FORD RACING LONGBLOCKS

[FRB427]

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS ANY FEEDBACK ON THE FORD MOTOR SPORT CRATE ENGINES. I AM THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING THE 347. THIS IS THE MOTOR ON THE FORDRACING PAGE THAT READS 450HP. ARE THEY AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK AND SOUND??????????

 

[charlies]

what?

 

[Gellpak]

YOU WEREN'T DYING WHEN YOU TYPED THAT WERE YOU?

 

[66P51GT]

Personally I don't have any experience with the engine but it must be a solid build if FMS puts their name on it. FWIW Dallas Mustang uses this engine in the $40k Terlingua Mustang.

 

[1969mach1351]

I have the 360 horse 351W from FMS. Its been almost 3 years, 15,000 miles and about 50 1/4 passes and I have not had one problem! If I were to get another engine I would probably go another route, like DSS Racing, due to price but you do get what you pay for.

 

[diablopony]

I have the GT-40 5.0L M-6007-XE3 long block in my '68 and I like it a lot. It did take me a while to get everything tuned right. The E303 cam is probably better suited for EFI.

 

[mfp4073]

the gt-40 345hp motor has served me well for the last 4 years. Took a little while to get her tuned, but once there she has served well.

 

[brianj5600]

Hyper pistons and ford heads are not for me. I am a power adder fan though. Ford heads are behind what the aftermarker has available.

 

[Psydwaze]

I'm running a GT-40 5.0 long block thats been switched out Performer heads, intake, E-303, roller rockers and a Powerdyne supercharger (6psi). 74,000 miles and still going. Although I don't quite have the faith in it I used to; I'll probably drop in a DSS shortblock sometime in the next year.

 

[67GTCOUPE]

Toooooooo expensive.

Build your own for way less.

 

[BAD67FUN]

Build your own... .if you know how and have the tools.

I think the original question is more intended for a person who would rather leave that stuff to the experts. Maybe he's just trying to feel out if Fords engine program is the way to go for him. Sure, they do seem to be costing a bit more.... but how much more? Could one go to DSS or Bad Ass or CHP and get a long block assembly? Sure. It comes down to what makes you comfortable. Pay a few buck more for peace of mind. Not everyone is hooked up with people who can provide expertise at an affordable price. Turn key engine packages are attractive for their "no hassle" options.

Personally... I don't know what I'll do. I haven't met anybody local yet that I'd trust to give my engine to and build it. So I may look for turn key also.

Who knows... it's a big decision.

Toooooooo expensive.

Build your own for way less.

 

[Max Power]

Built a nice 393 for about $2500 less than FMS.

 

[D Durden]

Yeah, it's always cheaper to build . . . assuming you have about $20k in good tools (or a buddy with good tools and a fancy for free beer) . . . and a garage . . . and a 30 or 40 hours to spare . . .

To me, it's cheaper as long as I'm setting up to build 10 or 11 motors a year. A lot of us, though, build ONE motor every 5 to 10 years i.e. hardly worth tooling up for.

I had a PRO build a 409 stroker in '93. I drove it to the 30 year show in Nashville. 148k miles later with NO significant repairs, the same motor drove us to the 40th show in Nashvegas.

Could I have done it cheaper? Maybe. But I would have to have done it cheaper four or five times! LOL!

 

[Max Power]

It really doesn't take that much in tools to build yourself. I just had the machine shop assemble the crank, rods and pistions because he had to check for clearances. Only cost an extra $150. I did the rest myself. The only thing I had to borrow was a lift and engine stand, but you almost need those with a crate motor anyway.

Also, many of the crate motors come with the Fox style pan and pump, wrong timing cover, etc. There is a good chance you will have to tear into it anyway.

 

[BullittStangV8]

The timing cover is not "wrong", its the one that works with the fox body 5.0's. It can work just fine with the older models, there are just somethings that you have to do.
Mike