth when it was running in then1970’s and have two more blocks. The pistons are the size of soup tins.. not a lot of HP but they do look cool.
I had an old Merc flathead AB block and sold it. I put a 350 z28 motor in my 1940 ford coupe instead. Was a mistake. Love the sound of the Ford flathead.
L Twig I think I will put the v12 in the 38 coupe, as it is originally a v12 car.
oooooooooooh man that sound CRAZY I always wanted one of those .. Man that is a mean sounding ride
Great videos! Very informative.
Food for thought.
Internal combustion engines are air pumps. They pump air in and pump air out. The faster that happens the faster you go.
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you are correct Jimmy in and out quickly thank you for checking the video and commenting..
Man that ford 289 sound awsome
289 are sweet!
You can build a 289 and a 302 with all the very same parts. And the 289 will out run a 302. The 289 is a long rod, short stroke engine. It will build it's hp faster than the 302 will.
ahh you see thats why i need you guy around cause i am learning.. i always say i know next to ZERO on pushrod engines ect. You guy know the stuff.. i see why Shelby dug the 289
Hey Jim, Help me understand. I see Carroll Shelby Crate 289's have 331, 347, 363 options on their site. Does the added disp/HP help? Sorry for the silly questions but appreciate your insight.
The 289's biggest advantage was the higher compression and lack of pollution garbage. Given the same parts and built the same way, I'd take the 302 over the 289.
289 is great. It was raced every where back then, and as I recall never heard warnings growing up that the block will crack like you did/do with the roller 302.
For me, the 351C, when built non stock due to the oiling issues, is the best bang for the $!
I was looking into that engine also... I just have to free up some funds I can make something very cool... Thus why i made this video just to ask ( what people have done )
loved the 400m engines ive had
that is sweet motor 100%
Always been a list topper for me even though people claim its a bad motor.
@@fuckyourfarms i can roll with that motor i know very little , but i do respect it
I have seen some stout 400 builds no bs there
@@patrickjerzak2685 I am sure there are out there PLENTY it cost grip in some cases
I had a 65 K-code convertible and loved the engine. GM figured out ways to make small blocks ‘breathe’ better than did Ford. But the Camaro/Firebird was always a ‘me too’ auto compared to the original.
Don't see many if any small block Chev heads of that era breathing better than a 351 Cleveland 4v Closed Chamber head.
I like 289's but it can be difficult to bolt accessories to the heads for modern applications. The 390's are nearly bulletproof and can make crazy horsepower.
Thats a good view on the 289 in the modern world..
They were/are out there, but Ford was always more expensive to build than Chevys. The beauty of Fords were the opposite rotation on circle tracks planted the left rear wheel in the turns so you could stand on it while everyone else backed off. Reverse cams with gear drives on the others cancelled that advantage.
FEs are not bulletproof, they are prone to bottom end oiling issues.
That is why the 427 was redesigned to a sideoiing system.
As Ford small blocks go the Windsor family of engines are great. Lightweight and high revving! One Ford engine I didn't hear mentioned as far as big blocks go was the 429 with the Semi-Hemi heads maybe not as sought after as others but definitely a contender.
oh yeah i heard a lot about those never seen one before running.. i really want to drive one and see what it is all about Moe
I had a 289 on my 67 Mustang. That little motor had some torque. Aftermarket was bigger for the 289, it would of been 400+ hp little monster. Unfortunately, 302 took the glory away from it. I like your videos and appreciate your time and effort. God bless!
Thank you Adam for taking the time out to comment.. Yeah man that 289 was something ( from what was told ) 302 is the thing now ( or was ) this Coyote deal is the flavor of the decade now..
9:34 That sumbitch was rapid.
That sound gave me chills.
#1 is 289 for me, "Light is Might".
#2 is 302
#3 ?
#4 ?
#5 ?
thats why i was having the problem of really figuring out which one was the BEST in a top 5 type thing.. #1 302 #2 351 #3 289 #4? and #5? ..its almost seen depends on what you find in your local yard ( maybe ) or what are you building. really tough call
that little thing was flying with that 289
@@bstfordchannel923 That "Italian thing", was actually a British TVR! They sold a few here too!
What's the difference between 289 and 302?
1932 Fords had a V8 , it even had the v8 emblem on the light bar in front of the grill.
ahh ok very true i seen those ( never knew it was the 32?)
