Ford 289 V-8 engine time-lapse rebuild (Fairlane, Mustang, GT350) | Redline Rebuild - S2E1

Ask and you shall receive! A 289 small-block Ford was high on the request list for our next Redline Rebuild, and we made it happen. Starting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, we decided to have some fun and upgrade from stock with a GT350-esque build. While Shelby started with a 271-hp HiPo K-code 289, our base engine needed quite a bit more massaging to get it up to snuff. With all period-correct upgrades including a new cam, Edelbrock F4B intake, carburetor, headers, and some mild porting of the heads, our output should come in at around 310 hp, up a good chunk from the stock 195 hp. Follow along as we compress three months of wrenching and 40,000 photos into an action-packed five minutes of engine rebuild glory. Now we just have to find a car in which to stick this beast.
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[@shaggydogg3786]

Retired Ford tech... really brought back a lot of memories.. thank you.

[@karlrensburg3472]

I feel your sentiment.

[@Universalview22]

What do you guys recommend me for my project? Im thinking to put a good and powerful engine on my 1967 Ford Mustang. It’s a project I haven’t started it yet.

[@zakstev]

@@Universalview22 Way back, I used a different approach for an engine, for my Sunbeam Tiger. I used a Boss 302 block and 351 Windsor heads. The Boss heads were much too large to fit., and Ford actually sold the special bolts necessary to do this adaptation!

[@Sn0w1981]

I really hope those kind of machine-shops and experts never vanish. With all their experience and knowledge.

[@billrussell7672]

We're a dying breed of tinkerers

[@johndavis1847]

When a veteran mechanic passes, a library of knowledge goes to

[@AJHunt-hf9bt]

Millennials will be sure to never gain interest for this type of work.

[@kanggoo57]

@stankata 2579 not worth since its already the twilight of internal combustion engines, its all going Electric sadly.

[@williambrewer855]

@@kanggoo57 not true.

[@johnwhite9695]

Rebuilt a 289 with my father as a kid in a 65 Mustang - I’d love to do it again.

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

66 here.

[@fabiotipob]

my god the sound of this engine is a symphony to my ears.

[@shAy117]

I was able to take down a quarter pounder, mcdouble and combo while watching this video. Some men are meant to achieve different goals. Amazing work!

[@jspin1103]

Jesus, slow down man. Taste it at least.

[@IronHammer59]

THAT was funny!

[@soflsteel777]

These tear down and rebuild videos are the most satisfying things ever.

[@benw5291]

I love how he sits there with his coffee looking at his project like "I got this."

[@edwardsamo694]

This guy makes rebuilding of engines looks so easy.

[@sfcretired1166]

The 289 was a great engine and, if I remember correctly, would stand a lot of mods without becoming shrapnel. I also remember someone taking a 250 inline six, putting a modified cam in it, three Weber carbs, and doing a balancing and blueprinting job on it. This would have been back in the sixties. The output was claimed to be higher than the 289. I'd like to see someone do that sort of rebuild on a 250. Inline sixes are underrated by many folks.

[@isaakwelch3451]

There was a guy I know who used to run a 289 in all his demo derby cars. It was super warn out and loose and could get extremely hot without seizing

[@joaopedrolonghi6612]

Here in brazil, people modifie chevys 250, it makes easyly 400 hp NA, some put big snails for 2000+hp in pro drag cars, 6 cilinders are not underrated outside MURICA

[@ohger1]

I think they were good for about 500 hp before the block would fail. These were specifically designed as very thin wall and lightweight V8 engines.

[@scottbanas9876]

I've only seen articles about hyper-pack sixes (Plymouth) and the like from non-domestic sources, like Australia. It would be nice to see more articles on the rebuilding big sixes.

[@randomdude4669]

Chrysler Australia released a 300+ factory hp i6 that was 265ci with 3 weber carbs

[@thatkhaleejiguy597]

Your engine building/rebuilding videos are so entertaining to watch, well done hagerty.

[@lance740]

Probably one of Ford's best engines, no doubt.

[@qman61698]

Machine shops will charge you thousands for all this work, but it only took him 5 minutes....what a bunch of crooks.

[@unclefreddieDied]

hahaha

[@jamesbuchanan6256]

😂😂😂😂

[@cadivader3222]

It took them hours to do remember it’s a time lapse and they had to clean and get all the shots and stuff

[@jamesbuchanan6256]

@@cadivader3222 he was being sarcastic

[@qman61698]

@@cadivader3222 wooosh!!

