5.0 H.O. Worth it?

[97SuperSixx]

Ok so i have the opportunity to pick up a 5.0 h.o. For 550 complete intake to pan including the harness. Ive read that the h.o's are harder to find complete. I drove the car and it ran great. (Floors and shock towers were rotted). But is it worth 550? Also its from a 88 gt

 

[rz5.0]

Stock no. There is 5.0 every where. Ford stuck them In everything. F150 mustang explorer crown vic so on.

 

[CC'S95GT]

I think he's asking about the HO specifically. not that it's much different than a non HO engine.

 

[97SuperSixx]

Yea its a 5.0 h.o. I know 5.0 are everywhere but ive seen people say the h.o are better in ways and that theyre harder to come across

 

[rz5.0]

There still every where.

 

[Orange 94]

The 5.0 are in everything.

As for is that 5.0 setup worth it, I think so. Especially you're getting everything including the harness. Its even nicer that you were able to drive it and see how it runs too.

 

[rz5.0]

Are you wanting to swap out into something. .

 

[97SuperSixx]

Yea i wanna put it in my 97. I already have the t-5 with it. I was originally gonna get the whole car till i saw the rot. Plus i wanted a sn95 cobra ( but due to funds a swapped v6 will do lol)

 

[ttocs]

I have one I am trying to sell from a 94 gt that I am told I can't get more the $150 for the whole motor for. Would love to find someone that would pay 550.

 

[rz5.0]

Your better of getting with Scott and buying all the parts for the swap.. the fox swap parts are going to be more work to make work in the 1997..

 

[97SuperSixx]

Ok well how much are u lookin to get and where are u located. And as far as willing to pay 550 i was only askin if its worth it lol.

 

[RichV]

Dude, look at ebay for harnesses. ECU and engine harnesses are big dollaz. If it comes with it and they are in good shape, you ca probably make a few bux if you can get it under $500.

 

[ttocs]

I am in southern Indiana. I can get the hrns/ecu/CCRM/what ever you want electronically out of my parts car now. its a 95 GT auto hard top.

 

[Quarter Horse]

HUH!?!? I'm SORRY Guy's...... I know I am a Newbie when it comes to Mustangs & Fords.... BUTT are you all really saying a 5.0 "Complete", good running engine is NOT worth $550.00?? :shocked:
If this is correct I am TRULY SHOCKED!!!!! Guess I need to spend more time on Craigs List so I can pick up a Spare engine and start building it on the Side..... This way I have no Down time?

 

[RichV]

Depends on how 'complete' it is.

$300-500 is typical for a 5.0HO depending on what comes with it. If it's with harnesses and ECU, prolly closer to a grand out here anyway.

 

[rz5.0]

You can go to the junk yard as nd grt them cheap.. i would maybe pay 500 for one out off an explorer or mountanier with gt40/p stuff. . Other than that no..I got my rebuilt short block for 300.

 

[rz5.0]

The harness from another car that's not a from a sn useless if your looking to swap into a sn..

 

[Quarter Horse]

Depends on how 'complete' it is.

$300-500 is typical for a 5.0HO depending on what comes with it. If it's with harnesses and ECU, prolly closer to a grand out here anyway.

You can go to the junk yard as nd grt them cheap.. i would maybe pay 500 for one out off an explorer or mountanier with gt40/p stuff. . Other than that no..I got my rebuilt short block for 300.

Wow... That's just crazy to me. I need to start huntin so I can Build a REAL Motor!!! :grin:

 

[bailey_57]

I think $550 sounds like a decent price to me. I'd stay away from the fox stuff if you are putting it into an SN. As previously stated harness, ECU are different. Don't forget about the pulley setup too. Good luck.

 

[ttocs]

I was shocked to find out this week as well. My parts car has a clean title and the motor runs great so I asked here what I would be able to get for it and was told $3-400 depending. I asked $350 and was nearly laughed at, one person offering $80 and the other $150 with them both saying they can get a motor cheap for under $200 easy. Now what is funny there though is the accessory brackets, accessories and pullies on ebay get $3-400 so I am not sure if when they say motor if they mean he block with out accessories or the who darn thing?