more horsepower and torque for a 66 mustang coupe

frank · 12-28-2009, 07:27 PM

I recently bought a 1966 mustang with a 289 from my uncle and I want to know how I can get it to put out more horsepower and more torque. I would like to get it to put out around 350 horsepower and 375 torque without buying a new engine for it. how can I do this for under $2500.

cameron55 · 12-28-2009, 07:28 PM

which 289 is it?

281boss · 12-29-2009, 10:04 AM

im thinking its going to be tuff to hit 350 with 2500. unless you feel like stroking it. other than that you'll have to do the whole top end and new heads get pricy even for a cheap pair like gt40s once you get the rockers pushrods etc. or cam intake carb exhaust and then spray it

bluepony · 12-29-2009, 10:15 AM

one person recomended the edelbrock performance rpm package because when it is on it increases horsepower to 367 and it is $1729.99

MikeD · 12-29-2009, 04:41 PM

347 stroker kit,good heads,carb,and headers.

built351 · 01-03-2010, 01:01 PM

And I hate to be a stick in the mud, but (imo) stopping power should be upgraded before going power.

66snake · 01-03-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by built351

And I hate to be a stick in the mud, but (imo) stopping power should be upgraded before going power.

people where stopping on drum brakes for years before the discs. no reason you can't stop on them in todays world

matt234 · 01-03-2010, 01:07 PM

yea i feel the same way actually but every time i have the $1200 to put on discs the devil on my shoulder tells me to buy horsepower

65coupe · 01-12-2010, 10:39 AM

check with discbrake.com.less than 600.00 fore compleat kit.

kjsmith · 01-12-2010, 10:42 AM

yea, my wilwoods cost me like $700, + the master cylinder (which I just got a stock style disc replacement for now that works fine for $40)