what to do... 289,302, or 351

66 Racer · 09-02-2001, 12:03 AM

Hey,

Well guys, i have been playing with the idea of looking into putting a 351W in my 66 stang. Is that a some what resanable project or is there major modification to the car that will be needed to be done.

Since i need a rebuild i was thinking of just "upgrading" heh heh, to say the least. The thing is that i just put a new 2.5in exaust system and dont want to have to put a 3in setup for a 351. Basically guys, i want to know if you were in my situation would you go for a crate engine 302 w/alum heads, or crate 351W.

On the other hand should i just stick with my 289 and max it out.How much cubic in. could i get out of it? I know a 302 is the same block, so i know i can at least get that. Also how much HP and torque could i get out of a 289 fully modified. If i stick with my 289, which i seem to be leaning to since i just put new headers and exaust for it, i plan on putting edel heads, intake, and cam, but what else can i put in it to get extreme power. I want to break 300hp, and 350 if possible which i dont know if a 289 could do.

I would also like to go the more economical rout, like if i could get 350hp with a crate 302 for $4000 compared to 350hp with my current block for even more money while having a spare engine if i get the crate engine. Basically i want to have a dream engine at no expense but want to save money where i can. In 4 months i should hopefully have a $4,000 budget for my engine alone.

Thanks guys,

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Under Construction 66 Coupe
-289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction

09-02-2001, 12:03 AM	#1
66 Racer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 77	what to do... 289,302, or 351 Hey, Well guys, i have been playing with the idea of looking into putting a 351W in my 66 stang. Is that a some what resanable project or is there major modification to the car that will be needed to be done. Since i need a rebuild i was thinking of just "upgrading" heh heh, to say the least. The thing is that i just put a new 2.5in exaust system and dont want to have to put a 3in setup for a 351. Basically guys, i want to know if you were in my situation would you go for a crate engine 302 w/alum heads, or crate 351W. On the other hand should i just stick with my 289 and max it out.How much cubic in. could i get out of it? I know a 302 is the same block, so i know i can at least get that. Also how much HP and torque could i get out of a 289 fully modified. If i stick with my 289, which i seem to be leaning to since i just put new headers and exaust for it, i plan on putting edel heads, intake, and cam, but what else can i put in it to get extreme power. I want to break 300hp, and 350 if possible which i dont know if a 289 could do. I would also like to go the more economical rout, like if i could get 350hp with a crate 302 for $4000 compared to 350hp with my current block for even more money while having a spare engine if i get the crate engine. Basically i want to have a dream engine at no expense but want to save money where i can. In 4 months i should hopefully have a $4,000 budget for my engine alone. Thanks guys, ------------------ Under Construction 66 Coupe -289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction