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Ford changed the world of cars with a 221 cu" v8 that was inexpensive and small and lightweight. That same engine topped out at 337 cu " in later years. If you wanted power back then it was a Ford. In 1962 Ford introduced the new small block in 221 cu " but with cars being heavier it was changed to a 260 inch which was also a disappointment. The 289 changed the small block world and the pushrod engine won at Indy. They even had a 4 valve version with a reversed intake flow with 4 Webers on the sides of the engine and the "bundle of snakes" exhaust coming out the top of the engine. Later single and dual overhead cam engines were made but only for the race track.
In 1971 I built a 350 HP 289 for my 65 fastback. On the dyno we made 352HP at 6800 RPM. It was completely un-usable on the street so I advanced the cam 6 degrees and gave up 4 HP and 400 RPM for a car that could be driven on the street. That was my last "hot rod".
 
SheepDog said:
Ford changed the world of cars with a 221 cu" v8 that was inexpensive and small and lightweight. That same engine topped out at 337 cu " in later years. If you wanted power back then it was a Ford. In 1962 Ford introduced the new small block in 221 cu " but with cars being heavier it was changed to a 260 inch which was also a disappointment. The 289 changed the small block world and the pushrod engine won at Indy. They even had a 4 valve version with a reversed intake flow with 4 Webers on the sides of the engine and the "bundle of snakes" exhaust coming out the top of the engine. Later single and dual overhead cam engines were made but only for the race track.
In 1971 I built a 350 HP 289 for my 65 fastback. On the dyno we made 352HP at 6800 RPM. It was completely un-usable on the street so I advanced the cam 6 degrees and gave up 4 HP and 400 RPM for a car that could be driven on the street. That was my last "hot rod".
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I was partial to Chevy's cars and Ford trucks and vans. Not sure with todays transportation what I like now.
 
Before they made cars the Chevrolet brothers were making speed parts for Fords.
 
Years ago I bought an ’69 f-100. It was sitting on blocks behind a barn. It came with a 6-cyclinder, mains were gone. It poured oil almost as fast as I put it in, I kept 2gallons of used motor oil in the back. A cousin had a junk 65 Galaxy with a 289 in it. I pulled the engine and rebuilt it. In those days you could rebuild and engine for about $500. I drove that old truck across the country a couple of times. I used to leave the keys in it, no one would steal it, all rusted out, dented. Mechanically it was solid as a rock, I rebuilt everything, brakes, tranny, still had less than $1K in it. That 289 was a great motor.

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