I am interested in learning about possible upgrades that would make the 289 engine more equal in power to the big block 390, or if it is even possible or worth the money to modify it. What have you guys seen/done to get more power out of your 289, and how much power can you actually get out of it?

 

H/C/I for starters. To be honest, it wouldn't take a whole lot to equal the power of that boat anchor. They weren't "all that".


BTW, that is Heads, Cam, Intake

 

Cobra Automotive builds the 289s up to 475hp:

http://www.cobraautomotive.com/horsepower.htm

 

I am buying a motor from these guys hope this helps

http://www.fordcobraengines.com/index.html

 

How fast do you want to go (aka "How much do you want to spend")?

450hp from Ford
430hp from Roush
Already got a solid 289? Bolt one of these on!

 

OOpps I sent ypou the wrong like here is the 289's for around 5,700 that r as much as 400 horses

 

http://www.badasscars.com/engineprices/fordsb.html

sorry forgot to add the link

 

Here's a head, cam, intake combo for 367 hp.

 

Build it to the original 271 Horse Power, get a 4 speed, and 3:50 to 1 gears. Then you dont have to spend more money to make the rest of the car handle the power. And you have a nice setup.