Help me build the engine for my 289FIA Kirkham

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by RestoCreations

Again, i was just thinking that when the time comes to sell, which it will some day, that the 351W based stroker would be the better option to have in the car.

And the 351-based engine may be better for resale value to one market segment. But, and I may be alone on this one, it's a Kirkham, and would prefer my 289 Kirkham Cobra to more resemble an original.

Here's a 289 Kirkham that just popped up on eBay, with a 347 (and no affiliation):

Shelby Kirkham 289 Slabside | eBay

[RestoCreations]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

And the 351-based engine may be better for resale value to one market segment. But, and I may be alone on this one, it's a Kirkham, and would prefer my 289 Kirkham Cobra to more resemble an original.

Here's a 289 Kirkham that just popped up on eBay, with a 347 (and no affiliation):

Shelby Kirkham 289 Slabside | eBay

I looked at that car in person at the Mecum auction in Monterey last August. Very nice owner and the car looked great and sounded awesome with spintech under car exhaust. It hit 120,000 on the block, but reserve was not met.