Building a Reliable 289 Short Block for Your Ford

If you're looking to breathe a few life back in to an old Mustang or Fairlane, starting with a fresh 289 short block is usually the best move you can make. There is definitely something undeniably great about the small-block Ford producer that started it all. While everybody else is busy swapping in five. 0L Coyotes or even building 347 strokers, there's a devoted number of us who else still appreciate the high-revving, lightweight nature of the unique 289. It's the engine that place Carroll Shelby on the map and offered the pony vehicle its teeth, therefore keeping that legacy alive under your own hood feels best. ...

March 28, 2026 · 7 min · Giggan Pascale