I'm a Mopar guy, I personally like the 340 ( yeah definitely a biased opinion), but I always did love the Chevy 327. A bit jealous of that motor as well.
it takes big man to admit that brother.. also i want to asked you this . How do you feel of the NEW found dodge guys out there. That was NOT THERE when Dodge did not have a Hellcat.. What you take on these new dodge guy that do not know what a Duster and the Original Demon looked like. what is your take on those
@@bstfordchannel923 you know it's frustrating being a dodge guy from way back. When I was a teenager in the 80's all my friends in mechanics class were either Ford or Chevy guys. I was definitely the odd man out. Now I see these old Mopars selling for insane prices, argggh!!! It is so infuriating. Especially when I know some of those guys buying old Mopars used to piss all over them back in the day. Now I can't afford the cars I loved, partly because they didn't sell as well as the Chevs and Ford's. I guess it's the same feeling. No appreciation for some cool stuff little Chrysler did back in the old days. Ces't la vie! 🥺
The 429 is no slouch either. There was an article where a group built one with main studs and upgraded rod bolts and it turned 9k too! That is something!
agreed Bryan i know that 429 was something us new schoolers can not get our hands on one to learn about,, we need guys like you to remind us
@@bstfordchannel923 460 is the same dog. Just with a longer stroke, so I wouldn't expect 9k out of it. They weigh in very heavy. Way too much for road racing, but proper biasing makes them great drag engines.
@@bstfordchannel923 Its a simple matter to make a 460 into a 429. The far more common 460 (1968-97) has the same 4.36 inch bore (larger than a Cadillac 500 @4.304) as the 429.
The difference is the 3.59 inch stroke in the 429 which makes for a more responsive engine than the 3.85 inch stroke of the 460. (thats the reason the big block was called a "385" series engine)
The pistons had a different pin height than the 460, but connecting rods are the same, so only the crankshaft and pistons need to be swapped.
Sealed Power made (possibly still available) a flat top with one valve relief piston for the 429, but is only available in .030 oversize. Post 1970 (429 and 460) blocks had a 0.015 taller deck height and need to be machined to the 1968-69-70 specification if original compression ratio is to be preserved.
Ive never seen an FE series 428 run as strong as a 429, and have driven cars equipped with both.
283 and 327s were also some bad ass engines
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#1 FE series
#2 335 series
#3 Fairlane/Windsor V8
#4 385 series
Why this order? I am considering the merits of the engines for their time while also taking into account modern day.
FE series because they were stout and reliable in modest everyday use applications as well as performance variants. At the top of the line, there were the 360hp 352, the 401hp 390, 406, 427, 428. It is funny how people will dismiss the 352/390 as a dog especially in comparison to the 396 Chevy, but if Ford had given the same options and treatment to those mid 60s engines as GM had, would’ve been a different story, as proven by the HiPo FE variants of the earlier years. And then there is the SOHC 427. FEs also have a distinct sound unlike any other, and are beautiful in an engine bay.
335 series had the famous 351 Cleveland, and a 400 though viewed as a boat anchor to some, is just a tall deck Cleveland with loads of potential. Australian racing is my source for why this series is over the Windsor/Fairlane V8 on my list, besides being capable of making big block power at its time. Like the FE the sound is distinct, and they dress up more nicer than a Windsor.
The Windsor/Fairlane V8 gave Ford a much needed smaller option for their vehicles that gave good performance. They are easy to swap, because they are small in dimensions, and built with aluminum peices are probably the lightest of American v8s. Limit was always in the cylinder heads which has been taken care of by all the modern offerings. No doubt the HiPo 289 was a force to be reckoned with at its time. Today 302s and 351w can be Built to perform great, as their abundance allowed for a great expansion of the aftermarket, helping affordability. Boss 302 was a half breed of this and the 335 series which was introduced the next year.
385 series certainly confirms that there is no replacement for displacement, but performance was not the intent, save for the 429 Boss engine. Big numbers are easily achieved as they should with engines this size and the aftermarket also caters well. Though these engines are capable of probably the highest motor only numbers in total performance builds, because it’s to be expected is why it is ranked lower on my list.
sweet list here brother a dang solid list!!
From what I remember, a 289 in a racing Cobra or GT350R was good for 380 reliable horses. What Shelby said made since as the 289/302 was just “good enough” for the average Ford passenger car application. They never seemed motivated to improve the heads with bigger valves like Chevy did, except for on the racing circuit with the Trans Am 302 Tunnel Port before the Boss 302. The Boss was an awesome power maker at 7500 rpm, but not that great on the street for daily driving chores. The 302s in the Le Mans winning 68-69 GT40s had the Gurney Weatlake heads, that Ford finally picked up 30? years later as the GT 40 head. But for nostalgia and proven racing-winning heritage, I also give a nod to the 289. Nice video piece.
next video kind explains why he never touch that 302 .. i was trying to figure that out, but i go it.. The 289 was his go to for hp... In the video you have read between the lines and such.. 302 is a sweet engine tones of goodies for it,,
My first mustang had a home built 289, it was fast! Now I've got a 351C 4v / 70' heads. Great engine.
