Need help identifying a 289 block.

[Thomas]

Hey everyone. I came across an 289 engine that has an interesting VIN / casting sequence. I need any help I can get to see if it's worth purchasing.

The block cast number is C6AE-6015-C, but the VIN stamped into it is 8K222264.
Does the K make it a Hi-Po?

[acman63]

Im not sure they made any C6 casting hipos   always  C5AE       maybe a 302  in a big car

[Thomas]

Im not sure they made any C6 casting hipos   always  C5AE       maybe a 302  in a big car

I thought the same thing. It was the letter "K" stamped into the VIN on the block that caught my eye.
The date code is 7F8 so, 1967 June 8.

[CSX4781]

That's a regular 289, and a partial vin that all of the 68 later motors are supposed to have.  That k means Kansas City assembly. Likely came out of a mid size car (Fairlane,  Torino, etc) for that plant. It should also have a big WF cast in the lifter valley which indicates the Windsor Ontario foundary.

Dave

[Thomas]

Thank you. That's exactly what I needed to know. Please excuse my ignorance of the casting, stamping numbers.

[GT350Lad]

Thank you. That's exactly what I needed to know. Please excuse my ignorance of the casting, stamping numbers.

All good. We are all still learning