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Old 03-23-2010, 01:07 PM
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Default 289 upgrade ideas

New guy here, wanting to add 30-60 HP on the sons 1966 Mustang,

Currently has:
Stock 289, C4 transmission, 3.00:1 gears in an 8 inch housing

Puchased so far:
Edelbrock Performer Intake
Edelbrock 1406 600 CFM Carb
Accel Super Coil, msd 8 mm plug wires
Tri Y headers

Want:
Updated Distributer
Upgraded Cam (thinking Comp Cam XE 256H + lifters)
Stock heads but gasket matched porting on both exhaust and intake
Dual Exhaust with Flowmasters and H pipe

Suggestions? Thanks
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Old 03-23-2010, 02:42 PM
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Welcome!
Check the classic section
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:56 PM
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Welcome to MF! ... +1 on the Classic section!
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Old 03-26-2010, 09:23 PM
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Old 03-27-2010, 10:58 AM
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Greetings, for a kick in the seat, I'd suggest performance heads.
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Old 03-29-2010, 03:50 PM
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