I chose a 289cid because I drag race the car and the car is lite. The 289 has a short stroke (2.876 inch) which allows it to reach its power band quicker.
Recipe 1 - Stock 289cid (About 200 Horsepower)
First Thing: please remember to
install high strength rod bolts, Fords are very weak in this area.
I chose a 289cid because I drag race the car and the car is lite.
The 289 has a short stroke (2.876 inch) which allows it to reach
its power band quicker.
Stock 2 Barrel Carb
Stock cast Single plane manifold
Hydralic Camshaft
214-234 degrees
intake
224-244 degrees
exhaust
.490-.530 valve lift
110-112 degrees lobe
separation
Stock Heads
Stock pistons 10.5:1 compression
good points ignition (stock with high energy coil)