dazed and confused
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dazed and confused
My first car was a '65 Mustang coupe, and after all these years of it sitting in the garage, I would like to get it back on the road. It has a very tired 289 engine that I would like to either rebuild or replace. My goal is to have an engine with power when I need it, to have a little cam, and be able to drive it up and down the highway when I want to - not like stock but a few steps above stock. My problem is this: Should I stay with a 289 or try and find a 302 to rebuild? I have been told that 302 parts are easier to find.(I would like to find a 302 assembled shortblock, and outfit with Edelbrock Performer Series matched components (cam, intake, heads ect.)) Any advice?
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RE: dazed and confused
Is the '65 Mustang in good shape? If you want to retain it's classic car worth, then you should stick with a 289 & rebuild it. If the motor is fried and/or you are not interested in maintaining the car's original status, then yea a 302 is more plentiful for parts
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