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Rev · 08-26-2002, 11:16 AM

I put a 302 crank in my 289 block. It's bored .030" over, so it's actually a 306 CI. A 289 with it's shorter stroke might be able to spin a little faster than a 302, but only minimally. My opinion is that for a street driven car, you shouldn't set your engine up for more than 6000 RPM anyway. You can do that with a 302 without too much trouble. Anyway, I think the 302 is the best choice.

Rev

08-26-2002, 11:16 AM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	306 I put a 302 crank in my 289 block. It's bored .030" over, so it's actually a 306 CI. A 289 with it's shorter stroke might be able to spin a little faster than a 302, but only minimally. My opinion is that for a street driven car, you shouldn't set your engine up for more than 6000 RPM anyway. You can do that with a 302 without too much trouble. Anyway, I think the 302 is the best choice. 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