289 all the way baby.

 

Ok I see you really like the 289!

 

289's own 351windsors any day man!!!!!!

 

Yeah 289s rev nice but there is no substitute for cubic inches.</P>


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Okay the 298 is a great engine and very reliable. But a stock 289 has no chance against a 351W, possibly a 302 but not a 351 like whoever sdia, no sub for c.i.

 

I'd say I favor the 289/302 over the 351 because of its power to weight ratio that can be achieved. Specifically, I prefer the 302's very oversquare design that lends it to be a high reving engine. Some say that there is no replacement for displacement. But, I say they don't know the power of RPMs. <IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0"></P>

 

and because the windsor is s**t that was known for leaking water into the oil. ask any ford fan and the 289 is the best engine ford ever made.

 

yeah, the 289 is definitly the best engine if you want decent power and reliability thatll go on and on and on, but they are definilty not the most powerful, stock 427 is the most powerful Ford engine made. Small blocks are easier to maintain and more reliable, along with the windsor, but not if you want power.

 

oh yeah, if ur windsor leaks anything other then what it does because its just an old car (most old cars drip oil every now and then) then u need to learn how to take acare of ur car

 

I favor the 289, seing as howI've got a '66 289 with 271 HP. It's all the muscle I need.</P>


Besides,the 351 Windsors were way over rated, Ford even admited to over rating thier HP.</P>


289 is the way to go if you're a true Muscle car kinda guy.<IMG src=smileys/smiley16.gif border="0"></P>