In that range would it not be better to just take a core to a machine shop who will custom build an engine rather than a ‘crate’ motor turned out at a high volume engine shop? I’m planning to do a 289 to 331 stroker custom build 😜 I don’t trust the crate engines plus my 289 is original (outside of my car running a 302 now) and has my VIN on it. Even here with sky high prices 5-7 should cover it. But like many items engines and the requisite heads and parts are in short supply.
Crate Engine - 351W/408
The attached photo is the current state of my 68 FB. It is a J Code that didn't have an engine when I got it. I intend a "mild" restomod -
Wilwoods all around
17" TorqThrusts
TMI interior with full console
Dakota Digital dash
lowered 1"
PS
A/C
9" rear with 3.2 gears.
Fuel injected Holley
C-4
It will be a street cruiser, not a racer. Not interested in Elanore. That's my wonderful mother's name (Elinor).
A 347 would be fine, but my research says a 408 isn't much more $$.
Since I have to source an engine, I am thinking 351W or a stroker 408. There really aren't many choices on the web for under $10,000. I am currently thinking "BluePrint Engines" for $7600. But, there must be some source that I haven't found yet. Does anybody (everybody) have any thoughts? I'm willing to spend $7.5k+, but not willing to spend $12k.
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Wilwoods all around
17" TorqThrusts
TMI interior with full console
Dakota Digital dash
lowered 1"
PS
A/C
9" rear with 3.2 gears.
Fuel injected Holley
C-4
It will be a street cruiser, not a racer. Not interested in Elanore. That's my wonderful mother's name (Elinor).
A 347 would be fine, but my research says a 408 isn't much more $$.
Since I have to source an engine, I am thinking 351W or a stroker 408. There really aren't many choices on the web for under $10,000. I am currently thinking "BluePrint Engines" for $7600. But, there must be some source that I haven't found yet. Does anybody (everybody) have any thoughts? I'm willing to spend $7.5k+, but not willing to spend $12k.
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FYI Whoppers are still delicious! I'm in my 40's and have to watch fat and cholesterol now....but if I'm ever moving a house or dropping a motor in a car and need to eat like a race horse I'm down at B.K. if there's not Five Guy's around
I saw a dyno video for one of the big engine houses...think it was "Blueprint" and the guy was saying how this is probably one of the last OE blocks they'll be using for a build as they are now moving into production for replacement block castings due to shortages. But that was before COVID and the parts + labor shortages. I'm pretty sure and now everyone is digging for the 5.0 roller gold in junkyards again. I miss the days of being a youngin' digging elbow deep in junkyards for engine parts, not because I wanted to but because i needed to stay on the road. NOT. Ok Maybe I only miss the being young part 😊
I'd go for a coyote with newer auto trans mission with a shift kit.
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and the front subframe assembly with reinforcements from Mustangs to Fear.
Easier to access parts for the newer motors from Ford. Get it tuned to your liking or leave it as flashed from MARs.
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Gen I Mustang Coyote Swap Kit 5.0L 412-420hp 390LB-FT - MARS Auto Parts & Engine Swaps LS Swap Parts | Kits | Turnkey Pallets
Current Lead Time: 6 months We are the only supplier of completely stand-alone swap ready turnkey Coyote 5.0’s ***IF YOU WANT AN AUTOMATIC YOU MUST PURCHASE A GEN 2 or GEN 3*** This Swap Ready Turnkey pallet features a Ford Performance Coyote engine out of a 2011-2014 Mustang with less than...
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Easier to access parts for the newer motors from Ford. Get it tuned to your liking or leave it as flashed from MARs.
1967-1968 Front Subframe Assembly (Long) | MTF - Store - Mustangs to Fear
SALE! For a limited time, add IFS Components to your purchase and get a FREE upgrade to Engine Panels—a $300 value! Please call us at (877) 899-9021 to take advantage of this deal not offered online.
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Custom built long block, slightly under your price point. It would be hard to find anything this good for less money. You tell him how much power you want and he will build it accordingly.
And when you decide, order sooner than later, and be prepared to wait months for it due to supply issues. Well worth the additional cost over Blueprint, Woody builds great engines and uses top notch and proven parts.Custom built long block, slightly under your price point. It would be hard to find anything this good for less money. You tell him how much power you want and he will build it accordingly.
Rusty
Excellent. You just exceeded his budget by 1000%, and there’s nothing easier to get parts for than a SBF.I'd go for a coyote with newer auto trans mission with a shift kit.
and the front subframe assembly with reinforcements from Mustangs to Fear.Gen I Mustang Coyote Swap Kit 5.0L 412-420hp 390LB-FT - MARS Auto Parts & Engine Swaps LS Swap Parts | Kits | Turnkey Pallets
Current Lead Time: 6 months We are the only supplier of completely stand-alone swap ready turnkey Coyote 5.0’s ***IF YOU WANT AN AUTOMATIC YOU MUST PURCHASE A GEN 2 or GEN 3*** This Swap Ready Turnkey pallet features a Ford Performance Coyote engine out of a 2011-2014 Mustang with less than...
Easier to access parts for the newer motors from Ford. Get it tuned to your liking or leave it as flashed from MARs.
1967-1968 Front Subframe Assembly (Long) | MTF - Store - Mustangs to Fear
SALE! For a limited time, add IFS Components to your purchase and get a FREE upgrade to Engine Panels—a $300 value! Please call us at (877) 899-9021 to take advantage of this deal not offered online.
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