Crate engine or rebuild???

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02-06-2010, 07:57 AM

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joes90gt

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Originally Posted by 19stang88

any plans on what you are going to do with the spare engine?

Can't say I have any immediate plans for the orig. engine. I probably will put it on craigslist since my garage is pretty small and I'm really don't have the room for it.

02-06-2010, 09:53 AM

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CBurn

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Well, I just ordered my 306 Ford Racing crate engine....After doing the math I just dont think it's worth the frustration of hold-ups, let-downs, surprises, etc. to rebuild.

Let's face it....no way in HELL that I could take my 168K mile engine and just re-ring and slap on some new gaskets for $500-600 like was mentioned in an earlier reply (LOL)

Besides, I don't see how I could build an engine with alum heads/ 340 hp for $3,249....

My engine should be here by the end of the month (feb). So now the wait begins......at least in the meantime I can rebuild my T5!

I think that was a smart thing to do, especially since its your dd. Just think of the headaches of a re-build. ouy yuy youy. Now you can get rid of the gt40ps for a little extra mulah.

02-06-2010, 10:07 AM

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mustangsneverdie

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Besides, I don't see how I could build an engine with alum heads/ 340 hp for $3,249....

you do thats @ the flywheel don't you?

02-06-2010, 02:17 PM

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joes90gt

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you do thats @ the flywheel don't you?

No ****, Sherlock! LOL

02-10-2010, 02:58 PM

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jdmodica

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How is the engine working out for you?

02-10-2010, 07:41 PM

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19stang88

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Originally Posted by joes90gt

Can't say I have any immediate plans for the orig. engine. I probably will put it on craigslist since my garage is pretty small and I'm really don't have the room for it.

well if you decide to sell the engine on e-bay or if your comfortable selling it to someone on the west coast ( like me) let me know

02-11-2010, 08:15 PM

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joes90gt

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Originally Posted by jdmodica

How is the engine working out for you?

The engine wont be delivered until the end of the month (feb) so I'm just waiting for it to get here.....BUT I plan to rebuild the T5, install KK clutch, and 3.55 gears while I have the engine out for the swap.

I almost forgot to mention....CJ's had a 10% off sale so I ended up getting the engine for $2925 with free delivery!.....Now I know I made the right choice!