Advice Wanted

Hey guys,

I am trying to get more horsepower for my car cheap. I am going through college and I dont have a lots of money to spend on my car. I have found a 5.0 engine from a 1997 mercury and I can buy the complete engine for $250. Im kinda think that if I buy it I would take the heads and intake off and put it on my 93 fox. I would then probably buy a off the shelf cam for it to give it some more horses.

My second option, I was bought a 351 windsor cheap. This engine was gone through by a respected shop in town about 5000 miles before I purchased it. The down side is its a 1983 block. If I go this way I would have to put the gt40 heads on the 351 and buy a different intake for time being. I would also have to buy a roller cam and go through this route. I know that 302 parts make 302 power but, Is it worth it to start with a 351 block and then eventually go to better heads when I have the money.

So, After the long read should I buy the 5.0 out of the mercury and put the parts on my 302 in my car now, or should I go with the 351 block with 302 heads until I can afford better.(probably 3 to 4 years)

Thanks for all the opinions

Drew

Thanks for the advice fellas

The car will be staying fuel injected. Is there an older car or truck that used a 351 engine, fuel injected?

I also didn't think about a oil pan, and I would have to get a new oil pump for the 351 too... I think that I am leaning towards sticking with my 302

Thanks for the help Drew