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Topic: is $2k enough for engine rebuild?
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65mustang
Gearhead Posts: 138
From: Stockton,CA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-11-2002 03:12 PM
   
i have just been givin $2,000 to use on my car and i want to spend it very wisely. Basically the engine is the biggest problem because it was rebuilt about 5 years ago and to tell the truth, it kinda sucks. anyway, i was wondering if it would be possible to rebuild my motor very good with $2k. i know i cant buy a crate motor so im figuring a rebuild would be the way to go. i want my motor to be strong. not necessarily super fast but i want it to be able to handle my power steering and eventually a/c without it overheating. and i do want a cam, bored pistons, etc.. can anyone please tell me if this is reasonable with 2K. and if so, what kind of reccomendations would you give? i have a 289 w /ps and c4 with 3.80's in the rear and posi.
i want it as fast as i can get it and very reliable. (not gas mileage wise).
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66 fastback 289 C4 w/shiftkit and B&M Pro Stick shifter holley 600 carb edlebrock performer 289 intake, pertronix elec. ignition, 3.80 w/ posi under rider traction bars and front anti sway bar american racing torque thrust D wheels
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 453
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-11-2002 04:38 PM
I think you could do it for 2K.
You need to define your goals a little more.
What is your planned RPM range? Vacuum at idle requirements?
You may even be able to put a set of Windsor Jr heads on it in the process.
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Rustang
Gearhead Posts: 284
From: Dubois PA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-11-2002 06:15 PM
I had about $2200.00 in my 351W in my '67. Of course that was 1988 dollars, I did alot of the work and assembly myself and I did find a few deals here and there. ------------------
'68 mustang 351 clevor- 10.92@124
'67 Stang, 351W -11.18@118
'69 351C Torino-14.90@100
'78 Pickup 351W-15.56@88
'79 Pickup 460 ET=??
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 267
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-11-2002 11:25 PM
I'd buy my crank, cam, valve train, timing chain, bearings etc. all new. You may be able to save some money buying some aftermarket used heads, intake and block however. Just a thought. ------------------
Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
"Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and then "
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 5200
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-12-2002 08:00 PM
How about for a 351w,would $2000 get me there.  SCOOP ------------------
2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4359
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-12-2002 08:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
How about for a 351w,would $2000 get me there. SCOOP
About $3000 with some e-brock alum heads & a solid cam and roller rockers on top of a normal short block rebuild. Then you'll be running 12s. SteveW
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 5200
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-12-2002 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
About $3000 with some e-brock alum heads & a solid cam and roller rockers on top of a normal short block rebuild. Then you'll be running 12s. SteveW
I'm trying to do it this winter.I hope too at least. Ron
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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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