May 23, 2024 · First offered with Ford’s Comet and Fairlane models in 1963, the K-Code was a 289 cubic-inch high-performance V8 engine. It was often referred to as the "hi-po" (short for high …

Particularly appealing are K Code cars, as they made use of an optional High Performance version of the 289 V8 with many upgraded components such as stronger bearings, re-profiled crankshaft and …

Nov 28, 2024 · Over the decades, Ford has produced some great and not-so-great Mustangs, but one of the most-prized breeds of this pony car is the K-Code Mustang. Here was a car capable of zero to 60 …

The forum for the most legendary of all Mustangs, the 289 High Perfomance, also called HiPo or K-Code Mustang. This is where current and former HiPo owners, or those who would like to become one meet.

It was first introduced into the Fairlane and then the Comet and finally ended its run in the Mustang. The 289 "HIPO" engine also made its way into the first Shelby AC Cobras and the Shelby GT350 …

Jun 23, 2017 · If you're a fan of the Ford Mustang, you're probably familiar with the 1965–1967 Ford Mustang with the K-Code engine. This was the first high performance factory Mustang, sporting the …

Sep 24, 2018 · The “K” in K-code Mustangs refers to the engine: a durable, lightweight “Hi-Po” 289-cu.in. V-8, featuring just enough special equipment to help it make an official rating of 271 hp.

Mar 12, 2025 · Put simply, the K-code option for the early Ford Mustangs included a high-performance V8 engine, as well as upgrades to the suspension and the fitment of dual red-stripe tires.

Apr 17, 2025 · About 10 years ago, I was presented with the first opportunity to purchase a 66 Mustang Convertible automatic with K-code. The car was all original and in excellent condition.

The Mustang had made an exceptional impression but had created a new animal to be tamed by Ford. 1965 saw the creation of what has gone down in history as arguably the peak of the Mustang; the K …