[@natenasty6292]

If you play these at normal speed we all would still watch

[@zanehopefz6hundred761]

Jimmy John I put the play back all the back to the slowest setting.

[@natenasty6292]

Zane Hope FZ6 Hundred me too!

[@brazed420]

I would not watch tbh dont have the time to sit for hours watching one video and them doing videos like this is cool and unique

[@MiloBazan]

Jimmy John agreed

[@lightthef]

yeah with like tips and tricks that would be dope

[@victorbitter583]

No wonder it was high on the list. The 289 is one of the sweetest sounding engines ever made. thanks.

[@Tanner-bg2qn]

Victor Bitter these are the 4.6 motors aren’t they? My dad had a 2000 model gt with an intake bbk headers and 3.73 gears can’t remember what pipes it had on it but that still to this day is the best sounding car I’ve ever heard in my life. Only paid 6000 for it.

[@SuperchargedMustang5]

@@Tanner-bg2qn 4.6 is a 281 overhead cam engine. This is a pushrod engine. Two completely different platforms

[@liveandletlive2894]

This sounded good?!?!?

[@Fred_NaughT]

@@liveandletlive2894 This 1 didnt sound all that great but a real 289 hipo or let's say a shelby Daytona coupe's 289 ...ahhh what a lovely sound they make and this is coming from an oldsmobile guy LOL

[@dapsapsrp]

These old pushrod v-8's were works of art and they sounded the part. In the future we'll have a maze of wires, circuit boards and electric motors to look at with disgust.

[@Richard_the_V]

Excellent editing, even better set up in the shop the result engine is proof of great skills.

[@txnetcop]

Ford 260, 289, 302-easiest engines I ever rebuilt. The last one I rebuilt was a 1964 Comet Caliente-added a Holley 4bbl 650cfm double-pumper and Crane hydraulic roller cam. Outstanding throttle response and durability. The last final mileage I recorded was around 208,000 and still purring when sold. You guys do it right!

[@charlesc.parker1164]

You said it all. I'm 69 and this brings back a lot of good memories. Nothing like laying rubber yourself instead of watching it on TV.

[@ericfoshee6753]

Broke my heart to see that FRAM on that beautiful brand new engine

[@bronsonosborne3962]

SHOULD OF USED MOTORCRAFT oil filter

[@parrish903]

Compared to the filters in the 60's fram will be fine. Yes no?

[@Fernando5455Jr]

Parrish Criddle Hell no. They are worse. I work at O’Reillys and they just had a massive recall on every single fram filter.

[@ryanj7517]

Parrish Criddle No! FRAM is absolute garbage.

[@wolfpackflt670]

I would of used a K&N filter

[@76unclefester]

Great video Holman moody a name I have not seen for years . My dad back in the 70s taught him to fly planes . And for his birthday he stole his 74 firebird had the engine rebuilt it even had a push button start my mother said she loved cranking up early in the mornings it would wake up the neighbors . Back then you could get away with a lot . The engine had insane horsepower . She would run airplane fuel in it . Lol dad hated cars he flew every where he went . Or mom drove him . He was afraid of cars . But hew flew jets in the air Force . He died 4 of July 76 I was born the next month . He owned his own flight school had 7 Yankee trainers flew for civil air patrol . He was killed while flying for the us undercover during that major drug cartel bust on East coast . That's a life you can hang your hat on . God bless and thanks for that moment . I still get choked up and we never met .

[@misterkrispy8010]

Remarkable story. I am truly sorry to hear that you've never met your dad. God bless. I'm sure that he would have been extremely proud of you!

[@JETZcorp]

If you're going to go down, doing it on July 4th 1976 is what you need to ascend to Legend Status!

[@user-sl4bn4yg4c]

Absolute Maestro at work, I can watch his video's all day long. Most definitely had old school Apprenticeship, his craftsmanship shines through. Keep up the excellent work.

[@shamus4427]

The Holman-Moody valve covers are the icing on the cake!!!

[@BillyN31]

It’s soooo satisfying hearing it fire up at the end.

