'66 Mustang Racecar 289 -Pure V8 sound.

[@davidlj53]

289 loves rpm, one of Fords best engines!

[@FrankBonessa]

One on yt was running low 10's with full interior., redline about 9k. Amazing.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Makes me wish I could have gotten a FORD. (Would have done all I could to get it to sound like this!)

[@jimsanders4412]

Nothing like the sound of a high revving small block!!!👍😄😄

[@Loulovesspeed]

@jimsanders4412 - Don't try telling @Kayobear19 that. He has no respect for small blocks. Then again, he doesn't know s..t about them either! I believe he is suffering from "the small man complex, and I don't men his height! LOL

[@davem6685]

I’m a Chevy guy and that sounds great.

[@Loulovesspeed]

I'm a Ford guy but the most incredible small block I ever saw in drag racing had to be this guy's 55 Chevy Altered. That small block 301 revved like it was turning 9,000! Frickin screamin but never saw it blow.....just ran its ass off down the track. Good old '60s @ Connecticut Dragway. Great memories. Dyno Tuned By Deb's !

[@Twobarpsi]

Was not expecting such a glorious sound!

[@pd2865]

I have owned 289s since 1978. They remind me of a V8 motorcycle engine if they existed. They just keep winding up till you loose torque. I out ran my friends new 455 Trans Am with a 3 spd standard. My last build is a built 289 with a Reed Cam. Reed made NASCAR cams. It sounds like this on my street car. I out run Can Am 3 wheel motorcycles. They freak out.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@pd2865 wow, that sounds like an awesome ride! This 289 video really impressed me. I had no idea they were this good.

[@camdenk1642]

@@pd2865 Look up a VFR750 straight piped. While its a V4, it sounds absolutely amazing.

[@Turbo4Joe363]

HoooWeeee! That lil' 289 SCREAMS!!!

[@donziperk]

I get people that look at my Mustang and say its to bad it’s a 289. Silly Chevy guys.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Nope. That is a *Ford.* *Ford in Flivver.*

[@Daniel-dc4xm]

I like the ones that say, “There’s no way that’s a 289! It sounds like a big block but still wanna hook up. They say count down, I say just go! Sooo I let them get up the steam and then give’r a gallon. 9800 RPM usually makes them single afterwards. 🤣💪🏻 Hey, wanna make real power? Do your diligence and balance is the key!

[@Loulovesspeed]

@donziperk - Next time that happens, inform them that the 289 Shelby Mustang GT 350 beat the snot out of the larger 327 engine Corvette Stingray 3 straight years, '65, '66, '67 for the SCCA B Production National Championships. That should quiet their pie holes! 🤠 🏁

[@camjohnson1575]

I'm team Chevy and team Ford Chevys got their good stuff and fords got theirs

[@chevytruckjerry]

@@camjohnson1575100% Agree

[@RacerX1971]

Dang...sounds better than a coyote engine..

[@YeahItsYourBoyG]

facts

[@karlhopkins713]

Everything sounds better than a coyote

[@postalsucks9548]

@@karlhopkins713 Ls doesnt

[@FrankBonessa]

Newer modular engines as compared to pushrod engines sound crappy. Every time a 5.0 newer mustang winds it up on the street, I plug my ears. Now the small block the video sounds extraordinary.

[@nicksmith-rz2dl]

Most older engines sound better then there newer conteparts

[@jamessmelcer616]

Screaming Stang, don’t get much better than that !❤👍😁

[@allanpolk2681]

I’m a Chevy guy, but that is the sweetest sounding Pony I’ve ever heard. ALL of the big three have their high performance engines, and a lot of rich racing history from each. Some more than others, but arguably Ford and Chevy have the best records of wins in various classes of road racing. Mopar’s biggest standout is at the strip. Every manufacturer shines at different venues.

[@Mr357Cleveland]

Great comments, Allan. I'm a Ford man, but I appreciate all brands and engines. Too many just instantly dismiss anything if it doesn't fall between their narrow preferences. Everything has it's pros and cons, it would be a very boring non event if everyone had the same brand and engine as everybody else. I say to people to build what you want and enjoy it, there will always be something bigger and better somewhere! Cheers.

