Plans if your motor goes out?

[Shadow277]

No, I am not trying to say this is an unreliable platform. Things don't last forever so what would your plan be?

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[Shadow277]

People are going with rebuilds. Isn't it more expensive? Definitely time consuming due to machine shop turn around times.

 

[noshine4mine]

For roughly similar money to a crate engine you can have a engine built, Like RPG or MMR and it will have Forged internals (boost ready).

Although not a great option for someone that needs the car to get to work. If there wasnt supply chain issues it would only take 4-6. Still shorter that trying to get a whipple.

 

[Shadow277]

For roughly similar money to a crate engine you can have a engine built, Like RPG or MMR and it will have Forged internals (boost ready).

Although not a great option for someone that needs the car to get to work. If there wasnt supply chain issues it would only take 4-6. Still shorter that trying to get a whipple.

I mainly am curiously what long term owners would do. I might get a new job that has a 50 mile commute round trip for me so I am debating if I should get a beater like an old Civic Si or save the money for a crate engine and upgrade to a Tremec.

 

[Rick#7]

The inherent nature of most people who own a car like this AND frequent this forum is to modify/customize it to make it more to their personal taste.

Of course the majority of people here would choose a rebuild over other options (myself included), you can build it exactly how you want it that way, instead of taking something designed to satisfy the masses.

 

[Firsttexan]

Goes out is a pretty general term.

When these "go out" they usually take a lot of other parts with them.

If out of warranty and if it's worth it, I would rebuild it.

Otherwise I would put one of these in.

https://www.fordracingbyspeedshopdirect.com/For

d_5_2L_Aluminator_XS_Crate_Engine_p/M-6007-A52XS.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu19LnoWP-b_kloWJ3Jmm76XJlghgfQQGckcz2HOFFpeGPAG7Fxa8tVxoC_bcQAvD_BwE

 

[Nickel]

I'd suck it up and pay for a new Gen 3 crate engine and find a slightly used GT350 Tremec.

 

[WildHorse]

Supped up version of this:
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9000-MACHE

 

[PaddyPrix]

I've built my car from the junkyard, so that's where I'd go first. Would love to stick a 351W in, toss a few turbos on low boost, and if I couldn't find a 351w, then I'd grab a 3.5 Ecoboost. Those weight savings from the nose would make the LS swap clan reconsider their life choices.

 

[ice445]

Aluminator crate

 

[MyStang]

I would have to consider a 7.3 swap for the old school pushrod big cam sound.

 

[Jackson1320]

When my engine started knocking I purchased a new block and built it the way I wanted but it was not my only car so I had time. After installing the new engine I repaired the damaged engine and sold it. Most of the time these engines are fixable,like a ringland failure. You can fix this very cheap if you want. If the engine can not be repaired for a reasonable amount. I would just order a new shortblock for under 2k and throw it in

 

[Shadow277]

The inherent nature of most people who own a car like this AND frequent this forum is to modify/customize it to make it more to their personal taste.

Of course the majority of people here would choose a rebuild over other options (myself included), you can build it exactly how you want it that way, instead of taking something designed to satisfy the masses.

Doesn't the block eventually wear out too? I have been told by a mechanic I really respect that buying a crate engine is a cheaper route than rebuild. I suppose buy a new Coyote? If Ford still produces them...

 

[S5506g]

Depending on what happened to the engine I would pull it myself and tear it down. Take the block and heads to have it cleaned and honed. Heads shaved, regrind and a valve kit put in. Rebuild the block myself using upgraded internals put it back together and set it in.

I have a truck to drive so time wouldn't be a factor and I would save thousands.

 

[Bluelightning]

I mainly am curiously what long term owners would do. I might get a new job that has a 50 mile commute round trip for me so I am debating if I should get a beater like an old Civic Si or save the money for a crate engine and upgrade to a Tremec.

Always have a good beater for the commute. Saves wear and tear on the mustang, and you have reliable transportation when you break something.

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