Code A

fire235 · 02-22-2002, 10:51 AM

New to the mustang world so I'm sure I'll ask many questions before I'm able to start giving any answers so let me say thanks ahead of time. My question this time is: I just bought a 65 fb 289 car which is a code A car. What exactly does the code A stand for and is it a rare or common code car? I'm sure I'll have more questions before this is all said and done.

6t6stang · 02-22-2002, 11:46 AM

A-Code is the engine designation and the vin# of your engine.
I believe the A code is the 225 horse challenger motor which is one step below the coveted K-code 271hp engine.

Nice car.

Mercury · 02-22-2002, 11:56 AM

A-Code.

By the begining of the 1965 production year, the D-Code (Also a 289 4 barrel, lower compresion though) was replaced by the A-code. A 289 with a 4 barrerl(Auto lite 4100 series) carb putting out 225 Hp.

A-code designation was used from 1965 till the last 289's in 1967. 225 HP @ 4800 Rpm. 305 ft-lbs @ 3200 RPM.

02-22-2002, 10:51 AM	#1
fire235 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Code A New to the mustang world so I'm sure I'll ask many questions before I'm able to start giving any answers so let me say thanks ahead of time. My question this time is: I just bought a 65 fb 289 car which is a code A car. What exactly does the code A stand for and is it a rare or common code car? I'm sure I'll have more questions before this is all said and done.

02-22-2002, 11:56 AM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	A-Code. By the begining of the 1965 production year, the D-Code (Also a 289 4 barrel, lower compresion though) was replaced by the A-code. A 289 with a 4 barrerl(Auto lite 4100 series) carb putting out 225 Hp. A-code designation was used from 1965 till the last 289's in 1967. 225 HP @ 4800 Rpm. 305 ft-lbs @ 3200 RPM. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

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02-22-2002, 11:46 AM	#2
6t6stang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ct Posts: 8	A-Code is the engine designation and the vin# of your engine. I believe the A code is the 225 horse challenger motor which is one step below the coveted K-code 271hp engine. Nice car.