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Hello I have a 289 with MSD pro-billet, MSD Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock 500 cfm 1404, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifolds, Doug Tri-Y Headers, an a lot of more good stuff... But here now my problem is, it first started to misfire when i hit 4,500 rpms, but then it got worse, now i cant even...

New here! Bought a 65 Convertible a month ago. The entire body, frames, pans and miscellaneous were redone to primer about 13 years ago with NOS parts. Has been stored ever since. It is gutted and ready for the long climb back onto the road. A 6 cylinder auto car that I'm converting to a 94...

I need to pull my 1967 automatic mustang engine and transmission. Because theres a hole on one of the engine gaskets by the front right axel and my transmission is leaking fluid where it connects to the engine. I was wondering what would be the best way to pull the engine and transmission...

My 1968 mustang 289 has after market valve covers, and the passenger side has the pvc system and the driver side has a breather cap on it. The breather cap is just one that you pop on with the two prongs that slide in. I am getting oil over the top of my valve cover. What could cause this? I...

Hey i am looking for you all to tell me your experiences with your cars and their rear end gears. I am looking into new rear gears for my build and didn't know what to really look for, although im'm leaning towards 3.55 or 3.80, possibly 4.10. Now i have a t5 and 2.80 gears. i don"t know how it...

This is an issue thats been going on for a while now. It starts fine in the morning and I usually do not have issues with it restarting after I've driven it to work or school and let it sit. A few weeks ago I ran into trouble after letting it sit for about an hour in 75-80ish degree weather. It...

Hello, all I was just wondering what are some really good rebuild books for a 289? I am wanting to rebuild my engine after I find out where I get stationed at. I figured I would start on the engine first then, work my way to paint and etc. I also have a few questions as I am wanting to beef up...

Hello everyone , I recently installed a RAM flywheel in my 65 w/ 289 engine with 4 speed top loader and I'm having issues. First time I ever changed a flywheel and I'm sure somewhere something went wrong. After re-installing everything I hear a rubbing sound as in something is scrapping against...

Hey i have a question for all of you about starting up my 66 mustang 289. It hasn't been started in about 20 years and want to make sure I'm going about this procedure correctly. recently I've started a 77 dodge pickup that hasn't been started in about 20 years again and we changed spark...

Hello all I am new to the Forum. I have a 1967 mustang coupe with a 289 and auto transmission, and I must admit im a complete noob when it comes to doing what I want to do. To set the Background I purchased my 1967 mustang in 2007 and would drive it on the weekends. After about a year my...

Hey everyone, it's my first time posting on this forum, been on LS1Tech for a while for my 98 T/A. I have a few questions regarding my 66 Mustang coupe, however. I rebuilt the car with my dad about 3 years ago ( Mostly body work, brakes, and suspension work) and we left the motor and...

I have a freshly rebuilt 289 bored .030 over speed pro flat top skirted pistons, trimmed deck, rpm air gap intake, hooker super comp tuned headers, pbm cam, msd pro billy dist, msd 6 al 2 box, blaster 2 coil, e7te ported, polished, milled to 52 or 54 combustion chambers can't remember right off...

hello i recently purchased a 65 289 engine with a solid lifter cam i removed the cam and found 940358 stamped on the rear. can anyone help me determine wich cam this is ?

we all have those old beat up restoration parts that we no longer can use. figured there has to be something worthwhile to do with them. mute the audio its choppy awesome christmas decorations steering wheel - YouTube when your 19 you have a lot of spare time on your hands.

a quick video i found that makes good sense. must watch! what people do not know about storing their car - YouTube i would change the oil after the first run in the spring.

I have a 289 in my 1967 mustang that i purchased a couple of years back from a dealership that had purchased it from another man. Anyway I bought it and have been stumped for the longest time trying to find out what type of heads are on the vehicle. I know they have been replaced because I...

Okay.. Right now I have an all around set of 14 inch cragars on my 1966 Coupe (289).. I have the scott drake front suspension on the front but it's pretty much stock. Right now I have a tire width on 215 all around and I plan on keeping that width for the front. However for the back I want the...

A local machine shop that is selling a pair of gt40 heads i want for my 289 told me that the bore size on my engine was to small ...I was perplexed by this because one, they are a very reputable shop and have been for years. Second because it was my impression that the bore size was the same...

Hello; I have posted before about my 1968 mustang coupe with idle problems. It has a 1967 289 with unknown C4 auto with edelbrock performer intake, holley avenger 600 cfm, hooker headers & from what my mechanic tells me an agressive cam. Not sure what cam specs are, was in when I bought it...

Hi, my apologies if I am going about this wrong. Just signed up! Here's my car: 1966 Ford Mustang couple. Fully rebuilt 289 with original restored block. Running a 4V holly, fully machined/restored heads, all electric points, edelbrock intake, with new battery, solenoid, coil, etc. I have also...