I just picked up a 351 and 302 explorer engine .. i have to see what i can do with it..Little tough right now funds wise but I will see it through
351 modified was always fun.
i never even drove in oe, what was done in it
@@bstfordchannel923just racing around the Hoosier corn fields .
@@obediahsmith5824 I'm Hoosier also. Was you ever Southside TeePee racing? I grew up in Speedway, 7 blocks from the track.
@@ltwig476 I was further south, down around Evansville, Chandler. Maybe into Kentucky a couple times.
Honestly... if I *ever* get my health back, my plan is to build a Shelby Cobra replica with a 289 crank and rods in a late model Explorer 5.0 block with AFR heads.
I haven't decided between an Air Gap intake with a 1 inch spacer or EFI. Air Gap would come out cheaper, a good EFI plenum adds about 20ft lbs of torque around your normal cruising RPM, makes the 302 feel like a bigger engine.
We've already built a 400hp 289 pretty easily. AFR heads and a 270H cam, pulls to around 6800. The lighter Cobra replica could run a much hotter cam, not as much low end torque needed to keep it fun to drive.
With a small block the Cobra won't be as twitchy about breaking the tires loose nor will it be so nose heavy.
great story brother I pray that you can be able to this for real brother ( god knows ) How did you get that 289 at 400hp let me know the secret sauce on that recipe brother Glen.. check this video i am building a rust bucket Maverick ruclips.net/video/ZQOsbqDSVhE/видео.html
I liked this video. U mention why didnt Shelby choose the 351. The 351 Windsor came out in 69 & the clevland in 70. Both fine engines but Shelby had already created & made history by then. My favorite engine kinda depends on the use u have in mind but I'll give my run down by my favorites. Keep in mind I'm a truck guy. I do mud runs with the 70's f series trucks so I like high horsepower & rpms but torque is a must for me. My first love has to be the FE engines so first would be the 427. Then like I run in my mud truck the 385 series such as the 460. (Defanetly not stock) but then my favorite is (more for a car such as a 70 couger with a 4sp) is a 351 clevland then the 302 Boss then the 289 Hipo. The other engines fall in place kinda in between. I work with 390's & 460's the most. I love em!
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351 W came out for the 68 model year not 69.
@@todddenio3200 68 in the 69 model u fool! If u can show me a c8 casting number I will eat my words
@@jesseduke694 at times like this I wish I had kept the one I had instead of selling it as the casting numbers started with C8 which says it was manufactured in 68 and was in a late production 68 Cougar. Its not worth my time to try arguing with an arrogant know it all such as yourself because you are the type who would refuse to believe it even if you were to have the casting number used as a branding iron to brand it onto your forehead which was made obvious by your immediately calling me a fool.
@@todddenio3200 I called u a fool becouse u spoke out to correct me with out any documented proof. And all u come to the table with is a story of "oh I once had!!" But u dont have it anymore. To convieniant Fool!
The 427 was a great engine. A good high revving engine. But if i was putting an engine in a truck i would go with the 428. More low end torque.
Jim Bascombe That was just a matter of camshafts because they program where the engine makes what hp and torque where...
The ford Daytona you keep showing was a 289 HP, Carol Shelby was working on putting a 427/8 (can't remember) in it until Ford asked Shelby to help with the gt-40. (there was one Daytona that had the big block in it but never made it past a prototype and was sold, the last I heard a Hollywood director or producer had it back in the 70's.) The Daytona was built for the super-speedway tracks ie Daytona where the Cobra was not able to keep up on the top end because aerodynamics. The 427 was used in the later GT-40's mainly due to the amount of torque it produced the drivers didn't have to downshift coming out of the corners to blow past the smaller engine cars. Now the Boss Series cars the 302 was a Trans-am car the 429 was a speedway car and the 351 was a drag car. The 427 sohc was originally for NASCAR/NHRA until NASCAR banned it, it was still allowed by NHRA so that is why you would see more drag cars than stock cars with this option. Now my favorite motor would be Mr Shelby's PERSONAL Cobra with a 428 with dual 4 barrel carbs AND dual Paxton superchargers was estimated this puppy put out 800+hp, also it was only one of two Cobras that had an automatic (Bill Cosby had the other made the same way as Shelby's he took it around the block and said it was TOO powerful and gave it back to Shelby, it was resold and the owner drove it off a cliff into the ocean and died) Shelby's car was clocked at inexcess of 180mph in either AZ or OK with a LEO in his car on a closed road with this back in the 60's
The 289 was a great engine, light weight with thin wall cylinders, go to you tube and see em rev to 8500 and 9000 rpm
However nothing tops the 427 FE, basis of the cammer SOHC winner in every type of racing
We raced boss 302 and cobra jet 428 mustang nhra
BTW, Tasca is pronounced like passca, we used to buy parts from him
I guess, one other consideration is engine failure. Once you have the set up, headers and all, you might want the option of easy replacement if she blows. Then we are talking most available low cost donors. This leans me towards later model engines.
