289 Rebuild

Elvis · 02-10-2003, 08:49 PM

I'm not sure how often the odometer on my '67 has turned over but I suspect it has a couple of circuits on it. In any event, I have been nursing it through the last few years and am now ready to spend some bucks on it. A friend told me to not bother getting it rebuilt - he said to get a "crate engine" from Ford. I was not aware that Ford was still making them. I would like to avoid making a costly mistake and would appreciate input as to the advantages/disadvantages of rebuilding my current engine as opposed to buying a "crate engine". Any suggestions? E.

Mike67coupe · 02-11-2003, 01:40 AM

As far as I know I don't believe you can get a crate motor in a 289. You can get them in 302, 351, and some others. But someone correct me if I am wrong.

About rebuilding your 289, it would be just fine to have your 289 rebuilt. Your car might be on more down time because you would have to pull your motor and wait for a machine shop to clean it up.

You could buy a 302 crate motor, it would fit just fine, and then you would have less down time on your car.

There are so many different ways to go about it, it just all depends on how much money you want to spend and how long you can live with out driving your stang.

Rev · 02-11-2003, 03:22 PM

The 351W or the 392W (stroked 351W) will fit too. The 392 developes about 430 hp and would give lots of grunt.

Rev

66StangGuy · 02-11-2003, 03:27 PM

on the posative side the crate motors have a worranty depending on the motor. so you have to worry about less in that sense.

if you rebuild your 289 you will have the ability to customize the rebuild for your use in the stang. if you want performance or stock setup?

hobgoblin351 · 02-15-2003, 12:36 PM

It all comes down to how stock you want to keep your Stang. If all the numbers match, and it's a Hi-Po, you'd want to keep the motor. If you're not worried about itand you've got the $$$ go with the Windsor. It's got more bang for the buck.

Jeff65 · 02-18-2003, 04:49 PM

I have Ford Racing Performance Products crate 302 in my '65 fastback. There are a number of decisions to make regarding this engine swap...for it is a swap and not a direct bolt-in. It does come out nice once its in and running.

02-10-2003, 08:49 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	289 Rebuild I'm not sure how often the odometer on my '67 has turned over but I suspect it has a couple of circuits on it. In any event, I have been nursing it through the last few years and am now ready to spend some bucks on it. A friend told me to not bother getting it rebuilt - he said to get a "crate engine" from Ford. I was not aware that Ford was still making them. I would like to avoid making a costly mistake and would appreciate input as to the advantages/disadvantages of rebuilding my current engine as opposed to buying a "crate engine". Any suggestions? E.

02-11-2003, 01:40 AM	#2
Mike67coupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 19	As far as I know I don't believe you can get a crate motor in a 289. You can get them in 302, 351, and some others. But someone correct me if I am wrong. About rebuilding your 289, it would be just fine to have your 289 rebuilt. Your car might be on more down time because you would have to pull your motor and wait for a machine shop to clean it up. You could buy a 302 crate motor, it would fit just fine, and then you would have less down time on your car. There are so many different ways to go about it, it just all depends on how much money you want to spend and how long you can live with out driving your stang. __________________

02-11-2003, 03:22 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	351 or 392 The 351W or the 392W (stroked 351W) will fit too. The 392 developes about 430 hp and would give lots of grunt. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

02-11-2003, 03:27 PM	#4
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	on the posative side the crate motors have a worranty depending on the motor. so you have to worry about less in that sense. if you rebuild your 289 you will have the ability to customize the rebuild for your use in the stang. if you want performance or stock setup? __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

02-15-2003, 12:36 PM	#5
hobgoblin351 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 245	It all comes down to how stock you want to keep your Stang. If all the numbers match, and it's a Hi-Po, you'd want to keep the motor. If you're not worried about itand you've got the $$$ go with the Windsor. It's got more bang for the buck. __________________ 1970 Stang Conv: en:Boss351 (balanced/blueprinted) mech cam(240*@.050/.540 lift) Scrw in studs/comp cams rllr rkr Mldn valves 2.19in 1.71ex ported polished cc'd hrdnd ex Keith Black FT pistons(10.25/1) Weiand Excellorator manifold Holley700 DP mech 2nds MSD 6 box and Dis Headers/2 1/2 inch duels tr: modified FMX re:9-inch/3.89 limited slip

02-18-2003, 04:49 PM	#6
Jeff65 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 208	I have Ford Racing Performance Products crate 302 in my '65 fastback. There are a number of decisions to make regarding this engine swap...for it is a swap and not a direct bolt-in. It does come out nice once its in and running.

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