400hp 289?

Vinyl66 · February 25th, 2008, 08:20 PM

ive always thought about doing this in the future. i have my org motor 289 and it would be badass to build the original engine for the car. i would like it to hit 3 goals. 1. close to 400hp crank 2. still fit in original position in the engine bay (no high rise stuff i don't want the hood modified) 3. for about $3000. could it be done n/a?

69fastback · February 25th, 2008, 09:15 PM

400hp N/A is going to big the largest hurdle. All of the others can be achieved. I'm not going to say you can't do it for $3,000 but it'll be tough, and it'll depend on what you can do yourself.

Vinyl66 · February 25th, 2008, 09:40 PM

i can build it with the help of my dad because i built my 302. i just don't know anything about matching heads and cams stuff like that. ive read that AFR heads and a mild cam in a 302 can produce 400hp.

GTsetGO · February 25th, 2008, 09:43 PM

a good friend of mine had a 400hp 289 sitting in his garage for the longest time. and it was NA. he was going to throw it in a cobra kit car.

i can ask him what all was done to it if you want.

Vinyl66 · February 25th, 2008, 09:45 PM

yea that would be great. specially if he'll give up specifics

i just want a wild 289 to represent the classics

nba1341 · February 25th, 2008, 09:46 PM

what hp are you making with your 302 vinyl?

i thought you had edelbrock heads.... not 289 hi-po...

Vinyl66 · February 25th, 2008, 09:48 PM

not sure really. its a decent engine nothing crazy. but yea 289's are on it now the only thing edelbrock is the air cleaner and intake

69fastback · February 25th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Vinyl66

i can build it with the help of my dad because i built my 302. i just don't know anything about matching heads and cams stuff like that. ive read that AFR heads and a mild cam in a 302 can produce 400hp.

AFRs are great heads, but that knocks out more than half your budget...lol

Matching the H/C/I is key for making hte power. Jay Allen is second to none of designing cams. You'll pay about $400 for the cam, but it's the best $400 you'll spend. He builds cams for some of the top notch indy cars, NASCAR, and offshore powerboats. You won't be disappointed.

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Vinyl66 · February 25th, 2008, 10:48 PM

thats pretty cool. so he'll design a custom cam for each application?

69fastback · February 25th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Vinyl66

thats pretty cool. so he'll design a custom cam for each application?

Yup. He works one on one with all his customers. You get what you pay for, and honestly, $400 isn't that high, and he's the best. you just need to know what you're going to do as fas as other mods, and then get in touch with him.

strkrstng2000 · February 26th, 2008, 01:36 AM

A buddy of mine when I was in the military had a 66 with a 289. He ran high 11's at the track with it. It was NA with no juice. I know he had a high rise intake, ported and polished 302 heads, holly 650 dp, and a cam. Not sure on the specs of the cam but it was not that wild. He also had headers and msd ignition on it. He also used the stock hood. It was a badass little 66. Very fun to drive and rape imports with. I know he did all the work himself including the porting and polishing. I would have to say your project is very feasible.

nba1341 · February 26th, 2008, 01:44 AM

^high 11's with 302 heads i am amazed :O

i should do something with mine

strkrstng2000 · February 26th, 2008, 01:49 AM

I am pretty sure, but I could be wrong. This was about 8 years ago.

Vinyl66 · February 26th, 2008, 12:59 PM

damn i wish i had the cash flow now to do it. im siked about building the 289

460brevill · February 26th, 2008, 06:26 PM

dump a 347 stroker kit and a good set of heads on it.try a god holley,750 duel feed double pumper.you should get close.

zers · February 26th, 2008, 06:33 PM

Yea, I'm glad this thread came up. I want about 400hp out of my 289 =p

GTsetGO · February 26th, 2008, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Vinyl66

yea that would be great. specially if he'll give up specifics

i just want a wild 289 to represent the classics

i emailed him and will let you know what he says

Vinyl66 · February 26th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by 460brevill

dump a 347 stroker kit and a good set of heads on it.try a god holley,750 duel feed double pumper.you should get close.

thats the thing tho. i want it to be a 289. small bore is ok because my block will probably need a 30 over but other than that i want the displacement at the original 289.

and thanks GTsetgo let me know what he says

460brevill · February 26th, 2008, 06:58 PM

you want make it on a cam and carb.

Vinyl66 · February 26th, 2008, 07:03 PM

can heads be too big? for example 165cc intake and a 185 cc intake from afr are only about $50 apart so why not go with the bigger 185? or even the 205 set

February 25th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#1
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	400hp 289? ive always thought about doing this in the future. i have my org motor 289 and it would be badass to build the original engine for the car. i would like it to hit 3 goals. 1. close to 400hp crank 2. still fit in original position in the engine bay (no high rise stuff i don't want the hood modified) 3. for about $3000. could it be done n/a? __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 25th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#2
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	400hp N/A is going to big the largest hurdle. All of the others can be achieved. I'm not going to say you can't do it for $3,000 but it'll be tough, and it'll depend on what you can do yourself. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

February 25th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#3
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	i can build it with the help of my dad because i built my 302. i just don't know anything about matching heads and cams stuff like that. ive read that AFR heads and a mild cam in a 302 can produce 400hp. __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 25th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#4
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	a good friend of mine had a 400hp 289 sitting in his garage for the longest time. and it was NA. he was going to throw it in a cobra kit car. i can ask him what all was done to it if you want. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

February 25th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#5
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea that would be great. specially if he'll give up specifics i just want a wild 289 to represent the classics __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 25th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	what hp are you making with your 302 vinyl? i thought you had edelbrock heads.... not 289 hi-po... __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

February 25th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#7
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	not sure really. its a decent engine nothing crazy. but yea 289's are on it now the only thing edelbrock is the air cleaner and intake __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 25th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#9
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats pretty cool. so he'll design a custom cam for each application? __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 26th, 2008, 01:36 AM	#11
strkrstng2000 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	A buddy of mine when I was in the military had a 66 with a 289. He ran high 11's at the track with it. It was NA with no juice. I know he had a high rise intake, ported and polished 302 heads, holly 650 dp, and a cam. Not sure on the specs of the cam but it was not that wild. He also had headers and msd ignition on it. He also used the stock hood. It was a badass little 66. Very fun to drive and rape imports with. I know he did all the work himself including the porting and polishing. I would have to say your project is very feasible.

February 26th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#12
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	^high 11's with 302 heads i am amazed :O i should do something with mine __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

February 26th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#13
strkrstng2000 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am pretty sure, but I could be wrong. This was about 8 years ago.

February 26th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#14
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn i wish i had the cash flow now to do it. im siked about building the 289 __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

February 26th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#15
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	dump a 347 stroker kit and a good set of heads on it.try a god holley,750 duel feed double pumper.you should get close. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

February 26th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#16
zers Regular 1965 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 356 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea, I'm glad this thread came up. I want about 400hp out of my 289 =p __________________

February 26th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#19
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	you want make it on a cam and carb. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

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February 26th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#20
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	can heads be too big? for example 165cc intake and a 185 cc intake from afr are only about $50 apart so why not go with the bigger 185? or even the 205 set __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

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