I am seeing the light brother L-twig its all in this Maverick once I figure the wiring I may lean towards that cause it would be ideal and semi-unique in a way.. The parts to make this hapen full swap $700 tops thats the crazy part. I am just thinking bro
Maverick, you say?
Interesting.
The 289 was fords best...
yes it was bro
Ford 427 FE has has entered the chat.
I had 6 mustangs coming up, each one with the 289 motor. Let me tell you what fella's, That little motor is bulletproof. It will run when everything else is limping along. The have a REAL Strong power band, and they rev like a chainsaw. Them little motors pull hard. All My Stangs Had 4 Speed Sticks, save onethat had a 3 Speed stick. But Man, Fun To Drive And The Girls Loved Them
thank you for this info.. I love to hear the guys who had the motor vs the guessing... Cause it helps me out a lot... and I thak you so much for this Mark
The car, or the stick ?
Engine selection is all about application. The 302 is the superior choice for wherever you may think you want a 289. The 4" bore gives the 302 a near perfect bore to stroke ratio from where you may tune a very broad Power band. Modern alloy heads keep weight down while offering better heat disapation and greater air flow.
If more torque is desired a 347 is just stroke away. The lower deck height means ,the 302 is more compact and may be an easier fit than most others engines.
Where there may be a 289 ,there should be a 302 ,unless you are building a period correct restomod or doing a proper restoration.
4.6 OHC engines are good but very expensive to modify for small power gains.
Just an opinion.
you said a mouth full! its all about the application thats was well said.....
Fixing the Ford small block - Simple - discard the dished pistons and the flat deck heads - install tunnel port (GT40) heads and domed pistons. This is what won the races !
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I do like the 289 engine it is a very compact engine design and efficient.. I really think the honors to the best V8 should go to the fabulous 427
I have to drive in a 427 and see whats its all about....
I have one of those 427's in a 67 mustang. It's a beast.
I just replaced the valve springs in the engine.
I have a video of the engine running after I did the switch.
That Daytona Cobra Coupe you keep showing was 289 powered. If you watch the Shelby life story documentary he talks about it. He got 200 mph out of that car with 350 horsepower. That's 289 territory. The 427s he built were conservatively rated at 425-450 horse. I have a '68 Cougar with a built 289. In that chassis, I wouldn't have anything else. It's a LOT punchier in the low to midrange torque than they get credit for, and it will not only rev fast, but rev higher than any small block I have ever owned. Seeing how squirrelly my Cougar can get with a small block, there is no way I would want a big block in it. The small block is fun, fast (faster than the car will let me go without turning into an airplane), and the car actually turns in. I am DEFINITELY a converted 289 guy after finally having one.
Great video. I will definitely check more of your postings out. Keep 'em coming.
THIS! was a great read Al thank you for this... I want to do something with the 302. i still like these small motors that can really do some good with little mods.. I went and I got me a 302 and installed it in my Ford Maverick click here when you have some time ruclips.net/video/vPHoR-0XhXA/видео.html
@@bstfordchannel923 Already done. Another great vid.
Two best Ford motors: 289 V8 - 300 straight 6.
very true, but you must add the 4.6 2v for 3rd for the motor can go 300k easy
I have a 289, that thing was smoking!! I could keep up with that 5.0's GTs pre-94's with 4 SPD, and little 8" rear axle
can not wait til i get the next engine 289 may be the one
I'm a chevy fan, but I do agree the cammer is the holy grail of American v8s. The holy grail of reciprocating engines period was the RollsRoyce Crecy, two stroke sleeve valve. 5000hp v12 on gas.
right on Justin!
Shelby didn't have much opportunity with 351`s he walked away from all that stuff and went to Africa for 12 years.you can tell in the interview he didn't like heavyweight and didn't even care for mustang's . But I sure wish he was involved with the trans am program because that was one of my favorite things back in the day .
