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Posted by comptechgsr (Member # 2214) on :
 
if any of y'all have replaced ur 5.0 engine (for a stock 5.0 unit/t5) where have you gotten your motors?
also, if u didnt go DIY, where did you get it installed?

any shops carry/specialize in their own motors? or at least can order and install some engines for you?

thanks

newbie 5.0er
 
Posted by ONELOWSPLITBUMPRLX (Member # 2067) on :
 
call bayshore engine in san francisco. ask for dave. 415-647-9575...mild to wild... engine only or install what ever you chose.....
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
Depends on wheter you are buying new or used.you can have yours rebuilt or you can buy a new longblock and use your existing accesories.if you need it installed call me at 408-420-3003
 
Posted by comptechgsr (Member # 2214) on :
 
what's the going rate for a "new 5.0" etc...
just engine price--

also, what are some good "motor" alternatives...
the car im looking at has a semi-stock 5.0 engine with ~150,000 miles. im not so sure about the reliability, but just wanna make sure i have a place to go to in case the motor does fall apart

and

~avg. price of a rebuild etc.

if anything, i'm down to pay etc/get an instructional on how to install the engine etc...
 
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on :
 
With 150k, OTHER things BESIDES the engine are surely going to need to be replaced, repaired, or rebuilt.

I advise looking for a STOCK(or near stock), LOW MILEAGE 5.0

Typical things that tend to go bad on 5.0s:
Fan/Fan Clutch
Heater Core
Rear End
Ashtray Door
Oil Leaks
 
Posted by ThuGLiFe (Member # 1852) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
With 150k, OTHER things BESIDES the engine are surely going to need to be replaced, repaired, or rebuilt.

I advise looking for a STOCK(or near stock), LOW MILEAGE 5.0

Typical things that tend to go bad on 5.0s:
Fan/Fan Clutch
Heater Core
Rear End
Ashtray Door
Oil Leaks
None of that happened to fail YEtat 123k But had major issues with water pump & PS Pump [Mad]
 
Posted by 5project stang0 (Member # 2082) on :
 
auto tech in pleasanton. VERY GOOD, EFFICIANT, and quality work. good price also, the number is (925)426 5326 and they are off of stanley boulevard. I highly recomend them. [patriot]
 
Posted by 5project stang0 (Member # 2082) on :
 
i got my brand new short block for 1k
 
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by ThuGLiFe:
quote:
Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
With 150k, OTHER things BESIDES the engine are surely going to need to be replaced, repaired, or rebuilt.

I advise looking for a STOCK(or near stock), LOW MILEAGE 5.0

Typical things that tend to go bad on 5.0s:
Fan/Fan Clutch
Heater Core
Rear End
Ashtray Door
Oil Leaks
None of that happened to fail YEtat 123k But had major issues with water pump & PS Pump [Mad]
I had problems with both of those on my last 5.0, but I didn't know if they were in general or just on mine.

My water pump was leaking, which in turn messed up the radiator or something so it was leaking coolant, also my steering rack was going bad, it kept popping when I turned the wheel.

And that was on an 80k mile car.
 
Posted by 99gt-UJSTLST (Member # 584) on :
 
done a few installs on 4.6 and 5.0 well i think I have done more 4.6 install then most people on here especially my own LOL

any ways we could just freshen up the block or you could buy a used or new block

installing well i can handle that you can be present to learn or you could just drop every thing off on friday and come monday it will be runing [Big Grin]
 
Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
For the engine itself check out www.badasscars.com he is pretty reasonable and can work with you to figure out what you need.
 
Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
Jeez..I want to replace my old tired 5.0 out of my cobra, but with the current economy and the BIG possibility that I will be getting married in the next 1.5 years kind of negates that. I would say just freshen up the block you currently have. First thing is first...get a compression check and make sure the thing is tuned up (fuel pumps/filters are sketchy at that mileage) and when you think about it, a lot of people blow their motors just because the fuel system is not up to par and it hurts the motor. So that makes it pretty important to keep that motor alive.

I've seen 250k blown 5.0 motors running with no problems...it is all in the maintenance and tuning...

Good luck...
Phil

[ December 20, 2002, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
 




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