Lykins Motorsports Beginning of Ford 289 Shelby Cobra Engine Build

Numbers correct 289 being prepped for assembly.

[@jerrellkull5347]

Love the 289 Fords. Years ago my buddy had a Sunbeam Tiger with a 289 Hi-Po in it, that thing was a screamer, with a Doug Nash 5-speed behind it. Take care Brent, love your builds.

[@brianhdueck3372]

I have been a 289 fan for over 50 years. Rebuilt a number of them and they just turned out so sweet. Thanks for the video Brent. Should be a little screamer with that cam and a bit of head work.

[@raceabilene]

Blister pack Pioneer stuff does bring pleasant memories. I did my first 302 around 1975. Ah...

[@johnbaker3549]

Recently found your channel. Appreciate your detailed videos. Have learned something every time I've watched to help with my sbf build.

[@Turbo4Joe363]

I like that you're keeping it 289 cid....I wouldn't be able to resist making it a 331 stroker...with AFR 185 aluminum heads.

[@kimmorrison9169]

me to Joe.

[@WONDERBREAD89]

great video! i recently blew my blown 5.0 engine and having a friend put in a new block! bummed but excited at the same time lol

[@jesslackey1003]

Awesome Brent

[@easytopleez33]

In the beginning of your video. It sounded like your being pretty stringent on keeping it period correct. If so, did the Shelby 289's run a roller lifters and cam? It's definately an upgrade just thought your main focus was period correct/

[@lykinsmotorsports]

No original engines had roller cams, nor did they have metric ring packs, forged pistons, etc. We have to draw a line somewhere, otherwise we'd be putting rope seals in, etc.

[@theallicat38]

I have a question you dont see much about. When i dissasembled my motor there is a 1/4 freeze plug in a galley going into the distributor shaft area. Is that needed. I removed mine and was going to put it back in. Can you explain more about if you have time. Thank you

[@lykinsmotorsports]

If you don’t put it in, you’ll have some very low oil pressure.

[@theallicat38]

Yes i agree. I never see much attention to this area. Also there are many different cam retainer plates. Some have 2 ears, three and 4 ears or rounds. All the early blocks i have seen have the 2 ears. I have a three ear with a oil slot going to the 1/4 oil hole that goes to the distributor. Do you ever not put the 1/4 plug in with some retainer plates? I see different thickness of plates too. What are the correct combination of plates to be used. Looking to educate myself on this area. I just don't see much on this area. Thank you for the reply's and great content you supply to us.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

@@theallicat38 I always plug every hole. I actually tap them for 1/4" NPT if they're not already tapped for that. Cup plugs can come out under oil pressure. Doesn't really matter which thrust plate you use, they all work.

[@jimgoff1170]

What kind of rpm will this be capable of? Any power expectation? I like that they’re keeping it a 289 even though it may not make the power of the bigger displacement options.

[@lykinsmotorsports]

It will be capable of a lot more than what it will do. This will be a 5500-6000 rpm engine, but it would easily turn 7500 if that was the goal.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Back in 1980 my 289 turned 7200 RPM with stock rods and 5/16’s rod bolts. Made hundreds of 11/12 second quarter mile passes.... I still have the engine and last week pulled an intake valve out to find that the intake port/bowl area were only very mildly ported, had 79% throats and single angle valve job with the factory sharp ledge just outside the valve. I’m going to do some bowl work, throat sized up to 90% and proper 3 angle valve job and slap the engine back together.....should run 10’s

[@gersonhay984]

What makes a shelby 289 different than a average 2or4 barrel 289 ?

[@irvinelixson5345]

Brent I need a 352 rebuilt 1966 f100 truck can you help me out