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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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my 99 mustang gt vert has 185000 miles on it so im not sure how much longer the engine will last. when the time comes i want to have a new engine and components picked out so that there is the least amount of down time because its my daily driver and i need a car. my question is what should i go with? i dont want to spend more than $3-4000 on the engine because i think installation will cost about $1000 atleast... so around $5000 total for new engine and install. what would be the best route to take? i do not ever plan on going over 375-400 hp at most if that makes a difference.

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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Get the MMR Street Mod short block. It handles up to 600whp and only costs $2249....forged rods and pistons
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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i say get some kinda 4v
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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I got my whole engine done including labor for $3000. Just hit me up if you want the website.
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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I say if you're not loosing oil, not smoking and if the engines not making weird noises go with the old saying; "If it ain't broke don't fix it"......
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by boduke0220
i say get some kinda 4v
for what? Nothing wrong with the 2v....????....new trick flow 2v heads flow more cfm than a 4v and he wouldnt have to change the wiring harness, computer, and everything else to do that
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Soldier GT
I say if you're not loosing oil, not smoking and if the engines not making weird noises go with the old saying; "If it ain't broke don't fix it"......
as i said, im not doing anything until it dies, but i want to be prepared...
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Frostbitten
Get the MMR Street Mod short block. It handles up to 600whp and only costs $2249....forged rods and pistons
what all would i have to get in order to use this engine? would i use other components from my current engine? they have a website?
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not sure if it makes a difference but my car is an automatic but i might consider a manual swap if its not too expensive...
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Originally Posted by liljojo4711
what all would i have to get in order to use this engine? would i use other components from my current engine? they have a website?
www.modularmustangracing.com



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