Engine Builders Florida?

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You can get a rebuilt engine from most major auto parts store, Jasper, powetrain pros just to name a few. Some even have free shipping. You just swap your stuff over, valve covers, oil pan timing cover that kind of stuff.
 
Express Engines in DeLand, FL. Famous for outboard racing engines, but they do car stuff on the side. Their machine shop is as clean as a Dentist's office. Not saying it's going to be cheap. If you just want a cheap short block, all the autp parts stores sell one.

Kurt
 
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Seems fresh 302 short blocks for a decent price are getting harder to come by. LMR used to sell one for $1200 a few years ago. No more, but lots of machine shops are rebuilding them and selling them on ebay. Like this one.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335821607&icep_item=131312160442
They have a number listed so you could give them a call.

You'll want a top end kit to reach your HP goal.
This one would do it:
https://lmr.com/item/TFS-K514350370/1987-93-Mustang-50L-Trick-Flow-Street-Burner-Top-End-Kit-Slv

If you haven't already you'll need to convert to Mass Air.
 
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They offer a 12 month/ 12000 mile warranty, and will add custom parts if the customer wishes.

Advance Auto does have this:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/spartan-atk-engines-ford-302-87-95-engine-dfh2/20705370-P?navigationPath=L1*14923|L2*15031

It's more about the hassle of having to deal with a rebuilder in another state, vs dropping off your broken engine at a local store. Advance used to sell just the short block for around $1200. Can't find it right now.

Kurt
 
I've worked with Panhandle Performance in Lynn Haven Florida. They've done two engines for me. As far as I'm concerned they are the best. Mark Bidle is the owner and knows more about engines than anybody I've ever met. They are online but mostly list the higher end stuff. They can do exactly what you are describing because they did it for me. They are close to you than to me but for me it was worth driving there just to meet them. They can do the whole thing over the phone and ship the engine to you if you want....at least that was an option when I did it.

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