Ford 289 - Jim Inglese Induction

Well, after a little time to get the engine broken-in, the cursory fluid checks, and a tightening a few random nuts and bolts, I've got the carbs synchronized and the timing adjusted. Still have a few other things to clean up, but otherwise she's doing really well. If all goes as expected, I should be seeing somewhere in the area of 500 HP (crankshaft) at 8000 RPM and 480 HP at 7000 RPM. Put that in a 3200 Lb. car and things should get interesting really quick.
This is the first gas engine I've built in years, and short of the 1000 HP, full race Big Block Chevy I helped a friend build over 25 years ago, this is definitely the most impressive engine I've ever built. I love the look... I love the sound... And soon enough, I'm going to see how well it does on the street.
I hope you all enjoy the videos. I apologize for the narration. I should probably just shut my mouth and let the engine speak for itself.
Thanks for watching!

[@williamschubert3929]

Love it snappy 289.

[@svenrb]

Seems like Ford V-8 engines from that era sound like a tractor at idle. Then scream like a panther at high RPM. God! I love them!

[@LaurenThompson-qg8ih]

That's how Shelby did it w 4 weber 48ida carbs on a 221 ci. Sm block .

[@seanserafini3011]

Beautiful build. Any updates on it going in the car?

[@marcchaffee7751]

FUCK !!! chevy guys are shittin there pants !

[@blkcoupequattro]

Sounds like my motor, pretty nice heads, and carbs. I have a 65 casting std size A code block with J code heads, the heads have 1:94 and 1:60 Ferrea valves, net lift is .551 at the seat pocket port only with hard seats, ISKY Mega 280. First time I started it after putting the heads on(open headers), the neighbor came out got on her broom circled the house a few times, lol.... Nice build would love to see more.

[@jgreen4715]

Good looking headers!

[@AZCobraman]

Love the early SBF firing order....sounds so much better than the 351/5.0.

[@radioguy1620]

for literally 3 bucks I added a neodymium magnet to the outside bottom of th e oil pan, a few years later I pulled the pan and there was a gray film of metal stuck to the inside of the pan I figure oil carried some ring shavings and also maybe some rocker arm wear and it caught it, never had any issues and raced the motor regularly , so cheap added protection , I also added a moroso accusump with a t fitting on the oil pressure sender, rigged it with a ball valve and had both a pre oiler and some added oil pressure insurance, total maybe 200 bucks,

[@nickefgen9219]

Cool engine, what car is going in?

[@moec.5280]

Could you tell me cam and heads your using. And compression thanks

[@nickrawleigh5590]

around how much HP?

[@williamcohron2380]

Right at 500 at 7600 RPM.

[@dantabieros7475]

Best sounding 289 on the dyno. Please send me specs. love to build one.

[@PowerHungryPerformance]

You got it, bub: Ford 289, .030 over Forged Steel Crank (289 stroke, not 302) Eagle H-Beam Rods Jim Inglese induction with 4 custom tuned Weber 48 IDA. Diamond Racing 11.8:1 Pistons Trick Flow Twisted Wedge 190R Aluminum Heads Valve Dia: 2.055 int./1.600 ex. Combustion Chamber Vol: 56cc Comp Cams 35-522-8 Roller Cam Cam Style: Hydraulic roller tappet Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,600-6,500 Duration at 0.050 inch Lift: 232 int./240 exh. Advertised Duration: 282 int./290 exh. Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.565 int./0.574 exh. Lobe Separation Angle: 112 Grind Number: FW XE282HR-12 Roller Rockers Hooker Super Comp Headers T56 Magnum trans from American Powertrain

[@dantabieros7475]

Greatly appreciated from a veteran Hawaiian Island fan, @@PowerHungryPerformance

[@MindDezign]

Why no video of it performing in the car?

[@williamcohron2380]

Still working on body. That's the long, slow, painstaking process. :'(

[@blkcoupequattro]

289? or stroked or bored?

[@williamcohron2380]

289, .030 over so 292 CI.

[@paulmokidespaul5347]

Is that a McLaren engine from 1964 Can Am.