[@mrsandman914]

This brings back so many memories! I rebuilt the 289 on my 67 notch back. I remember keeping the block and heads in my bedroom til I put them all together. I also rebuilt the C4 transmission it had. I tweaked the bands, drilled holes in the clutch drums and put in a B&M shift kit. When all was said and done the rear tires would turn 2 & 1/2 times when it shifted to 2nd gear then would bark the tires when it hit 3rd gear. Needles to say I used to go thru 4 or more U-joints in a year. I still have 35mm and 110 pics as well as polaroids. Those days are gone for good.

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

I makes my heart feel good when I see someone bring an old engine/car back to life. That’s a beauty!! I love the way a 289 sounds.

[@davidsi5376]

Wow!! Give this guy a medal for the time-lapse recording alone!!! Oh, and the engine is good too...

[@BK-it6wg]

this is just such a heavy cure for bad feelings, bad moods...works every time, thank you sooo much for producing content of such quality

[@jwashington]

When you guys disassemble one of these I can smell it.

[@vtr0104]

It's that burnt and caked-on oil... Mmm..

[@rayanehaddad8406]

I wish that every mechanic had this much tools and equipement and knew how to use it

[@electronicshelpcare]

beautiful craftsmanship.

[@nilsmartschin593]

Jeden Tag Auto Müll 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@VanHofeldt]

And camera work. They’re so incredibly talented.

[@alanstrong3295]

A 289 4 bbl can move briskly.

[@tonysmith5077]

I find these videos very relaxing and very satisfying to watch! Either that or I'm just strange!

[@user-nl9hn1gq4f]

HEY PEOPLE...we are talkin about probably the greatest engine Ford EVER came out with....I just luv it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@dinobot_maximize]

fantastic video editing and rebuild

[@JCW418]

I feel my spirit being cleansed while watching this.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Man I love the stop motion editing! And Bam look at those beautiful Holman Moody valve covers just beautiful!!!

[@spitfirekid1]

I loved the 289 in my 1967 Mustang back in the day!

[@N-Scale]

I am a Chevy guy but always have a sweet spot for the Hypo 289 and 427 Fords. Thanks , Mike

[@4rdF1Hunny]

Mike Fifer I'm a Ford guy with a mustang and a galaxie, but I feel the same way about 70 Z/28s and 60s bowtie trucks!

[@N-Scale]

If it is American Made and old school , I Like It. I used to work for AMC and was a fan, but we know where that went. Thanks , Mike

[@paul87buick]

Hipo not hypo

[@legostar55]

Mike Fifer I completely agree. Even though I'm a straight-6 guy at heart, I do love the sound of a good built V8

[@charlesvan13]

You could tell that this started out as a base model 2 barrel 289.

[@groigere]

I adore this kind of project ! Something look's dead or rust ... and after all it run !! Good job !

[@milt6208]

These videos are some of the most entertaining vids on KZbin.

[@Lugenfabrik]

I just love the simplicity of these old engines. They’re beautiful.

[@jodycarter1483]

Incredible workmanship! Beautiful engine. Great video. Love it. 👍👏

[@davidschofl3908]

Who dislike this? Your videos are the best on KZbin and I am so happy when this is a new one.

[@caspingalaxy1606]

1.0 FSI OWNER

[@garcjr]

I'm pretty sure people hit the dislike button when they saw the Fram filter.

[@Sanya_V8]

@@caspingalaxy1606 LOL)))))))😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍

[@wmonroe21]

Women. If video lacks diamonds, shopping malls or feelings, it’s of no interest to women.

[@user-yd5gv1uk7e]

Those who tried to do the same thing with their engines and it seems like they don't have any now at all

[@erictko85]

This might be the greatest video in the history of history.

[@xhxr8515]

What a beautiful little motor! 👌

[@ripdiptatterchip3851]

XH XR8 little?

[@xhxr8515]

Scary Terry 😂

[@6thGearGarage]

I could watch these all day. Another amazing job!

[@TRICELLxGAMER]

I wish I had your knowledge as well as your tools and machinery

[@robfmas]

What an art. Hard to find people today to do this quality of work, and correctly. Everyone just yanks out the old engine, and drops in a crate motor...

[@morganleblanc3675]

I love watching these engine rebuilds. Nice to have a professional machine shop that takes price in the work they do.

[@FOH3663]

Thank you for this! Killer soundtrack, I know everyone has different tastes but perfectly complimentary. Now what's not debatable is the overall production quality; just really well done. Solid camera work as well. But what really stands out to me is the great lighting.

