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OldRide Answers Home Using OldRide Answers Ask a Question   Browse Questions In: AMC Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Lincoln Mercury Oldsmobile Packard Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker Volkswagen Other Makes Classic Trucks  General Topics General Questions Help Identify Classic Car News General Restoration Vehicle Maintenance Site Suggestions & Comments            Search Questions:    rijohnny      How may I determine if I have a 289/225HP or a 289/271HP engine? I have a 1967 Fairlane 2 vehicles, both have engine code of C which tells me it's a 289 but price guides call for two HPs posted: June 17, 2009       Answers (2)   ford4life      289 * Bore and stoke 4.00 X 2.87 * Two barrel Ford carb * Hydraulic camshaft * In 1965 the 289 became was now at 225 horsepower, larger four barrel carb and a compression ratio of 10.0:1 This engine was available till the 1967 model year. 289 HiPo * Available from 1964 to 1967 * Higher nodularity content in block w/ larger two bolt main caps. * Counter weight balanced crankshaft. * 3/8 inch rod bolts * Screw in rocker studs w/mechanical lifter camshaft. * Dual point distributor. * Ford 480 cfm four-barrel carb atop a cast-iron intake manifold. * 271 horespower at 6,000 RPM w/312 ft-lb's of torque. Here is some more information regarding 289 engines www.classicmustang.com/casting_numbers.htm posted:  June 17, 2009   clicketyclack      Both the 289 and the 289 High Performance engine have the same casting number. Here is a website that will give you tips on how to identify www.hipomustang.com/images/hipoeng posted:  June 17, 2009

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