289 questions
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
289 questions
I am looking to turbocharging a 289. Mainly for it's stroke. How many rpms can the bottom end of a 289 take. Lets assume it has all ARP fasteners and a windage screen. The rods will be stock but reconditiond and shot peened. How much power can the bottom end I presented above handle. Thanks in advance.
Mark
Mark
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
289 questions
I've seen prepped 289's go to 7000rpm without problems, but I'd be conservative and keep a 6500 rpm max. The 2-bolt main Ford smallblock lowerend with a girdle and main studs has been known to handle 500hp. You can also machine the crank for 2.10" rod journals, narrow a set of Chevy 400 rods and use a set of Keith Black #355 pistons (for a 327 Ford stroker) and gain 3/8" rod bolts and a 1.93:1 rod to stroke ratio.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TxF100
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Feb 27, 2010 05:48 PM
Visalia65
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
19
Jul 5, 2009 11:03 PM
