Is this a good short block?

[gnx547]

I need a short block and wondering if this is a good short block? I do not have $$ for a expensive block. I will be reusing my Edlebrock heads, comp cam, cobra intake and an S-trim with 6lbs. Has anyone here bought or used this short block before?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-6009E/79-95-Economy-50L-Mustang-Short-Block

 

[rz5.0]

For grand you can have your block rebuilt and some change left over..

 

[Musturd]

Find something with forged pistons and I'd be running 10lbs

 

[RichV]

When I fried my shortblock I got lucky on CL and picked up a new Ford Racing crate motor for $650, it was still in the plastic. Keep an eye out there. These LRS economy motors were about $750 a year ago, seem to have gone up by quite a bit.

Definitely some options in the $1000 range, if you have it built local, just make sure they are a reputable shop and the turnaround time is good. A lot of performance shops take FOREVER to get your stuff back, which amazes me. I've talked to guys waiting for 6+ months for stuff.

 

[gnx547]

For grand you can have your block rebuilt and some change left over..

If I had my block rebuilt it will be more than a grand. Parts will be about $500, Machine work about $500 and Labor about $500.. It will be more than $1000.

 

[BigBore96]

Are you going to be installing the shortblock yourself?

Don't forget to factor in everything else you have to replace with the motor. Like gaskets/fluids/etc.

 

[rz5.0]

I got my short block for 350! Don't understand why it would be so much!..

 

[RichV]

^ That sounds extremely cheap! You must have gotten a buddy deal because a master rebuild kit from Northern is almost $600. http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=11028 That's just the parts, cleaning and machining will run $500 easy.

What all did they do for $350?

 

[shorty]

im trying to get a hold of a very good friend of mine (don't think he is up yet)
but he paid 399 for a shortblock from some engine place in kentucky, has been running it for 3 years now. He is pushing around 340 whp through this motor. even sprays it sometimes with a dry shot.
soon as i find out who the company was ill post it

 

[rz5.0]

I have no idea. That's the price the machine shop sold all the short blocks.. 5.0 anyways pick it up drop of your old one.. It's went up since then It's like 500 now..

 

[gnx547]

Are you going to be installing the shortblock yourself?

Don't forget to factor in everything else you have to replace with the motor. Like gaskets/fluids/etc.

Yes, I will be installing it. I know I will need gaskets/fluid/new plugs, etc.

I have no idea. That's the price the machine shop sold all the short blocks.. 5.0 anyways pick it up drop of your old one.. It's went up since then It's like 500 now..

What is the name of the machine shop?

im trying to get a hold of a very good friend of mine (don't think he is up yet)
but he paid 399 for a shortblock from some engine place in kentucky, has been running it for 3 years now. He is pushing around 340 whp through this motor. even sprays it sometimes with a dry shot.
soon as i find out who the company was ill post it

Yes, let us know the name of the shop

 

[Raffaelli]

Whats wrong with yours?

 

[rz5.0]

http://www.citymotorsupply.com/cms-ford.php
They are local to me.. It's nothing special.. But it's held up just fine..

 

[gnx547]

Whats wrong with yours?

http://sn95forums.com/showthread.php?51804-Oil-looks-like-copper-glitter

 

[shorty]

http://www.kymotorsupply.com/products.htm

and like everyone else they have went up on prices. buy almost 250 bucks. Sucks how expencive its getting work work on cars. i remember when you could do a complete oil change for about 15 bucks. now its about 40-50 bucks

 

[gnx547]

http://www.kymotorsupply.com/products.htm

and like everyone else they have went up on prices. buy almost 250 bucks. Sucks how expencive its getting work work on cars. i remember when you could do a complete oil change for about 15 bucks. now its about 40-50 bucks

You bought your engine from them? Hows it running? How many miles did you put on it?

 

[shorty]

Not me. my brother inlaw
11k miles so far
dynod at 341
supporting mods holly system max 2
stage 2 cams
heavy port job
125 dry shot
prev 5 speed. motor was shifted at 5800 rpm
now an auto with trans brake.
shifts are now about 5500
drag raced 95 % of those miles.
driven almost daily, and driven to the track.
Anyone and everyone we tell that this car is running on a bone stock 399 short block. thinks we are full of poo.
I will be buying my 351 from them

motor was way cheaper a few years ago