Ford has always had a problem with too much breathing restriction. Open up the heads for significant horsepower and torque increase. The Windsor engines are the best Ford ever made. 289, 302, and 351. Great reliable engines.
agreed they did ( look ) at Dodge present time... They have to run the cars hot to pass emissions also they have to pay a tax on those v8 also ( hard to make them clean ) Now Ford can Dohc makes this possible with vvt type goodies...
I think a built 289 would be the nearly perfect engine for a car like the AC Cobra, for better-balanced performance. I would like to use one of the cast aluminum block 289s that Carroll Shelby made for an AC Cobra project.
Just think, if Ford had produced the 325 they tested in the GT40 .
it was i think Jim. the 289 was very balanced for the needs of the time
I'll take a dart sleeved aluminum block strokedout to a 393 all day. The Windsor block is amazingly strong and lots of parts fit it.
The best thing that the Windsor series motors has was the fast combustion chambers and flat top pistons that made them not require much lead timing which made them very zippy. They were great engines!!!
The 289 is just one of Ford's great Windsor series of engines. The 260 was stroked to make the 289, which was bored to make the 302, which was stroked again to make the 351 Windsor. All great engines.
The 289 has the same 4” bore as the 302 and 351w and c.
And the start of all was the 221v8 in 62 Fairlanes..
This is just from my 76 year old memory, but I believe the 221, 260, and 289 all had the same 2.87 inch stroke with the bores being 3.5 , 3.8 and 4 inch respectively. then the 289 was stroked to 3 inches to make the 302. Then the entire block was made taller to increase the stroke to 3.5 inches to produce the 351 windsor. 289, 302, and 351 all had a 4 inch bore..
@BST Ford Channel , the 351 Windsor did not come out till 1969 and the Cleveland did not come out till 1970...
thank you for the correction Troy so what is your pick in engines
I am running a 1965 289 HiPo now. I have first year, high compression 351w heads on in a little 62 E100 ... The van is just over 2,000 pounds and it is shorter than 2 door GEO Metro. Fun ride.
really man i would love to make on of those! I am thankful for this comment. I have to get one of those
All in all love the video very informative and honest. Shelby never wanted Ford it was a second choice, he went to Chevy first however turned down and went with Ford. Crazy how Ford wouldn't be anything without Shelby and even now with the Coyote variants that was developed more by Koenigsegg. Chevy and the Corvette program have been Chevy all the way minus the C4 Corvette Zr1 Lotus engineered DOHC 350 from the 90s. There is plenty of aftermarket and direct aftermarket shops to tailor Chevy but not to redesign a company and or motors as Shelby did for Ford and its now priced DOHC V8s inspired by koenigsegg.
very true and I think Ford assist Shelby on his dreams also.... It was perfect combo ( With Lee ) they made things happen all the time. Thiis was spot on I do agree wit what you said... Well put sir
Ive never had the opportunity to drive any of the other engines but I am currently working on a 1970 base model mustang and I ordered a 306 from blue print engines. The dyno sheet says it makes 375hp to the crank. Im excited to finally get this thing running. Last weekend I finally finished wiring my interior and installed my dashboard and gauges. It does have the original c4 automatic but would love to swap in a T5 transmission.
Like always, I enjoy your videos. God bless
Congrats on the project bro... yeah man only the 302 I drove in and 4.6 2v and thats about it..Sound slike you have sweet ride brother..
302 IMHO. I did own a couple 289's however.
i enjoy the 302 everyone i had the engine was wet but it ran dang good
I'm gonna go with the 360-FE, it ran circles around the 390 and was damn near indestructible.....
Lol... you're kidding right? 360 never had more than 8.0 to 1 compression and never even had a 4v carb... its like a 400 only an fe. Just something to fill a hole in a truck.
I'm not trying to be mean at all... I'm sorry if I sounded that way but a 360 was never a performance engine.
the 289 were put in the GT40 at Lemans in 68 and 69
correct Robert
I’ve got a falcon ranchero with a 289 trying to upgrade it but I know nothing about these older engines
I am trying to learn also, but you can add a 351q or 302, but many guys like that 289.. I would stay with the 289 and build on that... many guys can help you here
Chevy 327 and ford 289 to close to call😊
331 stroker 👑
can not debate with you on that 1 Slick
My best friend had a 289 hi performance in his 66 mustang , and it was very strong
really it rev nice?
If you have ever heard the sound of a full race Shelby 289, it is the sound of music. Like the Italian car in the video but much louder.
At idle they sound like a nitro motor for real.
I seen some on video .. its wild I need to mimic thats 67% if i could Iggy that would be amazing.. Thanks for pointing this out bro
that analogy is like a gamecock too duck. no urapeon for me