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Topic: Question for Motor Building experience
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Scottie
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Just wondering from those of you who have built/installed a motor in your own garage... How was it?
I have minimal experience: done heads/cam/intake, fuel pump, brake system, clutch.
For a first time motor replacement what's your advice? Better to have someone put together a custom setup and drop it in yourself?
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Posts: 88 | From: Chico & Dublin | Registered: Oct 2003
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wilit
Mustang Messiah
Member # 3367
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I've done a 351 into an '88 full-size Bronco. Building the motor is easy. Dropping it in is another story.
Must have tools for installing a motor:
1. A buddy. An extra set of hands saves a ton of time and frustration
2. An engine hoist.
3. A good floor jack, possibly 2.
4. Jack stands.
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"If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Posts: 4793 | From: 37.78514° North 122.40100° West | Registered: Oct 2003
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nasty93
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installed yourself would save lots of cash...take your time and do it youself
Posts: 464 | From: windsor ,ca | Registered: Feb 2009
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JohnB
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Member # 969
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Time and patience...you gotta have alot of these. If it's your first one, expect to take 3-4x's as long as a experienced person. As stated, doing the install yourself can save $...just make sure you get it right the first time.
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2012 F150 Raptor
2020 GT500
Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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166 Merlo
FELONY
MOTORSPORTS
Member # 1549
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its only nuts and bolts ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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'70 - Drop Cutthang
'68 - Cougnut
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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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F.or O.nly R.eal D.rivers
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quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
its only nuts and bolts
+1
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R.I.P MATT "4-Speed King"
Posts: 179 | From: RICHMOND,CA | Registered: Feb 2009
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JohnB
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Member # 969
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BIG difference between assembling a engine and building one. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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1965 Shelby Cobra
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2012 F150 Raptor
2020 GT500
Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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2stangs69-91
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I could not tell you how many times I have had to fix first time engine builders problems. Take your time do not get in over your head. good luck.
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69 Mustang on hold
1991 LX hatch getting a make over
1994 F150 4X4 351
2006 Yamaha V-max 1200 Modded
Posts: 3711 | From: Redding | Registered: Oct 2002
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warhorse58gt
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Member # 7702
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quote:
Originally posted by Scottie:
Just wondering from those of you who have built/installed a motor in your own garage... How was it?
I have minimal experience: done heads/cam/intake, fuel pump, brake system, clutch.
For a first time motor replacement what's your advice? Better to have someone put together a custom setup and drop it in yourself?
i'd say buy a shortblock then install it yourself..will save you time and gray hair worring if you tq something right....that being said, i have built and installed lots of motors in my garage.. just like everyone else said take your time and just tripe check everything. and you should be fine..
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With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.
83gt 354ci sbf 9.40 @ 143
77 cobra 2 171ci 97hp of pure fury!
Posts: 4200 | From: 209 | Registered: Jun 2007
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strokingmyfords
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try to find a friend that nows how and have him show you how to do it right the first time.its good to have good friends even if some how thear car is still faster ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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94 cobra mustang 347 stroker 10.90 @ 124 1.48 60ft in redding
01 7.3 powerstroke 30#psi stock turbo
90 mustang gt wife's
Posts: 173 | From: redding\sac | Registered: Feb 2009
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whitelx91
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quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
BIG difference between assembling a engine and building one.
Big difference.....+1
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SuistangS
Posts: 380 | From: Sacramento Ca. | Registered: Apr 2008
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