The 5 bolt HiPo blocks are casting numbers - C3AE-N and C4OE-C
HiPo Head C4OE-B have the larger 1.78" intake valve
The HiPo engine was a specially inspected and selection of parts. The HiPo
crank damper, special counter weight and timing gear thickness are different
for the HiPo compared to the regular 289.
Can you make a near HiPo engine from a regular 289 - Yes, but a complete 289
HiPo engine with all its originally assembled parts would be preferred IMO.
Ron Fraser
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of A. C. Tynes
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1:00 AM
To: 'Curt Bowland'; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Parts needed
Curt and group,
According to George Reid's book, Ford Engine Parts Interchange, the K code
engine block "was the same as the 289-2V and 289-4V block with the exception
being wider, heavier main bearing caps."
He also says that while the Hi-Po heads are unique castings, there are
better heads available from Ford and the aftermarket now. The Hi-Po
crankshafts were the regular 1M 289 crankshafts but were tested for hardness
and have a Brinell test mark. However, the mark is easily faked so he says
to be careful.
My copy of the book is from 1998. It covers all the pushrod Ford V8 engines
after the Y-block and has been useful as well as an interesting read.
HTH,
A. C. Tynes
New Orleans
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> [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Curt Bowland
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:56 PM
> To: Tiger Digest
> Subject: [Tigers] Parts needed
>
> Thought I might start my search with the list.
>
> I am presently looking for FMOCO part number C5ZZ-6392-A, SBF
> 6 bolt scattershield.
>
> Also looking for a five bolt K series Hipo 289 block.
>
> Please contact me off list if you have or know of where I
> might find these items.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Curt
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