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V8 Thumper
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From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001

posted 03-13-2002 12:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I just spoke with Phil ('the man', suposedly) at Flatlander Racing about a 331 stroker kit... he said that a 289 block would have clearance issues with the 3.250" crank's counterweights. I'm not one to go questioning a pro, but is this true? I already have two 289 blocks, neither one is a HiPo casting, unfortunately. I'd rather not have to buy another block...

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JCQuinn@work
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posted 03-13-2002 02:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JCQuinn@work   Click Here to Email JCQuinn@work     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
As far as I know, other than bellhousing bolts (some 289s have 5 some have 6) the only difference is the lack of the extended cylinder skirt that a 302 has. It would seem to me that a 289 has more clearance.
John

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n2oMike
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posted 03-13-2002 02:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike   Click Here to Email n2oMike     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
289 and pre 5.0 302 blocks are the same.

There will be no problems as long as the crank has the little cast-in ring on the rear flange next to where the rear main seal rides.

Good Luck!

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