Shortblock suggestion

Thread starter KaraKedi
Start date Aug 10, 2011

KaraKedi

Member

Aug 10, 2011

#1

Hi everyone,
I have a 1965 Ford Mustang running on original 289cu.in V8.. Initially I decided to re-build the original engine and purchased the parts mentioned in the below list.
However I changed my mind now and decided to swap the engine with shortblock.
I do need your suggestion.
Which shortblocks are compitable with my purchased list.
Which companies is really produced good shortblock, i mean is no problem. Somebody from forum suggest DSS Racing.

350+ hp is ok for me.

I am from Turkey, therefore i have no chance for wrong choose.

Regards

Part Number

Description

Web Address

AFR-1399

AFR 165cc SBF Street/Strip Outlaw Heads

Airflow Research (AFR) 1399 - AFR 165cc SBF Street/Strip Outlaw Heads - Overview - SummitRacing.com

AFR-6320

AFR Head Bolt Washer Kits

Airflow Research (AFR) 6320 - AFR Head Bolt Washer Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

AFR-6324

AFR Head Bolt Bushing Kits

Airflow Research (AFR) 6324 - AFR Head Bolt Bushing Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

ARP-100-1202

ARP Chromemoly Header Bolt Kits

ARP 100-1202 - ARP Chromemoly Header Bolt Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

ARP-154-6402

ARP High Performance Series Wave-Loc Connecting Rod Bolts

ARP 154-6402 - ARP High Performance Series Wave-Loc Connecting Rod Bolts - Overview - SummitRacing.com

ARP-154-7904

ARP Oil Pump Driveshaft Kits

ARP 154-7904 - ARP Oil Pump Driveshaft Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

ARP-254-4401

ARP Pro Series Cylinder Head Stud Kits

ARP 254-4401 - ARP Pro Series Cylinder Head Stud Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

ARP-254-5501

ARP Main Stud Kits

ARP 254-5501 - ARP Main Stud Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

CCA-19043-16

COMP Cams Ultra Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms

COMP Cams 19043-16 - COMP Cams Ultra Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms - Overview - SummitRacing.com

CCA-7754-16

COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrods

COMP Cams 7754-16 - COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrods - Overview - SummitRacing.com

CCA-K31-242-3

COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Cam and Lifter Kits

COMP Cams K31-242-3 - COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Cam and Lifter Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

EDL-4250

Edelbrock Aluminum Timing Covers

Edelbrock 4250 - Edelbrock Aluminum Timing Covers - Overview - SummitRacing.com

FEL-1415

Fel-Pro Performance Exhaust Header Gasket Sets

Fel-Pro Q1415 - Fel-Pro Performance Exhaust Header Gasket Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

FEL-35211

Fel-Pro Water Pump Gaskets

Fel-Pro Q35211 - Fel-Pro Water Pump Gaskets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

GMB-125-1420P

GMB High Performance Water Pumps

GMB North America 125-1420P - GMB High Performance Water Pumps - Overview - SummitRacing.com

HLY-0-80457S

Holley Model 4160 600cfm 4 Barrel Square Bore

Holley 0-80457S - Holley Model 4160 Non-Adjustable Float Carburetors - Overview - SummitRacing.com

HLY-12-289-13

Holley Mechanical Fuel Pumps

Holley 12-289-13 - Holley Mechanical Fuel Pumps - Overview - SummitRacing.com

HLY-12-803

Holley Fuel Pressure Regulators

Holley 12-803 - Holley Fuel Pressure Regulators - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MIL-18800

Milodon High Volume/High Pressure Oil Pumps

Milodon 18800 - Milodon High Volume/High Pressure Oil Pumps - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MRG-5807G

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets

Mr. Gasket 5807G - Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MRG-5831

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gaskets

Mr. Gasket 5831 - Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Intake Manifold Gaskets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MRG-5870

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Valve Cover Gaskets

Mr. Gasket 5870 - Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Valve Cover Gaskets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MRG-5890

Mr. Gasket Oil Pan Gasket Sets

Mr. Gasket 5890 - Mr. Gasket Oil Pan Gasket Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MSD-31189

MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Sets

MSD Ignition 31189 - MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MSD-8202

MSD Blaster 2 Ignition Coils

MSD Ignition 8202 - MSD Blaster 2 Ignition Coils - Overview - SummitRacing.com

MSD-8352

MSD Pro-Billet Ready-To-Run Distributors

MSD Ignition 8352 - MSD Pro-Billet Ready-To-Run Distributors - Overview - SummitRacing.com

SUM-163289

Summit Racing® OEM Harmonic Dampers

Summit Racing SUM-163289 - Summit Racing® OEM Harmonic Dampers - Overview - SummitRacing.com

WND-8020

Weiand Stealth Intake Manifolds

Weiand 8020 - Weiand Stealth Intake Manifolds - Overview - SummitRacing.com

horseballz

10 Year Member

Aug 10, 2011

#2

KaraKedi,
I don't know what company to suggest, but given the parts that you have already purchased/collected, I would definitely make sure that whoever you purchase from, it should be a short block that is speced the same as a 65 289. Later model engines have different crankshaft balance factors and some fasteners (bolts, etc) were upgraded or changed to different sizes in later years as well as some gaskets and coolant passages in the blocks.
Just My Opinions,
Gene

robbz28

Member

Aug 10, 2011

#3

The best advice I can give you is go to your local machine shop, they can probably rebuild your shortblock and save you money in the process. Let them know what parts you have and what you want out of it. If they have been in business long enough, they should have some good suggestions for you. Plus you deal locally and if you do have a problem out of it, perhaps you will have more luck getting it fixed. Also they are usually volume dealers of all the performance parts and may can get them for the same price or less that you can get from say summit or jegs.
If you are dead set on purchasing a short block, then good luck to you, there are numerous engine builders out there that all say they have the best product. The only thing i can tell you here is maybe go with a company like Blue Print....they are sold nationwide through reputable dealers like summit, you know they aren't some fly by night company and they seem to offer a quality product for a good price. Best of luck whatever you decide to do, again, my advice is go with someone local that has a good reputation.

KaraKedi

Member

Aug 10, 2011

#4

Can i find just 289 or 302 block from some dealers like Musatang Unlimited, cal-mustang, jegs ...
I can not find from summitracing.

M

mustangbrad

Member

Aug 10, 2011

#5

fordstrokers(.)com. I'm sure Woody can fix you up.

robbz28

Member

Aug 10, 2011

#6

Here is a 347 from blueprint I found on Jegs (they also carry it at summit) you could bump up those heads to the 185's and maybe change your cam a little and have 60-75 more hp than with a 302 alone. I just caught that you are in Turkey, probably not as many Ford Friendly machine shops there huh.

Blueprint Engines BP3472 Blueprint Engines Short Block Cast Assemblies

KaraKedi

Member

Aug 12, 2011

#7

Hi,
I am close to DSS Racing 331 base bullet shortblock ( https://www.dssracing.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BB302SHORTBLOCK )
I talked with Comp Can Tech, they suggest Custom Grind camshaft ( COMP Cams 35-000-9 - COMP Cams Custom Ground Camshaft Cores - Overview - SummitRacing.com )

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