Options for engine replacement

[Cruzin50]

So the worst case scenario happened. I have a knock on my 2019 GT. It's not official, but it's obvious. My car sounds like a diesel engine right now. It came out of no where too. I drove and got gas. Did a partial pull leaving the gas station. Accelerated aggressively through 2nd and halfway through 3rd. Drove to Lowes and turned the car off. I came out and when I tried starting it, it was cranking slowly and wouldnt turn over. I assumed it was the battery so I actually replaced the battery and it turned over but immediately began knocking. The low oil pressure warning came on as well and it now won't even turn over.

I am fully anticipating any warranty claim will be denied. The car is modified with a tune, headers, and intake. It has 31k miles so the car is still under warranty if it was stock hahaha.

A crate gen3 engine looks to be around 10k from my research, plus install I'm assuming I'm looking at around 15k.

Is it possible to get this engine rebuilt? I'm not too familiar with how that works and the costs associated with that. Would that be a cheaper option than a full engine replacement?

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[Cobra Jet]

If you’re not able to do a brand new Ford crate Coyote, hit up Parts Farm, LKQ, or local salvage yards and get a used low mile Coyote (of the same Gen as yours).

You don’t want a “junk yard”, you want to deal with a reputable salvage yard that does “recycling”. Usually these yards will have the documented VIN, they test the engine before it’s pulled, the engine is steamed clean, they document the miles AND in many instances the engine is complete from upper intake to oil pan, along with front end accessories and maybe some wiring harnesses. These type of facilities will also offer a warranty or guarantee for either X-months, a year and mileage (whichever comes first) from the date of purchase.

If you have a Ford Dealership do an install as such, yes, labor will be exorbitant - regardless if used or new. Source out reputable shops with reviews before deciding on just any shop to do the work.

As far as the rebuild. If the block itself is damaged internally, it’s a junk block. If the cylinders were not damaged and the block isn’t cracked, there’s a possibility it could be rebuilt. It really depends on what let loose inside.

Before you put in another engine, I’d seriously review any logs you have to determine what caused your failure - otherwise your “tune” can fail you again…. It sounds like your tune is partly to blame.

 

[2morrow]

5.2 XS baby.

Just kidding. Sorry to hear that OP.

Ive had friends rebuild theirs at RPG out her in CA but that’s a timely and costly situation. Especially the shortage of parts like cam phasers.

Good luck man

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

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we can rebuild your motor provided we would need to get it here to tear down and inspect it but, we can get you squared away!

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