[@allanpolk2681]

@@Mr357Cleveland Hey Bro, I just saw your post, and I totally agree with your comments. In my younger (less mature) years I WAS that guy that flippantly dismissed anything that didn’t have a bowtie as rubbish. I guess somewhere in my late twenties, I began to own up to the fact that there were OTHER manufacturers on the planet, and that they were producing some pretty awesome engines. I used to follow NASCAR closely, and for a while, I was a pretty big Bill Elliot fan. Since he raced nothing but Fords, a lot of my Chevy Nation friends just couldn’t get it, as to why I would jump ship so to speak. Well , I never “jumped ship”, all I did was recognize a tremendously successful racing program, that just happened to be racing Fords. After that, I was a lot more open to other manufacturers, and was quick to acknowledge any one that could present a high performance ride, regardless of the make should get the kudos that they deserved Some twenty years ago, my eyes were opened about the Japanese cars on the drag strip. The Toyota 2JZ engine for instance, is an incredible performance engine, that can be built to over 2,000 HP. I’d call that amazing. At the strip these cars are highly respected, and beat cars with much large displacement engines on a fairly regular basis. Well enough of my ramblings. I appreciate your comment. God bless.

[@The-fs5wn]

Ford owns desert racing. Most class wins, overall wins, and complete wins at the Baja 1000 for cars, and has the only street legal desert truck lineup that can actually last in the desert (the TRX isn’t that good in the desert).

[@allanpolk2681]

@@The-fs5wn I don’t know much about This style of racing, and what is what, but what little I’ve seen, it’s just about as crazy a rally racing, but with lots of sand and rock. I know that about a year ago I was watching a demo of a truck with a Yates Ford SCREAMING around a course, kicking 10k revs and sounding like hell had been let loose. To say that it was awesome wouldn’t be just. It was mind boggling how fast It got around the course, and the sound was absolute eargasm.

[@The-fs5wn]

⁠@@allanpolk2681it’s crazier than rally racing. I mean, the Trophy Trucks have 30 inches of suspension travel on both ends and each one of the 8 shocks costs a quarter million dollars. These things go flying way higher than any rally car ever will on a regular basis.

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

Thats a well balanced, short stroke, good breathing engine for you! Sounds gooood

[@sorshiaemms5959]

had a 289 in my 65 Falcon turned it 7000 all the time

[@trevormiracle9165]

I have a 65 Ford Custom 500 with the 289 and love the tune that old engine plays every time she starts

[@Sm-ne8ff]

Spend a Nickel spend a Dime gotta get me a 289 !

[@oldmanmining4819]

According to my mom, my dad had one of these that was bored over a bit, that he raced. She said he won a few trophies with it. I wish I could have seen it, but it was before I was born. Thanks for this video showing me what my dad might have been running with.

[@RRtradestar]

Great job keeping this thing going and giving people the opportunity to hear it. Sounds amazing

[@shaneconrad7816]

The 289 was a vastly underrated engine.

[@K-2Himalaya-sb7fe]

The most little V8 engine with 4 inches pistón bore... 289 & 302 Ford's champs

[@Brake0722]

when it comes to V8, V10+ power I pick no sides, I am here for its power and awe. Any car that can send chills down my back at 6200 rpm sending that mechanical dragon howl through the air is a gift any true V8++ enthusiast can honestly appreciate.

[@dennisyoung4631]

This. Made me a believer in the “fast on race day” part about Furds.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

A well built 289 can be a real wicked monster!

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

best sounding 289 ive ever heard.........

[@daniel1982641]

As a GM guy myself, I must admit, that’s a badass sounding 289. To be honest, I appreciate all kinds of cars whether it’s American, European or Japanese. It doesn’t matter. Cars are cars and I love ‘em all.

[@Mr357Cleveland]

@daniel1982641 Cheers. That's a good attitude to have, and I'm the same. Most manufacturers have built some great Cars over the years, it's a shame if we can't appreciate them all.👍

[@chrismckell5353]

Symmons Plains is a great place to watch car or motorcycle racing plenty of long straights and curves with a couple of slow tight turns. That Mustang sounds brilliant ripping around there.

[@markb8467]

I really do need this in my life. My 2 favourite engines are the Nissan RB family and the Ford Windsor/Cleveland v8’s, namely the 289 and the big 427 side oiler and ive got the rb but all the desirable cars that run these engines like the mustangs cost a bloody mint... I’m actually considering building as close to the 289 engine in the gt350 competition and putting it in something like an r31 skyline just to reduce the costs... they’re such beautiful machines those mustangs though.. anyway sorry about that thank you for sharing this video can’t beat the old 289’s rev hard and sound mean

[@timdaniels5792]

❤

[@t-topgarage7887]

That would be a cool build! I’ve got a 331 stroker in my Mustang (302 Windsor base) and it’s such a great motor. I want to eventually do a 351W build, as they share alot of parts with the 289/302 blocks but can take more HP.

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

hell yes, that's a very good engine loud af too

[@KD-nb3mp]

Jesus! That mustang is screaming bloody murder😳 Sounds incredible.

