Blown V6

[Kinger402]

The head gasket on my 1994 V6 Stang just went, just like all the others at 70K! And it turns out the engine blew when the gasket went. I only have about $2000-$3000 bucks to put a new engine in.That would need to be done at a garage. I just have a few questions.
What would be my best option for replacing my engine? Rebuilt, Remanufactured, New, Used?
Also should i upgrade to a bigger engine? Would it be worth it? Would i have to swap my Manual Tranny to do it? Keep in mine i only have $3000 max. Any ideas? Thanks

She is my baby....the body is in perfect condition

 

[ganador01]

The head gasket on my 1994 V6 Stang just went, just like all the others at 70K! And it turns out the engine blew when the gasket went. I only have about $2000-$3000 bucks to put a new engine in.That would need to be done at a garage. I just have a few questions.
What would be my best option for replacing my engine? Rebuilt, Remanufactured, New, Used?
Also should i upgrade to a bigger engine? Would it be worth it? Would i have to swap my Manual Tranny to do it? Keep in mine i only have $3000 max. Any ideas? Thanks

She is my baby....the body is in perfect condition

Shoulda replaced the gaskets.... But, you can get a used v6 for under a grand if u do enough looking...Shouldn't cost u more then like 300-400 to put it in....don't quote me on that...id o all my work myself...i forgot how much shops charge for this crap...

 

[atlblue2000]

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Now would be a nice time for a split port swap while your at it. If the above 4.2 setups are too much for ya, check out the crate motor section @ www.rpm-mustangs.com and see what he has for your budgetary needs. I think you could get a 3.8 shortblock that will drop right in with your existing top end components for around $1,700. Its at least worth looking into...

 

[Kinger402]

Shoulda replaced the gaskets.... But, you can get a used v6 for under a grand if u do enough looking...Shouldn't cost u more then like 300-400 to put it in....don't quote me on that...id o all my work myself...i forgot how much shops charge for this crap...

Yeah The piston went right through the bottom of the block, because coolant may have filled one of the cylinders. I brought it in for the gasket work....but the mechanic found that the engine blew when the gasket went...Just bad luck I guess. So im stuck buying a new engine. I just wanna know if i should get a rebuild or new or remanufactured...what are the basic differences? Or should i use the oppurtunity to upgrade to a bigger engine...if i can still use my tranny?

 

[peyotesands]

The head gasket on my 1994 V6 Stang just went, just like all the others at 70K! And it turns out the engine blew when the gasket went. I only have about $2000-$3000 bucks to put a new engine in.That would need to be done at a garage. I just have a few questions.
What would be my best option for replacing my engine? Rebuilt, Remanufactured, New, Used?
Also should i upgrade to a bigger engine? Would it be worth it? Would i have to swap my Manual Tranny to do it? Keep in mine i only have $3000 max. Any ideas? Thanks

She is my baby....the body is in perfect condition

Sorry, bro. Take your 2k - 3k and use it as a down payment on a 99+ with a 5 speed... That's what I'd do...

 

[Jamez]

If you want a warranty I'd say go Jasper like I ended up doin. I've still got a warranty on mine and its been runnin great. Only downside is that you don't get any extra power, but I like the peace of mind it comes with. They cover parts and up to so much labor for 3yrs/75K miles I believe. Unless you can do the stuff yourself, trying to upgrade or what have you may be too expensive, but you'll just have to check into it more.

 

[limit]

grab a 5.0 from ebay for $700 max and drop her in. YOu could find all you need on ebay at affordable prices...stands, engines, harnesses, and computers...

 

[aznzebra]

perfect opportunity for a 5.0L swap
they are easy on 94-95 models
i think you can find 5.0L for pretty cheap too.


here is a howto
http://www.stangparts.com/home.cfm?section=howto/index