1965 289 Engine

[mk1_oz]

Still looking around for one of these.  Prefer a good runner but can rebuild if needed.  Need 65 to match the car but I guess I could have another year if I really had to :(

In SA, being a LHD, I need to have a bone stock 289 2V.  Want something complete from carby to sump and inc exhaust manifolds i.e. drop in.

[Dwayne]

Bone stock only until 1 July.

[GEOFF289]

As Dwayne says, looks like you have wider options coming over there but as I think I've already let you know I have a complete one from '66 here.

[Dwayne]

Exactly right Geoff.

An upgrade from 289 to a 302 roller is as simple as lodging a form, just like RHD vehicles currently do.

[scollist]

If I remember correctly MK1_OZ has a 351w in his 65 so it may not be okay under the new rules if the 20% increase from stock rule applies (something along these lines in other states).

[Dwayne]

Here's the link to the current rules for RHD vehicles: 
http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/vehicles/vehicle-standards-and-modifications

The proposed changes will apply these rules to LHD as well.

[mk1_oz]

Didn't realise the SA changes were cast in stone Dwayne???  If they are, I will get a 289 4V

[Dwayne]

Nothing in stone yet, but if the project is still underway ... perhaps hold off on those purchases.

The changes have bi-partisan support.

[mk1_oz]