[@MohdAzylee]

Can you tell me the second soundtrack was shazam can't even detect it 😂

[@user-bd3rc3rh4r]

Приятно смотреть на профессиональную работу. Спасибо.

[@user-zb5gz5qo6i]

В России в каждом гараже так делают🤣

[@user-jq2gx6vk1v]

@@user-zb5gz5qo6i да да конечно🤪😬

[@beboboymann3823]

This is a great post. Back in the day when Shelby did his magic the 289 was a fascinating engine that moved the Shelby cars in great fashion. It was a unique time for sure. Thank you for doing this video.

[@HowYouLiving2023]

I am not a mechanic by any means but these videos are mesmerizing...

[@robertherrera419]

Love it. Future builds should include start ups like this one. 😊

[@Malyava29]

Непроизвольно вырвалось при запуске двигателя:"Да детка"!

[@judoguy33]

Awesome video. Beautiful work!

[@tinkmarshino]

oh hell! I just stumbled onto your site and I just loved the old 289.. it was one of my favorite engines.. you could pack that little beauty into anything that and the 327 the 428 hemi and the 440.. all great old engines.. we can't of course forget the old stand by's the 350 and the 351 c & w.. Thank for the share brother.. I remember those heady days with a lot of joy in my heart.. although these days I can not work on them any more.. the old body has betrayed me enough that I had to quit it last summer when I rolled out the last car (a 63 t-bird roadster) But I can still get my kicks from places like this and nick's garage.. carry on!

[@Zecrid.]

0:16 awesome shot, well done!

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

Yes!!! Thank you for doing the small block Ford. I was wondering when this one was coming. I love the Holman and Moody valve covers. Drop that one in a '65 fastback, or a Falcon Sprint.

[@leismith4783]

I love hot rod engines just enjoy everything about popping a set a heads and intake on it making nice enjoyable power

[@ClaudioPugazona]

Lo más bello, la mecánica una pasión. Buena maestro felicidades 👏..saludos..

[@martinez1701a]

Not a Ford guy Chevy guy here but that's a sweet engine, ide be proud to have one of those in my car or truck!!

[@guibstube72]

Beautiful job on an 🇺🇸 V8 legend! 👍🏻 Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia! 👋🏻

[@charlesm.9858]

Beautiful Boss!! Love how you start it at the end! Makes it all worth watching to see all your hard work you Gents put into something that sounds so sweet at the end!

[@Geordo1960]

Great video you guys as always! I have a special love for these 289’s as I grew up in the 60s. And remember the lovely sound they made.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Impressive cinematography & editing! ... nearly as good as 'This Old Tony'!

[@kannachan1932]

That was so satisfying to watch.

[@johnarce9667]

Man oh man, if there was one of two things that gave me satisfaction in my youth, it was pulling an engine and rebuilding it the ground up now all I could do is check KZbin for the trip back. Very nicely done. Thanks for the show.....JRC

[@johnjenkins8782]

The Holman Moody valve covers are a nice show of respect to men that made these engines winners on the track.

[@janbojarski004425]

When your engine rebuild videos come out I feel like on a Christmas day xD

[@sailor144]

Love it. Awesome rebuild.

[@gregbergman1406]

My first car was a '64 Fairlane with 289. Thanks for the video.

[@dennisrountree5376]

Nice to see a lot of the original stuff used. And the brass freeze plugs. Low budget durable upgrade. . Great job!

[@infernosRC]

I really dont mind watching engine rebuild more than 6 minutes guys.

[@CanadaBud23]

Just watched a vid (out of curiosity) about the 70's show's actor backgrounds. It was just under 7 minutes long and I felt like I was watching it for like 40 mins. This video I felt like it was 30 seconds long and when it was over I was like awwwe dang, already?!? Time perception, geez lol.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Slow it down to quarter speed and it'll last 24 minutes.

[@neelvdh]

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[@VinaX2R]

These old engines are just beatiful in their simplicity and robustness. Modern crap cant compare to this.

[@IcyDeath91]

What about beauty in complexity?

[@christianhernandez9172]

Yeah you're right, they are significantly much better than they where back then.

[@antonioederlopezlopez7341]

@@christianhernandez9172 no

[@jimblack120]

GLUTEN - modern CRAP is YOUR Generation .... posted 7/27/19 -

[@christianhernandez9172]

@@antonioederlopezlopez7341 yes.

