289 kit engine options

[GoDadGo]

You could put an LS-3 with the front drive distributor from PACE Performance if want a lot of horsepower in an all aluminum package.
Just change the valve covers to something vintage looking or generic and most folks will wonder: What kind of Ford motor is that?
GMP-19301360-CHX - Pace LS3 550HP Carbureted with HEI & As Cast Valve Covers.
It will fit on the mounts with minimal modifications.

[Bguetter]

You could put an LS-3 with the front drive distributor from PACE Performance if want a lot of horsepower in an all aluminum package.
Just change the valve covers to something vintage looking or generic and most folks will wonder: What kind of Ford motor is that?
GMP-19301360-CHX - Pace LS3 550HP Carbureted with HEI & As Cast Valve Covers.
It will fit on the mounts with minimal modifications.

I'm a big fan of the LS motors, but I'm going to stick to Ford power for this project.

[GoDadGo]

Good Luck On Your Project!

Also, it will go a lot easier if you stick to Factory Five's play book.

Trust me on this because this truth is "Self Evident" at Camp GoDadGo!

Steve

[JB91710]

When I first heard they were making a 289 roadster, the first thing that came to my mind is to get a vintage 289 and rebuild it to Gt-40 specs then, tune it down for the street. I was 18 in 1969 when they won Lemans.

[cnutting]

When I first heard they were making a 289 roadster, the first thing that came to my mind is to get a vintage 289 and rebuild it to Gt-40 specs then, tune it down for the street. I was 18 in 1969 when they won Lemans.

Not built to those specs, but it is a 1965 289 block. Mike Forte built this for me. His dyno numbers were just around 340. Can't wait to get this fired up...

[2FAST4U]

You could go all out all school like I did

[cnutting]

You could go all out all school like I did

That's a nice looking engine! Wish I had it in the budget to go with that intake. Going to start saving and in a couple years switch over (hopefully). Love the valve covers, assuming you fabbed those yourself?