cruisin5268d

I'm well aware of this. I figured "as a general rule" would sum things up and save me from explaining wavelengths, sine waves, frequencies, and the such - and I figured people would realize that I was not implying one should have a 10 foot mast on their car.

cruisin5268d

What about them? Many cars have the windshield antenna such as that. The Crown Vic has gone back and forth with that style for years.

a 20 foot tall antenna would not be practical for vehicles and not all radio wavelengths need someone that long.

tradosaurus

The point I am making is that the 8" shorty antenna I have on two different mustangs has not affected radio reception.

I would be that most people rarely listen to their radio anyway.

tradosaurus

What is your total investment at this point (including the $300)?

austinkli

About $2,500 thus far, I'm sure more to come.

tradosaurus

What about foregoing the $300 additional cost and just apply that to a good used engine? That would put you about about $3,500 total investment which is still an outstanding deal.

What other issues do you anticipate?

austinkli

Well, a new motor would def put me a bit above $3,500 total investment after I pay somebody to put it in. That motor seems to run between $1,100 and $1,500 around here. Then labor to put it in because I do not have that kind of time on my hands right now, nor do I have all the tools for that at this current time. So it'd probably put me closer to the $4,200 - $4,500 mark which is still not a bad price, but unfortunately it's more than I have to spend right now.

Other issues I anticipate are these possibilities:

Water pump
Thermostat housing
Possible transmission issues, which we will learn more about when the motor comes out of the car.

JimC

Since they already have to pull the engine you have half the work done already. I still think you will be money ahead just having them put a used one in. Rebuilding the 4.0 isn't worth it when you price out the $1,000 for a used one compared to what it will cost for them to tear this one down, get the parts, and rebuild it.


Have you checked your area on car-part.com for an engine?

pascal

OP, replace that mill...

JimC is right.
You're being charged for removing this one already so why being cheap at this point?
Also, the aftermarket aluminum thermostat housing is a nice and permanent upgrade for $140 or so.
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-0l...is-thread.html

No matter how good of a used engine you'll find, the OEM plastic housing is simply junk therefore, you're looking at a short term need of replacement...

99GTvert

At this point though how about a 3.7 and transmission from a wrecker?