derek5451

Hey all, so a few months back I unfortunately got a rod knock in my 2002 Mustang GT at around a little less than 125k (speedometer reads 10mph high). My only real goal is to just replace the engine as I don't have the budget to swap out for something better or fix the rod knock itself.
1. Has anyone had experience with getting a used or remanufactured motor? Is it too risky getting a used motor? Or should I just cough up the extra money for insurance with it being remanufactured.

2. Also, has anyone here ever went through MPS Auto Salvage for motors? They seem like they have a fair price, and they are currently who I think I will go to for the motor.

I appreciate any responses. I really just want to get this damn car running again.

Longtermmustang

Sadly I don't have any really advice on this but I'm going to keep an eye on this thread as I want to do a swap down the road.

However, I can tell you the pricing I got from a couple places I inquired with. A garage quoted me about $1k from a salvage yard for an engine with 50-100k. It'd be salvaged but they were going to inspect it to make sure it was good before installing. Not sure what the "inspection" entailed though. Plus $1000 for install and a short warranty.

A private mechanic quoted me ~500 for a salvage engine (no idea about how many miles) or $1500 for a rebuilt engine plus $500 for install but no real enforceable warranty.

I feel like $500 is pricey for a common salvaged engine like ours from what I've heard but maybe the other pricing I've read about assumes your pulling it out yourself?

I wish I had the time, tools, technical acumen, and friends to do a swap myself but alas, I do not. Otherwise I'm sure that's a fair deal cheaper.

Z28KLR

$500 - $1000 is the common range for a used 4.6.

Longtermmustang

Is it? Wow for i always thought they'd be a little cheaper because of how common they are.

WhiteFoxGT

You can source a motor from a few other ford vehicles and not have to pay the mustang premium. It’s the same longblock in most cars and trucks. Just have to swap oil pan and manifolds. I priced a used mustang motor at 800$ and a 02 crown Vic motor for 350$. Same exact engine like stated above just swapped intake valve covers exhaust and oil pan. I’ve got one motor for 350$ and another one for 200$. The 200$ one is high miles and still lives at low boost on my turbo mustang lol

dawson1112

Are you sure its a rod knock? Maybe the timing chain guids just broke and the chain is making noise.