I have a 65 coupe with a 289. While driving on the highway the other day, the valve on the 7 cyliner decided to drop down into the cylinder causing the piston to stick, blowing two large holes into the cylinder wall and disentegrating the piston itself. I found shavings and pieces all through the block, other cylinders and oil pan. Needless to say, the block is sitting on the corner......
These are some of the performance parts I had on it: 289 Edelbrock Performer intake, 600 cfm Edelbrock 4 bbl carb., Hooker Headers, Pete Jackson gear drive, MSD distributor/ignition/blaster coil, Delta Flowmaster exhaust, 9" rear w/3.55 gears and a C4 tranny (although I want a T5 or 6). So the question is, what is the best route to go for bringing this pony back to life?? I want to use as many of the parts I have. I figured 300 HP+ would make me happy and I have about 2k to spend. I'm guessing I go for a long block.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to shop, what to get, and any experience with crate engines?
Thanks for the help!
These are some of the performance parts I had on it: 289 Edelbrock Performer intake, 600 cfm Edelbrock 4 bbl carb., Hooker Headers, Pete Jackson gear drive, MSD distributor/ignition/blaster coil, Delta Flowmaster exhaust, 9" rear w/3.55 gears and a C4 tranny (although I want a T5 or 6). So the question is, what is the best route to go for bringing this pony back to life?? I want to use as many of the parts I have. I figured 300 HP+ would make me happy and I have about 2k to spend. I'm guessing I go for a long block.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to shop, what to get, and any experience with crate engines?
Thanks for the help!