289 HP

sweet65stang · 05-17-1999, 07:24 PM

How much horse power can i get out of a 289????

thunderbolt · 05-17-1999, 09:57 PM

Thats an open ended question. How much do you want to spend, speed is money or something like that. Ok, realistically the 1 hp per cubic inch mark is pretty easy to atain and retain relibility. More costs lots of money and relibility. How much power is relative. I saw in I think Mustang and Fords a 8 second car (don't quote me on that, feeble memory) powered by a 289. It was damn fast and 289 powered though.

Jerry · 05-18-1999, 11:00 AM

A 289 is basically a 302 or 5.0 . That being said, 5.0's are pretty well documented performance wise. You might want to visit the late model board and get some ideas. Speed is just a question of money. Good Luck

05-17-1999, 07:24 PM	#1
sweet65stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Denison,Tx.US Posts: 2	289 HP How much horse power can i get out of a 289????

05-17-1999, 09:57 PM	#2
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	Thats an open ended question. How much do you want to spend, speed is money or something like that. Ok, realistically the 1 hp per cubic inch mark is pretty easy to atain and retain relibility. More costs lots of money and relibility. How much power is relative. I saw in I think Mustang and Fords a 8 second car (don't quote me on that, feeble memory) powered by a 289. It was damn fast and 289 powered though.

05-18-1999, 11:00 AM	#3
Jerry Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: lakewood, nj Posts: 23	A 289 is basically a 302 or 5.0 . That being said, 5.0's are pretty well documented performance wise. You might want to visit the late model board and get some ideas. Speed is just a question of money. Good Luck