This 67 is my first ford to ever play with and so far it has been a joy. A couple of years ago when I had my 289 out I just pulled it apart and inspected it and reassembled it (it still looked great, crosshatches still in the bores, bearings looked good) So I saved some money and put some new valve seals and gaskets in it and stuck it back in the car.
Now I am wanting to do some upgrades to my motor and have come up with a little list that I could use a little outside perspective on. First off, I'm not going to the track with this thing on a weekly basis, if ever for that matter. I want a good strong running car that will pin you back in your seat, but without having to always watch my gauges for heat problems etc. Id say a good solid 300-350 horsepower.
Here is what I came up with, IF I use my stock 289 bottom end (flat top pistions) I am almost 100% positive they are stock spec pistons. And just getting a new top end consisting of:
-Comp Cams K31-43208 kit: Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Kit, comes with springs, timing chain, lifters, cam (for non roller blocks) 281/281 @ .512/.512 lift. {I havent researched the heck out of cams yet, so something around these specs}
-Ford Racing X307 aluminum heads: 58cc chamber 178cc intake. (I understand thats a lot of head for a 289, but I want to be able to grow if I decide to stroke the engine)
-I already have a performer intake and a holley 600 vaccum secondary carb and full length headers.
-Before I do this I am going to complete my T5 swap with 3.73 rear end gears in my 8"
-One more thing, if budget allows I would love to stroke it to a 331...but budget for now is tight.
Thoughts comments suggestions?
Now I am wanting to do some upgrades to my motor and have come up with a little list that I could use a little outside perspective on. First off, I'm not going to the track with this thing on a weekly basis, if ever for that matter. I want a good strong running car that will pin you back in your seat, but without having to always watch my gauges for heat problems etc. Id say a good solid 300-350 horsepower.
Here is what I came up with, IF I use my stock 289 bottom end (flat top pistions) I am almost 100% positive they are stock spec pistons. And just getting a new top end consisting of:
-Comp Cams K31-43208 kit: Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Kit, comes with springs, timing chain, lifters, cam (for non roller blocks) 281/281 @ .512/.512 lift. {I havent researched the heck out of cams yet, so something around these specs}
-Ford Racing X307 aluminum heads: 58cc chamber 178cc intake. (I understand thats a lot of head for a 289, but I want to be able to grow if I decide to stroke the engine)
-I already have a performer intake and a holley 600 vaccum secondary carb and full length headers.
-Before I do this I am going to complete my T5 swap with 3.73 rear end gears in my 8"
-One more thing, if budget allows I would love to stroke it to a 331...but budget for now is tight.
Thoughts comments suggestions?