The History of the K Code engine
In 1963 Ford released the first 289 High Performance engine which produced 271 BHP @ 6000 RPM. It was first introduced into the Fairlane and then the Comet and finally ended its run in the Mustang. The 289 "HIPO" engine also made its way into the first Shelby AC Cobras and the Shelby GT350 Mustangs through 1967.
1965 Ford Fairlane K Code HiPo 4 speed - Davidsclassiccars.com
It has its original 289 271 hp HiPo engine and 4 speed trans and 9 inch posi-traction rear axle. The car runs very strong holding 60 pounds of oil pressure and the 4 speed shifts easily and the factory lock out shifter is tight and correct.
Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1965 Ford Fairlane K Code
2021年7月28日 · It is an original numbers matching high-performance 289. It's backed by a Ford Top-Loader 4-speed and 3.50 differential. According to the Fairlane Club of America, only an estimated 700-750 K Code Fairlanes were produced for 1965.
The 1963 Ford Fairlane 289 K-Code Offered 6,000 RPM Fun
2023年11月18日 · By 1965, the interstellar success of the Mustang ensured that K-code production was being diverted, and GM’s and Chrysler’s big-inch intermediates were offering more power and selling for less. The upcoming ’66 Fairlane was designed to accept the equally powerful, yet cheaper to build Galaxie engines between the shock towers.
289 Hi-Po Engine ID Guide - MotorTrend
2012年3月13日 · We hope this inside look at the Mustang's K-code 289 Hi-Po engine answers your questions, helps you find that K-code Mustang you're looking for, or assists you in building an accurate...
eBay Find: A Very Rare K-Code, 4-Speed 1965 Ford Fairlane With …
2012年9月27日 · BangShift reader Zombie289 found an eBay listing for the car you’ll see below, which is a 1965 Ford Fairlane that came factory equipped with a high performance K-code 289, four speed, and 4.11 geared nine-inch rear end. When it arrived at the dealer, the engine was further fortified with the addition of three two barrel carbs.
Ford 289 Engine Guide - Specs, Upgrades, and Reliability - Muscle …
2022年9月19日 · The base two-barrel 289 was given a refresh in 1965. The “C-Code” 289 that replaced the factory two-barrel that had served as the base model in 1963-1964 was given newer, higher compression, dished pistons, raising the compression ratio to 9.3:1. As a result, the C-Code produced 200 hp and 282 lb-ft of torque.
1965 Ford Fairlane K Code HiPo 4 speed
Listing a 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 K Code HiPo Sports Coupe. They only made 100 of these cars according to the research I have done. This car is in very good condition and has 36,195 original miles and yes everything works correctly down to the radio and glove box light.
1965 Ford Fairlane k code sports coupe - Classic cars for sale
1965 Ford Fairlane 500 sports coupe K code with numbers matching 289 four-speed transmission 9 in rear end with Factory bucket seat interior and Factory floor console it is originally a black car with
289 K vs 390 S Code 1/4 mile | Vintage Mustang Forums
2008年3月27日 · The S-code edged out the K code in 1/4 acceleration and for the money and reliability the S-code effectively put the solid lifter K-code out of business, it was dropped in 1968. Imagine putting money down on a solid lifter high reving powerplant and along comes a garden variety big block with a mild cam and hydraulic lifters that can beat the K ...