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I am getting ready to start "working" on my 1966 (hince the sn). I am wondering how much trouble it would be to replace my 200 in-line 6 with a 289? I know where i can find one as long as i can take it out of the car it is mine. What would be involved in this process of switching? Would i have to redo the suspension? How much trouble would that be also?
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Welcome to the forum. There are several previous posts by folks who have done it. ( in the FAQ I believe)Some new suspension and brake parts will be required and it's as hard as your skill level allows. You will need some mechanical experience.
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If you are serious about doing it, your best bet is to buy a junker 289 car to pillage parts from.
You can replace the entire suspension and brakes (upgrading to disc up front) for about $2k. After that you'll need rearend, accessory brackets, pitman arm, and a few other things that slip my mind right now.
You can replace the entire suspension and brakes (upgrading to disc up front) for about $2k. After that you'll need rearend, accessory brackets, pitman arm, and a few other things that slip my mind right now.
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your looking at about 4-5k on a complete swap.....i did mine for 2800, but i have many connections in the junkyard world, and the only thing i amlacking is a 9" rear to be complete.......shop around that is the key for all of it.