Yeah,the accesories rob 75 HPMark89coupe said:Isnt the engine with the 300hp for $18xx the same as stock? Isnt a Mustang 225 hp from the factory with the accesories on the engine?
95.0mark said:im thinking of doing the same thing. crate engine or build,i dont know.
mine curantly has 124k on it. uses no oil but what are signs of wearing out then?
Paul Perreca said:This is the motor i was thinking about buying, does anyone know of central coast mustang?
http://shop.centralcoastmustang.net/osb/itemdetails.cfm?ID=33
I think this is a good ass deal - i can afford 2100 dollars by the end of the summer, and than over the winter ill be able to put the motor in lol ID LOVE life if this was the case lol - i just wanna have that motor so i can sleep next to it lol
Paul Perreca
DMAN302 said:You had better budget for at least another 10-20% or more over the motor cost on items that your going to need to complete the job. I would feel much safer buying a used block from a salvage yard and having a local builder put it together. Your going to pay people you have no connection to some decent $$. So IF she pops when you start it (yes it can and does happen) you have to pull the damn thing and send it back for evaluation. After that you MAY recoupe your $$..may. With a salvage motor rebuild..the block is well seasoned and you have someone local to help if all goes bad. Don't forget MOST often the "new" block from these engine suppliers are using used blocks..so your NEW engine as you indicated is actually USED.
Paul Perreca said:i think id rather have a new motor than a machined one
Well,if dont have alot of knowledge on these motors there is a "ton" of reading you can do and try a combination that mite come out to the same price..These crate motors are the cheapest Ive seen anywhere!!And they are already proven combo's!! Again,the key with these crate motors are the priceNKau said:Very solid advice here IMO. And on top of that, you could sell the running engine out of your car for a good $350+ to a buyer that can hear it run, and run a few basic tests on it while it's in the car and running, or just keep it as a spare.
A machined and rebuilt engine is all you are getting from any place selling crate engines, so why not build something better yourself for less money? You are in a great situation because your engine is still running; you have time to do some research on parts, and take your time putting together an engine if that's the route you decide to choose. You say your current engine is strong down low, and runs out of steam on the top end..........that's what stockers do,they have intakes/heads that are restrictive above 5,000 rpm. You're engine isn't 'tired' until you have poor compression, blow-by, low oil pressure, etc.
Actually he did say to get a used block from a salvage yard and build it from there..Then sell his old one when he put the rebuilt one back inkj2833 said:you guys seem to have ignored the thing he said earlier about not wanting the car to be not running. sounds like it may be his only car, and he's looking to have it installed as quick as possible. Otherwise yes, i would rebuild it for cheaper. He may not have the option for any additional down time.
willys1 said:Actually he did say to get a used block from a salvage yard and build it from there..Then sell his old one when he put the rebuilt one back in
Paul Perreca said:i dunno, i think i may even keep my motor on the side, and after i get the new motor, build that motor and learn on it -
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