engine build

  1. Vulpes5.0

    302 Engine build questions

    Hey all, currently my original engine is at the machine shop and given that the $300 bandaid engine that's currently in my car is starting to show it's age, I'm finally going to build a proper engine for this thing hopefully before the original blows up. Mind you this is a budget build, I want...
  2. jeannelle101

    Engine building basics/ torque spec help

    Hello everyone. This will be the first time ive ever rebuilt an engine, I finally acquired all the necessary parts for it from piston rings to the fuel pumps. I wanted to see if there was a write up for the engine assembly potentially, if anyone had tips for me, as well as if there is somewhere...
  3. welltal89

    5.0 Pandemic build

    Hi all, Wanted to chronicle my 5.0 build so that I've got somewhere to keep track of my progress. After looking for a new project fox, I decided to start with the engine since I wanted to start with a good drivetrain and drop it into something with minimal rust. I decided to go this route...
  4. J

    questions for 2.3 to 5.0 carb swap

    Have a carbed 302 I got for $600. All new seals gaskets etc etc. plan on swapping out the 2.3. As FOR NOW I plan on keeping the 4cyl spindles, and the rear. As I heard From someone who’s done numerous swaps they can be used, Just not beaten on for the time being. Besides all the trans, engine...
  5. J

    2014 Mustang GT - Oil Temp Sensor

    HELP!! Okay guys so I'm trying to install an Oil temp sensor signal in my 2014 Mustang GT WITHOUT going through the sandwhich adapter route. I cannot seem to find anything on the internet. So I decided to look under the car myself and seeing maybe I can find a port or existing outlet that...
  6. Bjones10

    *new Need Advice On An Engine Build!!

    Hey everyone I am new to this forum and I have been debating on what route I should go with for my engine build. I have a 2003 Ford Mustang GT. Background: I have been having exhaust smoke issues, come to find out I have low compression in cylinder 4. I had dripped some oil down only to find...