Where to buy a 289/302 Dependable Long Block Engine
09-07-2008, 02:14 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California
Posts: 12
Where to buy a 289/302 Dependable Long Block Engine
Hello,
I have a 1966 Mustang that currently has a stock 289 engine that needs to be rebuilt. I have estimates of getting it rebuilt and it seems to be cheaper to buy a newly rebuilt stock long block engine. Some place on the web sell them for $1,100 and give you a great warranty. I was wondering if anyone has purchased an engine and knows where the best place to buy one is. I want a dependable engine, not look for anything extravagant. I prefer not to buy an engine from a private seller because the one I have in my mustang now is my second engine that the guy i bought it from claimed it was a good engine (lost $500, ohhh well!). I appreciate all suggestions!
I have a 1966 Mustang that currently has a stock 289 engine that needs to be rebuilt. I have estimates of getting it rebuilt and it seems to be cheaper to buy a newly rebuilt stock long block engine. Some place on the web sell them for $1,100 and give you a great warranty. I was wondering if anyone has purchased an engine and knows where the best place to buy one is. I want a dependable engine, not look for anything extravagant. I prefer not to buy an engine from a private seller because the one I have in my mustang now is my second engine that the guy i bought it from claimed it was a good engine (lost $500, ohhh well!). I appreciate all suggestions!
09-08-2008, 02:26 PM
#2
1st Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 75
Good Reliable Engine
Blueprint 5.0 Roller Motor from Jegs (much more power than stock 289) = $1600
.... and if you want to have a little more fun ($800 for everything you'd need),
throw in a Comp Cams 281HR
Or do like I did and find a good/reputable local place and get a 400 HP long block
built for "close to" the same amount ...
Download the Comp Cams calculator software ... it's fun to look at the possibilities !
.... and if you want to have a little more fun ($800 for everything you'd need),
throw in a Comp Cams 281HR
Or do like I did and find a good/reputable local place and get a 400 HP long block
built for "close to" the same amount ...
Download the Comp Cams calculator software ... it's fun to look at the possibilities !
09-08-2008, 06:28 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California
Posts: 12
Power Source Engines
Found a place,
http://www.psengines.com/
Power Source. They sell rebuilt 302 engines for around $1,200! They have a 3 year 100K mile warranty and will even cover labor if anything goes bad.
http://www.psengines.com/
Power Source. They sell rebuilt 302 engines for around $1,200! They have a 3 year 100K mile warranty and will even cover labor if anything goes bad.
09-08-2008, 07:50 PM
#7
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Location: Socal
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09-08-2008, 09:28 PM
#8
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 2
I got mine from Rhino, delivered to my door for around 1100.00 IIRC. They even date coded it for me so they must have a huge inventory of cores. Same warranty as Jegs and the others. Bought it 3 years ago and its still running perfect. Hope this helps!
Jay
Jay
