The reason for this was that L/M division was to have virtually no advertising budget for 1963-65. Fran Hernandez was appointed director or performance and given carte blanche. The new fastback Marauders were coming and the rebodied Comet was ready. By late 1962 Mercury division was hot and heavy into motorsports. AlexĪlex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator If more than 1 or 2 people are interested I'll tell it and explain. Why Mercury coded the engine a "K" code is a long yet interesting story. It is the same engine as a 64.5 Mustang "D" code 289-210 HP except that the Mercury recieved the larger 1.12 600 CFM Autolite carb, as opposed to the Mustangs 1.08 480 CFM Autolite carb. 289 HP was not available from Mercury untill 1965! The car is indeed a "K" code, but in Mercury parlance, that stood for 289-210 HP Challenger V-8. Is it "K" or "D"? I have located a 1964 "K" code Comet Caliente and it does not (and I believe never did) have the HiPo 289 twixt the towers.ĭon't focus on the destination.make the JOURNEY the adventure Think and research before you type, gang. Topic: 1964 Mercury HiPo 289 engine VIN code? Profile | register | preferences | faq | search 1964 Mercury HiPo 289 engine VIN code? - Mustangsandmore Forums
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