FORD ENGINES: 289 V8

General Engine Specifications*

Model Prefix..............................................................................EGA

Type.......................................................................................V-Eight

Cubic Inches................................................................................289

Compression Ratio

           2V....................................................................................9.3:1

           4V...................................................................................10.0:1

Combustion Chamber Volume.......................................52.0-55.0 cc

Brake Horsepower

           2V...............................................................200 @ 4400 RPM

           4V...............................................................225 @ 4800 RPM

Torque

           2V................................................................282 @ 2400 RPM

          4V.................................................................305 @ 3200 RPM

Bore & Stroke.................................................................4.00 X 2.940

Compression Pressure......................130-170psi @ Cranking Speed

Taxable Horsepower..................................................................51.20

Firing Order.................................................................1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Valve Arrangement-Front to Rear

          Right..................................................................I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E           

          Left....................................................................E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I

Engine Manifold Vacuum @ Idle....................................................18

Engine Idle RPM

            Manual Transmission.................................................575-600

            Automatic Transmission.............................................475-500

Engine Initial Ignition Timing - BTC

            Manual Transmission.............................................6 Degrees

            Automatic Transmission.........................................8 Degrees

Oil Pressure.........................................................................35-55 PSI

Oil Capacity................................................................5.0 U.S. Quarts

*Specifications taken from the 1965 Ford Shop Manual and are provided for information only.  Acquire the proper manual for your Falcon before making adjustments to your engine.

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This page last updated  01/14/2011