[Marine210204]

I have a 68 Mustang resto/mod project that i just picked up. I am replacing the straight six with a '66 289 that i am going to build. I have a Edelbrock performer RPM intake, my question is which cam should i use to get that hard hitting lick that im always hearing in the old muscle cars. Im trying to figure this out now before i take the heads to get built, so i know what springs and rocker arms i need to use. Somebody help me figure this out. I'm a former Marine Jet Engine Mechanic, but this is a lil bit different than the jet engine that im used to working on. If you have any helpful advice please let me know. thx Marine210204

[stlwagon]

Welcome... The Classic gang will be able to help.

[heavy metal]

welcome to the site,enjoy!!!! if you are running an auto,i would suggest the Comp 280H cam.it hits pretty hard and you can get by with a stock converter with no vac. problems.

[Marine210204]

what converter would you suggest since i have to put one in anyways. Also will the 289 bolt up to the straight six auto tranny???

[heavy metal]

I suggest around a 3k stall,that will give you a good take off.as for the six trans fitting,i can not remember,sorry.There are alot of people on here that know alot about trans,they will post and give you that info.

[paul289]

I don't think the 289 will bolt to the six tranny, but I could be wrong. However, a T5 or an AOD will bolt right up and mount with minimal modifications. There are plenty of threads here discussing the required modifications for installing either transmission.