[@Daniel-dc4xm]

Nah mate. There’s a couple grand left in it. 😬💪🏻🏁

[@KD-nb3mp]

​@@Daniel-dc4xm Youre probably right dude😂🏁

[@deborahchesser7375]

Man they do sing damn what a badass little motor, I miss my 67’

[@theophilhist6455]

Outstanding sound. Beautiful rhythm... Possibly X pipes like the ones on Sterling Marlin's '90s Cup...sounds like an Indy Car or some extra cams in the head?

[@Mr357Cleveland]

The X pipe just seems to work nice with some combinations. You usually put them where ever they will fit, sometimes that just seems to be just the right spot in relation to the types of headers, exhaust valve opening, etc. Thanks for the feedback, it's the positive comments that keep me interested in posting. Cheers.

[@torque-drive2488]

Ok that was really cool

[@sonnyeastham]

....love the memories...ty

[@hanshoogendyk5783]

A friend runs a 69 boss ( genuine ) 302 535hp on webbers in classic racing thecengine internals have a 50 hour racing lifespan before new rods pistons valves and springs are installed at a cost of $15000. Trow a leg out of bed cost $60k it does sound amazing tho. This one o the other hand sounds just a little better. Smaller v8 usually do

[@StevieVman1]

If you don't Totally love that sound. I can't help you

[@wilecatrexy]

The 289, such a sound.

[@superinnovated]

I had 66 white mustang that I raced it. 411 gears this car was heartbreaking ❤ fast ii now feeling that again. Inspired to building another.

[@benoitlaferriere8581]

Run pony Run , Mustang are forever 🤘

[@ablejohnson]

Sounds love freedom! Murica F'Yeah

[@davidcarter8119]

Dang! Cant believe i still haven't caught that 283 nova...😢

[@Mr357Cleveland]

We'll never catch that thing, it's stuck in the pits with the hood up. 🤣

[@rconley40]

Poetry in motion! Why are there speakers around the track?

[@Mr357Cleveland]

It's one of the circuits used for the Australian 'Supercars' series. They're used by the commentators for the crowd. Cheers.

[@raystarky3896]

Years ago a Ford Plant Machine Tool Maker from the 1960's told me "some of the Race Engines Ford built for the 289 had a crankshaft that was tested at 12,000 RPM for 12hrs straight saw very little wear after the test" That Mustang must have that same crankshaft. Very High REVING Engine

[@chrismoher5444]

Also the firing order helps with that sound. 289 firing order is the same as the 302 up to 1985 or so. Than the 302 switched to the 351 firing order. Fun fact the new coyote uses the 289 firing order

[@Mr357Cleveland]

This one runs a solid roller with the 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 firing order like the 351W, 351C and and the later 5.0 small blocks. I think the race fuel spec compression has a big input on the sound of this 289. It's hard to believe, but in person it sounds even more crisp and aggressive than this clip, particularly in cool winter air temps. Cheers.

[@terryandrews7271]

Yes it's bad to the bone⚙️⚙️⚙️🔥🔥🔥

[@mikekelly9925]

Time for a ring tone.

[@b.c.2281]

I can't get over the sound of this thing. I've gotta ask, what is the exhaust layout? Equal length headers? Crossovers? 8-1? The only other SB I've heard wail that much was using a fairly exotic setup.

[@Mr357Cleveland]

Cheers, it's definitely got a sound all of it's own. Nothing that special in the exhaust, 4 into 1 headers, X pipe cross over and twin 3" pipes exiting both sides of the Car. I'd love to hear this thing with an 8 into 1 set up, but it sounds fairly exotic as is!

[@b.c.2281]

@@Mr357Cleveland That's wild. Your X-pipe must be mounted at the perfect distance from your merge collectors to bring out those higher frequencies. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@bigl6322]

@@Mr357Clevelandinteresting. I have a stoker 461 in my firebird and, when I open my cutouts, I have the same setup. I’m gonna hafta go film a couple laps and see what I think from outside the car (no one drives it but me so I haven’t heard it objectively yet) I’m not getting much over 5600 rpm and you’re probly what 7k? I’m thinking mines gonna bark more than scream, but either way, when I put my toes in it, I do know where my $ went…lol very nice car my friend.

[@Mr357Cleveland]

@@bigl6322 I'm tipping that it will sound pretty nice! 7600 rpm here, X pipes always sound to be revving higher than they really are. I've never heard a worked over Anerican V8 sound bad. Cheers.

[@Loulovesspeed]

Try listening to an original 289 Daytona Coupe and you'll swear it's a big block!

