tec2112

I'm going to be keeping my eyes open for a good base 5.0 to work with. If you had to go out to a 'yard tomorrow to pick one up, what would your #1 choice be?

Thanks!

jakeachy

watch out for convertibles, they are just trash if theyre in a yard, go with a hatch.
LOOK FOR FLOORPAN AND TRUNK ROT. i cant stress that enough

rocketrotary

+1, or a coupe. Check for rust behind the driver's windows too. Make sure it isn't eaten through, because that's no fun.

98MustangGT46

Are you talking about a whole car or just the motor.

tec2112

Sorry about that...I should've specified. I'm referring to a good 5.0 motor. Which was the best off-the-production-line 5.0? I don't imagine I'll find any cobras or anything like that. I thought I read somewhere that the late '90's Explorers were good 5.0's because of the GT40 components. Is that true?

my77stang

yes, yes it is

98MustangGT46

i agree

tinman

I would look for a Lincoln, Mercury or even a Crown Victoria.
Same basic motor and you probably want to go 'H/C/I/' anyway.
My thinking is that there isn't as much demand for those engines and you may get one a little cheaper.
Also, Peeps with Lincolns and the bigger cars are usually those peeps that take care of there cars a little better like changing oil etc so the wear may not be as great......

SPE926

crown vics, thunderbirds, cougars, and mark vii's because they are usually beat on less than mustangs and its basically the same shortblock.

MaximumMustang

you have to remember only the 5.0's came with forged pistons and it wuz only the 1987-1989 models after that it was hyperpuetenic however thats spelled!