• Hi everybody,

    I am back trying to find a motor for my convertible 65 code K.

    For the moment, inside there is a 302 from 69.

    But I have found a block casted C5AE-6015E.

    Problem, I don't find any VIN stamped.

    There is a K stamped but I have no idea if it stands for something ?

    Hereby some pictures.

    Any help would be appreciate.IMG_20210605_182954.jpgIMG_20210518_185320.jpgIMG_20210519_182748.jpgIMG_20210519_195542.jpgIMG_20210519_195548.jpgIMG_20210519_195555.jpg

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    Being as the main caps have the centers ground smooth, I would guess that this block has Mexican main caps. A picture of the rear main cap will likely confirm this. A C5AE 6015 E block casting does NOT make the block a Hipo block. However, it is also true that all 6 bolt Hipo blocks through 1967 had the C5AE 6016 E casting. In other words, it takes that casting to be a Hipo 289 but that casting was also used for standard 2V and 4V 289 engines.

    -Fred-

    65 Koupe early San Jose Phoenician Yellow 4 speed
    66 GT Koupe Dearborn Blue 4 speed
    66 KGT San Jose fastback pony interior Silver Frost 4 speed
    64 Falcon sedan delivery 289 4 speed
    65 Ranchero 289 4 speed
    66 Corvette roadster 427/425 4 speed

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    Ok, do you think that finding a HiPo block is possible and if yes, what is the price approximately ?

    Yves

    Hipo blocks do exist but probably not so much in France. I have a few of various combinations and I would think that you might be looking for a block appropriate for your build date. I have seen prices vary from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on condition and current bore size. The original from your Kar, if it was available, would be worth even more. Keep in mind that there is more to a K code engine than just the block.

    -Fred-

    65 Koupe early San Jose Phoenician Yellow 4 speed
    66 GT Koupe Dearborn Blue 4 speed
    66 KGT San Jose fastback pony interior Silver Frost 4 speed
    64 Falcon sedan delivery 289 4 speed
    65 Ranchero 289 4 speed
    66 Corvette roadster 427/425 4 speed

  • My question was not written correctly...

    You re right so my question is do you think that finding a HiPo engine is possible and if yes, what is the price approximately ? 😅

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    My question was not written correctly...

    You re right so my question is do you think that finding a HiPo engine is possible and if yes, what is the price approximately ? 😅

    The bare block was what I thought you were asking about and I believe that I covered that very well. I believe that you already have some of the Hipo engine parts like the heads and intake manifold. Therefore I do not believe that you need a complete engine assembly. It is easy to spend in excess of $12,000 for a complete Hipo 289 core engine.

    -Fred-

    65 Koupe early San Jose Phoenician Yellow 4 speed
    66 GT Koupe Dearborn Blue 4 speed
    66 KGT San Jose fastback pony interior Silver Frost 4 speed
    64 Falcon sedan delivery 289 4 speed
    65 Ranchero 289 4 speed
    66 Corvette roadster 427/425 4 speed

  • You re probably right but I don't find any specialist in France to do the job that s to say identifying what I already have, identifying what I need to have for having a complete engine and having the know how for realizing the operation.

    Maybe have you an address for me ?

    Yves

  • You re probably right but I don't find any specialist in France to do the job that s to say identifying what I already have, identifying what I need to have for having a complete engine and having the know how for realizing the operation.

    Maybe have you an address for me ?

    Yves

    Yves,

    I am in Germany and I can assist you to identify what you have.
    I have two K-Cars and a some K-parts that I can take pictures of.

    Especially the differences between real K-blocks and those that have been fitted with Mexican main caps. Easy because I have a mexican block to compare side to side.

    I can also recommend a very good shop here in Germany that can repair most any damaged HiPo (or other) engines.

    The bad news (for you) - none of my parts are for sale.

    Greetings

    Michael

    - 64 Falcon Squire

    - 65 Mustang GT Convertible

    - 65 K-Code Hardtop

    - 66 T5 K-Code GT Convertible

    - 68 GT 500

    - 08 Bullitt

  • Where are you in Germany ?

    It is very nice to you to propose your help.

  • Hello Yves,

    I live close to the city of Karlsruhe.

    Really close to the french border...
    Where are you located?

    Greetings

    Michael

    - 64 Falcon Squire

    - 65 Mustang GT Convertible

    - 65 K-Code Hardtop

    - 66 T5 K-Code GT Convertible

    - 68 GT 500

    - 08 Bullitt

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