289 High Performance Facts
Introduced in the '63 FairlaneOpen-element, low-restriction air cleanerChromed-steel valve coversAggressive mechanical flat-tappet camshaftCylinder heads with screw-in rocker arm studs and valvespring pockets; Ports and valves are the same size as 289 two-barrel and four-barrelWider 1-1/3-inch harmonic balancerMeatier C3OE connecting rod forgingsLarger 3/8-inch connecting rod boltsWider main-bearing capsStamped-steel, nose-mounted crankshaft counterweightNarrower timing set to accommodate the counterweightSpecial cast-iron exhaust headersAutolite dual-point ignition with mechanical advanceAutolite 4100 four-barrel carburetor with manual chokeSame four-barrel cast-iron manifold as 225hp engineSpecial 16-inch four-blade cooling fanCast-iron water pumpLarger alternator pulley