new block vs. getting old one machined
 

i figure its about 400-500 bucks to have machine shop do up the stock block... how much more would it be to buy a new one? better perhaps

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

Depends on what you want. I think you can buy a new FMS 5.0 block out of summit for about 500 plus freight.

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

at one time summit had 5.0 blocks for 300, not sure what they are now. I would definetley get a new one if it isnt much more

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

...and if you're going to go new..why get stock? If you're serious...I don't know...

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

thats what my point is, how much more for a far from stock one.... cant find any online

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

so any other ideas...........

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

sportsman blocks can handle more power I THINK... thats all i know ;)

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

a used block is better, it has already been through many heat cycles and this makes the used block stronger.

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

go to http://www.fordracingparts.com/home/...Startanimation and check out the sportsman blocks they have on here in addition to stock blocks. what you finally get will depend on the ultimate plans you have for the engine and how much you want to spend for it. your used block has been "seasoned" that's true, but that doesn't make it the best choice depending on what you want to do as far as power level and reliability goes. if you're just doing a street based rebuild, your old block would probably be a good starting point but if you want lots more power, I would consider a different block.

RE: new block vs. getting old one machined
 

well i figure i was going to just start saving my paychecks and build atleast 400rwp... first thing im buying is the block, to start with, and this one is lookin alright... http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=5031

with that block and some 185 afr heads and a good cam and every bolt on should put me around 400 eh?