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Ford Transplant Help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Casper, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. Casper

    Casper New Member

    I recently picked up a K-code 289 on craigslist and want to put this in my jeep. Has anybody done this before? Where can I find some cheap parts to help me add a dana 18 to my ford automatic.
     
    Casper, Mar 20, 2012
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  2. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Wasn't the K engine the hi-po '65 289?
    Some Mustang guy would probably give you his 1st born for that.....
     
    colojeepguy, Mar 20, 2012
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  3. napaguy

    napaguy Banned

    Yah if its truly a k code 289 dont even think about putting it in your jeep...but also understand that every engine ever put in a 65/66 mustang is a "hi pro" 289...99% chance you have a run of the mill 289/302 but doesnt hurt to check
     
    napaguy, Mar 20, 2012
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  4. napaguy

    napaguy Banned

    if its truly a k code engine it will have the vin number on the block
     
    napaguy, Mar 20, 2012
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  5. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    That sounds like an interesting swap, if you do it, do a build thread on it!




    I'd love to swap my Boss 302 into a jeep someday, I wonder if it would fit..... :smash:
     
    68BuickV6, Mar 20, 2012
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  6. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    They do - we used to do it all the time before switching to the V6s. The 283/289 was the main engines put in when I was a kid.
     
    Warloch, Mar 20, 2012
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  7. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    I put a 289 in my cj6 before putting the 5.0 in....... Look up " project Kahuna 1966 cj6" in the build forum,,,,,, it's a long thread but has detailed pics on the swap
     
    bkd, Mar 20, 2012
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  8. jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

    I don't think the Vin is on the block in 65. My 65 chev does not have the vin, just the las 4 diggits.
     
    jeepcj, Mar 21, 2012
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  9. napaguy

    napaguy Banned


    The k code mustang 289's had the vin number on the block
     
    napaguy, Mar 21, 2012
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  10. napaguy

    napaguy Banned

    k code mustang production varied from 1-2.8 % of total new mustangs sold in 1964.5 through 1966
     
    napaguy, Mar 21, 2012
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  11. sdcj6

    sdcj6 Sponsor

    Want to sell the motor?
     
    sdcj6, Mar 21, 2012
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  12. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Nah, I like having it in my Cougar. :beer:
     
    68BuickV6, Mar 21, 2012
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  13. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Didn't the first Bronco's have the 289/T90/D18 package in them?
     
    1960willyscj5, Mar 21, 2012
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  14. JAlves

    JAlves Sponsor

    The K code should be the same external dimensions as all other 289's. The Boss 302 heads were different and may make the overall package wider and taller. Port and valve sizes would make a Boss 302 less than ideal in a 4X4 IMO.
     
    JAlves, Mar 21, 2012
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