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1968 J Code Engine Wanted

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Hello everyone, I am new to the site and wondered if anyone could help me out.

I am restoring a 68 fastback and just got my Marti report back. I knew the car was a j code, but just thought it was a base model. Turns out it is a GT with some decent options.

I was going to install a 289 I have in the garage but now I am thinking of finding a 302 J code to keep it as close to original as possible.

Let me know if you think its worth while searching for the j code, or should I just build the 289 and get some added performance to it.

If anyone has a lead let me know
 
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tos

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Welcome. It may take some time to find the right engine so I would suggest in the mean time to build your 289 up and use it.
 

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All you actually need is a 302 block and the 4V heads ,the only difference is the heads between the 302 2V and the 4V. Cougars are the easiest to find a 302 4V in ,4V heads have the 4V cast into them in between the valves .
 
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ILFC said:
Hello everyone, I am new to the site and wondered if anyone could help me out.

I am restoring a 68 fastback and just got my Marti report back. I knew the car was a j code, but just thought it was a base model. Turns out it is a GT with some decent options.

I was going to install a 289 I have in the garage but now I am thinking of finding a 302 J code to keep it as close to original as possible.

Let me know if you think its worth while searching for the j code, or should I just build the 289 and get some added performance to it.

If anyone has a lead let me know
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this is a little late i have one for sale
 

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Unless you are a concours resto guy, don’t waste your time. 289 vs 302 block - no difference to the naked eye. Build it up the way you want and let the horses run!
 

Realmongo

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What year is the 289? A lot of 1968 289 engines actually use the 1968 302 block with the 289 crank and rods.
 
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