How much does it cost to rebuild a Ford 289 engine?

How much does it cost to rebuild a Ford 289 engine?

RE: Cost of 289 rebuild to do it right firgure 1200-1500 for the rebuild. Other then that extras will cost you some cash.

How much HP can you get out of a 289?

You can easily get the 289 to 400 hp, at the crank, without any extreme measures.

Is the Ford 289 a good engine?

With small dimensions, a relatively small weight, and decent power, the 289 engine was an impressive offering for car buyers. It was available on all Ford Motor Company models, from the modest Falcon to the upscale Galaxie 500.

How fast is a 289 Mustang?

120 mph

Where are the casting numbers on a Ford engine?

Shine your flashlight on the inspection mirror. Illuminate the section of the block where Ford stamped the casting number. This is directly beside the starter mount, where the starter motor bolts to the engine. Write down the casting number down with pen and paper.

How do I know if my engine block is FE?

Blocks. The casting number is on the right (passenger) side of the block, in the front. FE (330-428 SCJ) note: nearly all FE blocks have 352 cast on the front of them. Solid Lifters, 2 core plugs at front of block, 4 in rear, and 3 on each side.

How can I tell how old my Ford engine is?

The tag is a series of numbers and letters etched in and used to decipher the year, make, and model of you engine. It is found underneath the bolts on the left or right side of the engine, near the front of the car. You can find the tag here on all six-cylinder engines made after 1964, and on some V8 engines.

How do you decode a Ford engine block?

Ford Engine Block Numbering Convention The first digit is a letter and represents the decade in which the part was designed. A = 1940s, B = 1950s, C = 1960s, D = 1970s, E = 1980s, F = 1990s. The second digit will be a numeral, and will represent the year within that decade (i.e. C2 = 1962; E7 = 1987).

How do you tell a 292 from a 312?

The only way to positively tell a 292 from a 312 is the same way to tell a real blond. The 312 has ECZ mains caps, all the others are EBU.