If you have a stock bottom end, I would limit 
your RPM to under 6K. The limiting factor is the cast pistons and most importantly the stock rod bolts. If you were to upgrade to 
good Arp Rod bolts and forged pistons you  
could rely rev that 289. 7000+. 
 
Regards, 
BillGear 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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