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[67ruststang390]

ok so i am fixing up a 1967 I6 auto mustang... i have narrowed the engine i want to put in it to a 302 or a 351W
i would like to know how much a new engine would cost and where would i look into buying, where is the best place, is there a place i could buy good used parts...
a good online store would be good but i live in springfield VA

 

[Oldbutspry]

Nobody can give you any useful info until you say what you are trying to end up with. You want to drag race or just a ho-hum motor for commuting? Sounds like you'll probably need another transmission, rear-end, radiator, springs, exhaust work, etc. All that stuff adds up. If you buy a new motor then you probably want to replace the water pump, fuel pump, starter, carb, intake, motor mounts, etc. Then the motor itself could be a lousy $1000 Autozone special or an $7000 go-getter. And you might want to get some stuff for your trans. The trans I just got from a friend didn't come with clutch kit, bellhousing, cable, or motor plate. I'm very well aware of all this because I'm buying all this stuff right now and have been a little surprised at some of the costs I had forgotten to figure in.

Mustang Steve is a great resource:
http://www.mustangsteve.com/351W_Parts.html