[@markw9512]

Sounds fantastic. Sounds like shift points in the 7-7500 rpm range?

[@Mr357Cleveland]

Cheers, that's the range for sure. Limiter was at 7600 rpm here.👍

[@markw9512]

@@Mr357Cleveland Good place to be, love it!

[@EMERYE77]

Sweet

[@YeahItsYourBoyG]

can't remember if I already commented on this, but I'm back again.. so even if I did.. it's worth a another because.. daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn..

[@logannicholass3702]

I've watched this video probably 6 times now... What exhaust are you running? How far from stock is the 289? Trying to build an exact version of this car

[@karlhopkins713]

I know it has special headers, are like 4 or 5k alone.

[@James-kd7dc]

I guess Australia somewhere?

[@Mr357Cleveland]

This was at Symmons plains, Tasmania.👍

[@chuckselvage3157]

Sounds like that thing is pulling 8000+ rpm.289 Ford is one of their best.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Doppler effect when approaching.

[@Kiko_Racing]

(If I’m not mistaken) this is the reason Chevrolet built the 327 engine. Trying to keep up with these screaming 289s 😂

[@gamwsas]

how can a 289 withstand the 7600 rpm? the told me i should drive it up to 6000

[@Mr357Cleveland]

It's all in the parts and prep. The balance of the rotating assembly with good rod bolts, pistons etc. You also need a big duration Camshaft with enough support on the induction and exhaust side to make it worthwhile taking it there. When you do they're a beautiful thing and are capable of over 7600 rpm. Cheers

[@Jmsrestomods4824]

@@Mr357Cleveland It would be amazing to just get a glimpse of the specs. on your build.. Compression, heads, induction, camshaft (Don't need valve timing events, just duration @ .050", LSA etc.). Sounds absolutely amazing!

[@karlhopkins713]

@@Mr357Cleveland What exhaust do you run?

[@davescbradiorepair8195]

Look up Ray scardelli he shifts his 289 at over 10,000 and Bobby fazio shifts at 9,000

[@marcchaffee7751]

@@davescbradiorepair8195 Do NOT try this with a GM motor .

[@justin3131ify]

Hmmmm 🤔 i wonder if this is the stang that Toffy was telling me about..... What's the header and pipe set-up on this if you don't mind my asking?

[@HungryH1951]

You should of heard the whine from my screaming machine......(Jan & Dean)

[@StephenStrader-f2z]

😍🎶

[@kingwarking1295]

Wdym by megaphones? Is that a type of muffler? When I think megaphones I think of a motorcycle muffler (specifically a Harley type of muffler) am I wrong?

[@Mr357Cleveland]

If you imagine a handheld loudspeaker 📢, it's similar to that. It's basically just a large funnel on the end of the pipe. It makes the sound even better than with just a straight exit. Cheers.

[@kingwarking1295]

@@Mr357Cleveland Ahh yes makes sense lmao, thanks for the clarification. Thing sounds absolutely incredible

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Would love to see it at Spa, with a 5 or 6 speed.

[@Mr357Cleveland]

@HAL9000-su1mz a 5 speed would be perfect, stuck with a 4 speed in this vintage class. Car tops out at just under 150mph currently.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@Mr357Cleveland 6 is a lot of shifting on a tight course. Still 5 would allow those first 4 to be just that much closer. I hope the exhaust is patented, and that it will be preserved for future generations to stand in awe of.

[@butch6814]

rev monster

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

These short deck motors are capable of amazing things. Here's a drag racing 388" Windsor which turns 10,000 RPM and produces 1,050 BHP, carbureted. "Slightly" modified. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2bTgoyjqbRonrM

[@KingKatRider]

Not a Tesla on the planet that sounds that nice.

[@BoostedCoupe]

Half of the views on this video have to be from me...🥵

[@24-7flounderproblem]

🤤

[@christopherblessing3868]

THE MOTOR FROM HELL!!!

[@coelacanth1633]

It sounds great, it performs awesome, but what's with the people saying "it sounds like a big block"? Nope it doesn't. Haven't you guys actually heard a done big block before, not to mention a race big block? For comparison, here's a road race-prepped Challenger with a big block. There's no comparison for sound. One's a toad, one's a bullfrog. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3_Qo6ildrmXrNU And another road-racing Hemi-powered Challenger reeling in a Ferrari: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXWXlaOpeJ2YjKc

[@joenewman6494]

Nope that’s your car you have to really build a 289 to get it to go

[@marcchaffee7751]

I think i got a woody now .

[@marcchaffee7751]

Well , Zuckerburg wouldent let me use the other word .