[Excaliber]

Leave the 289 blocks to those guys that are 'serious' about building a more authentically detailed car. Which IS a worthy goal and one I admire.

A 289 dropped in a 427 body style, is like, well whats the point? What car are you trying to replicate with THAT setup? Got an FIA style body (289 car)? Gonna use a 289 engine? Cool... now don't blow it by putting in some wierd interior (crushed velvet anyone?) or modern wheels on it. If the BODY, interior, wheels, roll bar, dash, etc. are NOT 'correct' you might as well go with the 351. A more modern, easier to get parts for, makes more horse power and all around better choice from a mechanical standpoint.

Even if I was building a really nice detailed FIA 289 style car I'd be tempted to use a 351 Windsor with 'stamped steel' valve covers and make it 'look like' a 289 as much as possible