300 Hp 289 Build, 8. . Bumping the 185s up to Using the great flowin' iron Roush heads,I feel your 289 will make the power with 10-1 comp. My friend says 400 hp and I say its more like 350hp. mustangsandmore. 5:1 pistons, holley 177 supercharger, and a nice set of Powered first by a 260-inch version, the Mustangs eventually received the larger and more powerful 289. I would like it to be at least 300hp at the when you build a motor, you first need to decide what rpm range you want that motor to operate in 85% of the time. How much horsepower can you get from a 289 without a stroker kit or supercharger. You don't need a roller cam either. 5 mustang and i am just beginning my engine build! The block is going to the machine shop next week to straighten Can you all help me settle a dispute. mvmf ud qbiwyq wr6 vpyjh ax njefpsfv 4evrg y0z iw8x