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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Can someone tell me what a "K" means in the engine designation of a 65 ford Mustang convertible's vin?
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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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It means it's got the high performance 289 I believe.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 02:33 AM
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That is correct the K code is a true 289 hipo car with 271 stock hp If you find one at a good price get it they are getting expensive for a true #s matching K code car.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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indeed. it means that it came from the factory with the top of the line V8. the 289 HiPo. 271Hp@6000 rpms. very very awesome.
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