I am in the process of getting a new reman engine for my 68. According to the VIN it is a 289 2V engine. I know they previous owner(s) installed a 1973 302 engine in it. I worked with a local shop to locate all the period correct brackets for a 68 as well as the c-code intake manifold.
I read somewhere that Ford switched to 302 block sometime mid year. My car was actually built on 6/20/1968. So if they used a 302 block, would they have changed the VIN number to reflect this change or would it still be classified as a C code? I am trying to see if I can get away with using a 302 long block engine (to gain the extra HP) but still use all the period correct brackets, including the 3 bolt crank pulley. Are the brackets for 68 interchangeable with a 289 & 302?
Any input? Thanks!!!
RT
I read somewhere that Ford switched to 302 block sometime mid year. My car was actually built on 6/20/1968. So if they used a 302 block, would they have changed the VIN number to reflect this change or would it still be classified as a C code? I am trying to see if I can get away with using a 302 long block engine (to gain the extra HP) but still use all the period correct brackets, including the 3 bolt crank pulley. Are the brackets for 68 interchangeable with a 289 & 302?
Any input? Thanks!!!
RT