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Old 08-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default max rpm for my 289 mustang

i have a 68 mustang coupe with stock rear end, i think 2.73 gears. bored 30 with 496/500 cam arp rod bolts,edelbrock performer rpm intake,600 holley,crank 20 under with 65 289 heads gasket port matched. stock springs and valves.
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i have a 68 mustang coupe with stock rear end, i think 2.73 gears. bored 30 with 496/500 cam arp rod bolts,edelbrock performer rpm intake,600 holley,crank 20 under with 65 289 heads gasket port matched. stock springs and valves.
Put it on a dyno. Find max HP and shift it there. I doubt it will be over 6K though.
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thanks. i was told that 289's were screaming demons. and with arp rod bolts, i was thinking something higher.
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