engine question

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The cheapest isn't always the best option, but it really depends on your budget, too. I was able to pick up an Explorer longblock for ~$500 and sold the GT40P heads for about half that much ($225, if I recall correctly), so I basically picked up a low-mileage shortblock for $250-275ish. Since the shortblock is essentially identical to the Mustang, save for a few minor things (timing cover, oil pump pickup, and cam), it's a very reasonable option if you can find one. Other options are also going with something like a DSS or CHP shortblock for around $1500, with all brand new parts and forged pistons. How much can I help you spend today?

If it was me I would look for a used explorer engine. The heads and intake flow better than the stock mustang pieces but the cam is made for more torque. I would just swap the stock mustang gt cam into the explorer 5.0 and use your original oil pan and front cover. You will also have to have a intake elbow adapter for 94-95 mustangs to adapt your stock style TB onto the explorer intake.

This combo will make more power than a stock GT engine rebuild and will probably not cost much more if any.

Well first, define 'blown' is this something that runs, but not very well, or does it have a viewing window on the side of the block where something went thru. Mine had a knock every morning at startup, for just a split second before it got oil pressure then it went away. I'm cant spend a ton of cash on it right now, but I dont want it to get worse so I pulled the engine, replaced the rod bearings only, put the e303 in while i had it out, replaced the basics, water pump, thermostat, plugs, wires, cap rotor, I think my redneck rebuild cost about $500.00 including the cam. The explorer motor is a good way to go if you have, or think you may have damage to the shortblock.