289 "hipo"

H'ya Mule · 09-18-2002, 03:26 PM

Hello all, I was just wondering what is the difference between a regular 289 and a "hipo" and how could one tell these differences by looking at the engine? Thanks for any reply.

The Deuce · 09-18-2002, 05:08 PM

The hipo 289 (or k-code) was a solid lifter motor. I'm not sure how you would differentiate it by looking at it.

Start it and listen for valvetrain noise, a slight ticking. Check the oil, if its alright, and the noise SHOULD be there, its got solid lifters.

mustangman65_79 · 09-19-2002, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
The hipo 289 (or k-code) was a solid lifter motor. I'm not sure how you would differentiate it by looking at it.

Start it and listen for valvetrain noise, a slight ticking. Check the oil, if its alright, and the noise SHOULD be there, its got solid lifters.

Don't say that, now He'll just go out a get a bad 289, with messed up lifters-lol

Normaly I would tell u everything about the HiPo, but I'm so tired right now, All I can remember is compression, the HiPo had 10.5:1

ponyexpress289 · 09-19-2002, 07:36 AM

my motor makes a clicking sound my dad say its the lifters but i dunno
i guess i can tell my friends its a hipo

ponyexpress289 · 09-19-2002, 07:44 AM

o i ment to say he hink theyre mest up

mustangman65_79 · 09-19-2002, 07:48 AM

Did u ck your adjustment of the valves?

ponyexpress289 · 09-19-2002, 08:42 AM

how do i chek them ?
i think the lifters r the original ones i dunno
also havent chanfged the oil in a while

Jeff65 · 09-19-2002, 01:29 PM

289 HiPo is characterized externally by:

VIN # stamp on block near pan, usually right rear edge where block/pan meet.

Heads with casting numbers 19, 20, 21.

Aluminum water pump (open impeller type, no steel backing plate).

Swept free-flowing exhaust manifolds looking more like headers.

Large alternator pulley

Larger harmonic balancer

Holley 4v carb (instead of Autolite).

Engine dress up kit

Engine/Car is more valuable when VIN's match.

Solid lifters (when engine is running there's unmistakable engine valve clatter)

H'ya Mule · 09-19-2002, 04:30 PM

I was just looking at a 65 fastback yesterday and it was advertised as having a 289 Hipo. It is a rather crappy looking G.T 350 "clone", asking 12,500.

thunderbolt · 09-19-2002, 05:04 PM

One more to add to Jeff's list, if it is original, no vaccum advance canister on the distributor.

mustangman65_79 · 09-20-2002, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ponyexpress289
how do i chek them ?
i think the lifters r the original ones i dunno
also havent chanfged the oil in a while

Do u have the stock 289 heads with adjustable rocker arms?

ponyexpress289 · 09-20-2002, 08:23 AM

uh yea dont know bout the arms though

09-18-2002, 03:26 PM	#1
H'ya Mule Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 10	289 "hipo" Hello all, I was just wondering what is the difference between a regular 289 and a "hipo" and how could one tell these differences by looking at the engine? Thanks for any reply.

09-18-2002, 05:08 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	The hipo 289 (or k-code) was a solid lifter motor. I'm not sure how you would differentiate it by looking at it. Start it and listen for valvetrain noise, a slight ticking. Check the oil, if its alright, and the noise SHOULD be there, its got solid lifters. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-19-2002, 07:36 AM	#4
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	about the bad 289 my motor makes a clicking sound my dad say its the lifters but i dunno i guess i can tell my friends its a hipo

09-19-2002, 07:44 AM	#5
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	bad289 o i ment to say he hink theyre mest up

09-19-2002, 07:48 AM	#6
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Did u ck your adjustment of the valves? __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

09-19-2002, 08:42 AM	#7
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	valves how do i chek them ? i think the lifters r the original ones i dunno also havent chanfged the oil in a while

09-19-2002, 01:29 PM	#8
Jeff65 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 208	289 HiPo is characterized externally by: VIN # stamp on block near pan, usually right rear edge where block/pan meet. Heads with casting numbers 19, 20, 21. Aluminum water pump (open impeller type, no steel backing plate). Swept free-flowing exhaust manifolds looking more like headers. Large alternator pulley Larger harmonic balancer Holley 4v carb (instead of Autolite). Engine dress up kit Engine/Car is more valuable when VIN's match. Solid lifters (when engine is running there's unmistakable engine valve clatter)

09-19-2002, 04:30 PM	#9
H'ya Mule Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 10	Thanks guys I was just looking at a 65 fastback yesterday and it was advertised as having a 289 Hipo. It is a rather crappy looking G.T 350 "clone", asking 12,500.

09-19-2002, 05:04 PM	#10
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	One more to add to Jeff's list, if it is original, no vaccum advance canister on the distributor.

09-20-2002, 08:23 AM	#12
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	uhh all stock sept for intake uh yea dont know bout the arms though