angelsmith00

I'm getting the engine in my '68 I6 rebuilt. Carb, fuel pump, radiator, as much as I can tell everything is pretty much getting redone along with the rebuild. The estimate is about $3500, and its being done by a local mustang mechanic.
Is there anything I should keep in mind? Anything I should do while the engine is out and being rebuilt? Anything I can add on, or anything extra I can or should get done to get alittle more power out of her? Any advice in general?

Soaring

Now would be a good time to restore the engine bay. Strip off all the old paint and put on a fresh coat. Also, if you have any rust issues in that area, now would be a good time to take care of that.

Shifty101Easy

isnt that kinda expensive for a rebuild?

Soaring

Yeah, that is more than twice what a stock rebuilt I6 should cost. Check out these prices of rebuilt I6 engines.
http://www.carestoration.com/engines/ford.html

kmikedunn

hey check out a website called Fordsix.com i think it is. its a very interesting site and they will help you out. I was going to rebuild me I6 200cuin thats in my 65 Comet. Good luck if you need anything let me know.

angelsmith00

with labor too? im not doing this myself.

BakoLuke

I bought a rebuilt I6 for $1500(longblock)

angelsmith00

But how many hours did it take you to install? $3500, is not just for the motor itself, but for all the things described in my original post, <i>and</i> installation. Or should it bee $1500 installed? That seems a little low. i did the math.... If the rebuilt engine is $1500 that laeaves $2000 for labor at eighty something and hour, and to have the radiator, carb, fuel pump, and hoses redone.

BakoLuke

it was $1500 for the long block...then it took two days to put it in...took it out saturday put it in sunday...but you have to know what your doing

Mustang Boy

ok if u want more power i recommend www.fordsix.com like was already recommended and for hipo parts i would go to www.classicinlines.com and spend wutever ur wallet will allow