mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2461 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
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Welcome aboard Mark! The 289 and 302 would fit the same. You may want to sell the 289 K to a Mustang restorer and with the money build up a 302 for your project.
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JWD Jim Durham Gig Harbor, Wa. (103 posts) Registered: 01/22/2013 11:43AM Main British Car: 1980 MGB Ford 302 (398.9 HP, 383.2 TQ) |
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A 302 would, and is, my choice. A very mild build will result in 350HP and parts are available cheaply almost everywhere. Or you can build a 347 stroker with 450+HP if that's your desire.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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Go with the roller lifter version. Better in every way.
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I went the 347 route and believe me it is cool but I think building a high revving 289 motor would be really awesome and would sound ridiculous. And when I say high rev, I mean 8000 rpm...or so. Just a thought.
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oh and by the way, that picture you posted looks like you got a good car. Those rocker panels look intact.
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Thanks, for the recommendations guy's, My first car was a 65 Mustang Fastback with a K-code motor and I remember how it could scream.(Which is why I bought the one I have when it showed up on Craigslist) Yes the sills are in great shape but it does need floors which is no big deal. Again, Thanks
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