My 289 is gonna go in my 85 any ever done this before?

[krallman]

I have decided instead of rebuilding the 5.0 cfi im gonna put the 289 out of my 65 in it along with a c-4. Has anyone ever done this before. I dont think it will be a problem since it is basically the same motor.

 

[NKau]

Shouldn't be a problem; 289's are dimensionally the same as a 5.0/302.

 

[joncash]

Use the right balancer and you'll be fine. For the balancer use an FMS# 6316-k351, then transfer all the external accessories including the water pump and timing cover from the stock 5.0 for your car.

Ain't interchange great?

 

[Modular2v]

should not be a problem at all......all a 289 is, is a de-stroked 302