Dull_Machete

okay... Ive been reading everything on this site about crate or rebuild posts...

I talked to 2 different machine performance shops and they both quoted me 6000 for a engine build and 2000 for labor. What i cant decide is should i get the GT40 crate motor or figure out somthing else. everyone seems to say crate is a waste of money and that i can get a better motor for cheaper.

I have 6000 bucks for a new motor that i would like to be my daily driver (90' LX vert) and i have no idea what to buy. i got a 4000 dollar budget and my mechanic said i pick the parts and he will install them for 2000. please help me out!

redmustang83596

Buy a D.S.S. Long block and swap the motors. You can get a long block for around $5000. Shouldnt be $2000 to swap a engine, if it is find a new mechanic. www.dssracing.com

georgiaguy246

do not get a crate motor. over priced. and if you have the time build it your self, unless you need it soon. otherwise to it your self and learn a thing or two, and you'll be pleased. heck, stick a 351w in that bad boy! or turbo it or something. with 6k you can do a bunch of stuff. good luck on deciding!

georgiaguy246

sorry for the double post, but just to clarify when i say crate motor don't buy one thats all the way put together, like one from ford or something. you can build something better with the money.

LCBlackDep183

simple... first take it all out in 1000's... Place in padded ups envelope with a stack of notebook paper... Write my address on the top... put it in the mail

Dull_Machete

okay so... i say i get a bullet block and a trick flow kit.... what else will i need besides throttle body, maf, and fuel system?

philthy89fifty

put it in a high interest cd account.

Glasersil

Strippers and Boos!

ruger311

glasersil,, +1 on the strippers and boos!!

stangman94

sit bak and think about spending all that money for a month then if you still want to spend it then do it.