Is it a keeper?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Is it a keeper?
I have a 66 with a 289. Should I put money into it or just go for a bigger engine? At this time it doesnt burn oil, and I have not taken it in to check the compression. What do you think?
Russell
Russell
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,011
Likes: 0
From: South Dakota
Depends if you want to keep it stock or go resto mod. If you want to keep it stock or 'stock' you can rebuild the motor and get in the 275hp range easy. A 289 could with work be taken up to 427(look up the Munster coach) around 450 hp. You could remove the motor, rebuild and keep it for later and drop in your fav motor from 302 to FE to 460 and go as big as 800 cubes. Me I would rebuild, warm it up with some portin and polish, balanced and 'printed get it around 300hp and have a darn good ride.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, MO
I'd have to agree with 68 Torino here. If you like the 66 Bronco look, and wish to keep it a stock Bronco, keep the motor. A 289 sure beats the hell out of the 170 6cyl I have in my 66. If you are looking to turn this thing into a rock/mud monster, and don't feel like spending alot of dough on building, go ahead and invest in something bigger.
And, incidentally, if you do plan on going to monster route, let me know. I can always use some more stock 66 parts for my frame off restoration.
Zac
And, incidentally, if you do plan on going to monster route, let me know. I can always use some more stock 66 parts for my frame off restoration.
Zac
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: florida
289
put in a 351 windsor, it is really close to a 289-302
just a little taller and wider.
and best engine i've seen
just a little taller and wider.
and best engine i've seen
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 966
Likes: 2
From: Crooked River Ranch, OR
I'd vote for a 351W also. Very easy conversion and capable of an easy 350 HP with more torque than the 289-302.
Deen
Deen
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Patriotic Rottweiler
Excursion - King of SUVs
11
Feb 9, 2015 05:09 AM
leonharu
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Apr 11, 2009 08:22 AM
Russell Leonhardt
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Sep 6, 2000 10:00 PM