[@jaredcrawford3025]

Fantastic little motors. Tough platforms, tough motors.

[@melvinthomas2281]

Adding the power figures after the build will be much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️. Great work

[@IvoPoblete]

Insanely, mega awesome and cool, and awesome, again!

[@danielepiccirillo5676]

Great job guys

[@johnclark3431]

I love everything about what you guys do!!! Always so impressed at how clean and brand new you make every inch of your motors look! I love your channel and I watch every video you guys put out! Thank you so much, you guys are awesome

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Can't get enough of these Time-lapse videos Love them

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

Who knew tearing down a motor would be this interesting 😂👌

[@samuelroberts334]

That’s bad ass!!!! Love these videos!!!!

[@He-reigns]

Love small block engines. Love watching you guys take an old motor and making new again.

[@tonychavez2083]

Ahh yes the mighty 289! Nice build guys..

[@marvinholland4108]

I'm not a Ford man. But that's one of the best motor Ford have.

[@ferguson20diesel49]

marvin holland Sierra cosworth engine was savage even the standard one was a tool

[@teamtoyota9048]

marvin holland Ford man or Chevy or Chrysler or what ever you may be, this commands respect.

[@simonh5110]

These videos are the best.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

That is a very healthy sounding bullet. Thanks for letting us have a part in the rebuild by watching.

[@kennethavesato3883]

This guy does it right exactly what needs to be done as an A&P I salute you sir 😅😊😊

[@lonesomegame]

The smile on my face when the air filter was installed

[@brv002]

Modern day engines don't look like this, and that makes me sad.

[@Klote3241]

petrol isnt the future... sad but true.

[@carsonmiller9658]

Yeah, they're just poorly engineered and covered in plastic.

[@mrincredible5492]

Yeah im taking sweet care of my 73 350 in my 84 regal. My pop's has this 289 in his 65 gt

[@theone5716]

@@Klote3241 they been saying that for more than 30 years

[@Klote3241]

@@theone5716 for a good fucking reason? do you actually think we have infinite oil resources on this planet? you really that dense to understand?

[@STREETRAT98]

All that beautiful work, great parts, and still used a fram filter

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

When I had to build a flathead back in 1959, my dad said it would be a great experience, we had to cut the ring groove out of the cylinder before rebuild began. Why don’t they do that now? Anyway, no real beef, but that experience with my dad on those cold winter days was great times that can’t be bought. And when that old flattie fired it was a chest busting sound and FUN! I sure wished he was around now, I’ve got a blue million questions to ask him. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@qlimaxbass5022]

Engine Masters..... HAGERTY!

[@sebsshenanigans]

man, I wish I knew even half what these guys know about building engines :')

[@alanhardman2447]

Subways Shenanigans - Yep, then you could build a 4-cylinder!

[@sebsshenanigans]

pretty much seeing as thats all I own :')

[@TheTanu66]

Subways Shenanigans makes me want to start studying mechanics.

[@Joseph1NJ]

Get to a library before they all close. Everything you need is free.

[@bigospig]

You can find an old engine really cheap and just do it!

[@josebey7808]

WOW !!!!....Beautiful done ....a new V 8 !!!!!!

[@Dastivus]

This is the first of many videos of yours I will be watching. Awesome!

[@mrwdpkr5851]

3:24 get to work guys , these bolts aren't going to tighten themselves !

[@mattb2967]

Love these. So satisfying. God bless American muscle

[@donogoobo9992]

Back in 1967 first engine I ever rebuilt, was a 1965 289 V8 engine for my neighbor's 6 cyl Falcon. Made it fly! Thx for the good memory....

[@Whydoibother943]

The machines themselves are just incredible, nevermind the extraordinaryly great work in restoring these beauty's Top video's guys!

[@JunkyardDigs]

finally a ford!

[@Rockinruffhouser]

Junkyard Digs he's also got a video of the ford flathead motor

[@suppakittacho9156]

Junkyard Digs นีาคตต

[@danieltorresdeluna4844]

puedo armar un Ford Maverick la máquina 302 Ford🔥 Descargar todo en mi vida si tú me gusta o queman llanta⚡💯®✔☺ comentario

[@antievilnonane9606]

Looks like LS engine a little bit

[@spikey5]

JYD! JYD! JYD! JYD!