From Straight 6 To 289

porkpie · October 19th, 2007, 12:37 AM

I have a 66 with a straight six in it. I want to go with a 289, but a friend said it wouldn't fit well without hood mods. Any info? Thanks.

Random · October 19th, 2007, 01:43 AM

I went from a straight 6 in my 65 to a 302. you wont have to have any hood mods, but a list of what you will need...
v-8 front suspension
5 bolt lug hub for front, meaning spindle, backplate, and hub
new rear end with 5 bolt hub, 9 inch
possibly disc brakes, not a must, but nice to have

Vinyl66 · October 19th, 2007, 07:42 AM

yea no hood mods but def suspension.

zers · October 19th, 2007, 11:45 AM

Well, as a follow up to this then, is you say no hood mods, but my 289 w/ edelbrock carb just barely fits under my hood, and the hood sits a little high. Is it cause the carb is higher than stock?

69fastback · October 19th, 2007, 11:47 AM

The hoods on most classic stangs stick up in the back because of the poor hinge design. If you run any intake that's taller than stock, it won't work.

Vinyl66 · October 19th, 2007, 11:47 AM

org. doesn't leave much room and intakes, carbs, and airfilters can sit higher than stock. ive got a performer intake holly carb and elderbrock filter they barely fit but they do

Darrell · October 19th, 2007, 12:34 PM

A 289 will drop right in. I put a 351W in my old 65 years ago. It was an original 6 cylinder car. I left the 6 cylinder suspension and had no hood clearance issues. I ran a Victor Jr intake a 1" carb spacer. The car handled and drove fine. It was my daily driver for 3 years.

460brevill · October 19th, 2007, 02:19 PM

why not build the i6.they will scream if built right.

cgstarry · October 22nd, 2007, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by 460brevill

why not build the i6.they will scream if built right.

Can you please itemize a list you would recommend to build 'er up?

I really want to add dual exhaust headers & pipes and some kind of high velocity intake w/ 2bbl carb.

Would like to hear your thoughts!

Thanks,
John

460brevill · October 23rd, 2007, 07:56 PM

i will post you a couple of pics tomorrow and let you know what mine has in it.

cgstarry · October 24th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Sounds great!

I really like the idea of keeping the original i6 in there, but see nothing wrong with a little optimization!

Thanks,
John

nba1341 · October 24th, 2007, 01:23 AM

a fast i6 means it has nitrious but thats kinda lame since its not always fast :/

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 07:02 AM

my i6 without nitrous will turn 13.40.that is not lame.

Vinyl66 · October 24th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by 460brevill

my i6 without nitrous will turn 13.40.that is not lame.

thats pretty sweet haven't seen too many I6's that fast.

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 08:24 AM

hot rod featured one turning 11.50 without nit,and a lady driver-owner.

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 09:33 AM

what part of baltimore?i used to live 2 blocks from pimlico track.

Vinyl66 · October 24th, 2007, 09:37 AM

a few miles from Martin state airport

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 10:51 AM

First thing get a 250 head off a Granada, bigger valves, more air flow. Go to ClassicInlines.com, you can get a cam and lifters and a 2-barrel adapter, dual exhaust headers. Run 2 1/2in exhaust with flow master 3 chamber mufflers. Run dura spark ignition, if you need a diagram on how to wire it I can help you out. pics follow

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Here are a few pics

460brevill · October 24th, 2007, 11:22 AM

More pics

October 19th, 2007, 12:37 AM	#1
porkpie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	From Straight 6 To 289 I have a 66 with a straight six in it. I want to go with a 289, but a friend said it wouldn't fit well without hood mods. Any info? Thanks.

October 19th, 2007, 07:42 AM	#3
Vinyl66 Hardcore Enthusiast 1966 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,739	yea no hood mods but def suspension. __________________ Classics or Have a Nice Day! Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!! 1966 Ford Mustang w/ Black Vinyl top Mods listed in the Garage

October 19th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#4
zers Regular 1965 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 277	Well, as a follow up to this then, is you say no hood mods, but my 289 w/ edelbrock carb just barely fits under my hood, and the hood sits a little high. Is it cause the carb is higher than stock? __________________

October 19th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#5
69fastback Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 530	The hoods on most classic stangs stick up in the back because of the poor hinge design. If you run any intake that's taller than stock, it won't work. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

October 19th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#6
Vinyl66 Hardcore Enthusiast 1966 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,739	org. doesn't leave much room and intakes, carbs, and airfilters can sit higher than stock. ive got a performer intake holly carb and elderbrock filter they barely fit but they do __________________ Classics or Have a Nice Day! Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!! 1966 Ford Mustang w/ Black Vinyl top Mods listed in the Garage

October 19th, 2007, 01:43 AM	#2
Random Newbie 1965 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	I went from a straight 6 in my 65 to a 302. you wont have to have any hood mods, but a list of what you will need... v-8 front suspension 5 bolt lug hub for front, meaning spindle, backplate, and hub new rear end with 5 bolt hub, 9 inch possibly disc brakes, not a must, but nice to have

October 19th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#7
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 5,799	A 289 will drop right in. I put a 351W in my old 65 years ago. It was an original 6 cylinder car. I left the 6 cylinder suspension and had no hood clearance issues. I ran a Victor Jr intake a 1" carb spacer. The car handled and drove fine. It was my daily driver for 3 years. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow and Harold at Furo Racecraft http://www.myspace.com/odarrellrules

October 19th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#8
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	why not build the i6.they will scream if built right. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 23rd, 2007, 07:56 PM	#10
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	i will post you a couple of pics tomorrow and let you know what mine has in it. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 24th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#11
cgstarry Regular 2007 Mustang GT, 66 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 107	Sounds great! I really like the idea of keeping the original i6 in there, but see nothing wrong with a little optimization! Thanks, John __________________ Vista Blue 2007 Mustang GT Premium Coupe 5 Speed FRPP GTA Axelbacks, AMSOIL XL 5W-20 Steeda CAI w/ High Flow Elbow, SCT xCalibrator 2

October 24th, 2007, 01:23 AM	#12
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,150	a fast i6 means it has nitrious but thats kinda lame since its not always fast :/

October 24th, 2007, 07:02 AM	#13
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	my i6 without nitrous will turn 13.40.that is not lame. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 24th, 2007, 08:24 AM	#15
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	hot rod featured one turning 11.50 without nit,and a lady driver-owner. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 24th, 2007, 09:33 AM	#16
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	what part of baltimore?i used to live 2 blocks from pimlico track. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 24th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#17
Vinyl66 Hardcore Enthusiast 1966 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,739	a few miles from Martin state airport __________________ Classics or Have a Nice Day! Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!! 1966 Ford Mustang w/ Black Vinyl top Mods listed in the Garage

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October 24th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#18
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 739	First thing get a 250 head off a Granada, bigger valves, more air flow. Go to ClassicInlines.com, you can get a cam and lifters and a 2-barrel adapter, dual exhaust headers. Run 2 1/2in exhaust with flow master 3 chamber mufflers. Run dura spark ignition, if you need a diagram on how to wire it I can help you out. pics follow __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

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