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Need advice on rebuilding my 289
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Posted by: 66STANG

I have 66' 289 2bl mustang completely stock and now I have a blown head gasket so I have dcided to rebuild my engine with some high performance parts. I have bought this edelbrock pakage that comes with a carb, intake manifold, cam, and lifters. Next i'm planning on buying some rocker arms but not sure what brand and a timing chain also I've been thinking about some heads but i'm not sure if too put bigger pistons or just get another pair of heads. As you can see I'm not sure how too get started, and two more things hedman or hooker headers? and flowmaster or magnaflow?

Thanks in advance for any advice on my rebuild project.

Posted by: Aussie XAXB

I'll do some research on the heads but depending on the casting number you may have some great heads already. The 289 was an excellent engine and my wife's was excellent on power even with only a 2 bbl carb. The Edelbrock kit should work very well for you. I'll be back with more input later when I have more time.

Oh, and welcome to the site!

Steve

Posted by: siXXXd7coupe

my 289 is bored out .30 over, ford motorsports cam, worked heads, edelbrock 6500RPM intake, Holley carb, TRW forged pistons, roller rockers..i bought it like this from a friend of my dads who builds up 289s and races them.

Posted by: 81maroonhatch

get some old tri y headers they came stock on the GT350 in 65 and 66 they had the hipo 289

Posted by: Aussie XAXB

Nice street engine. Lots of "standard" modifications. Evidently I was too occupied to look into those heads. Sorry 'bout that.

Steve

Posted by: Lihualee

bump!!haha