Good places for crate engines

[MysteryMachine]

Well got the Ram running so its time to start thinking about the Stang again. I have spent probably over 5,000 on the truck with all the parts and engine work. This being said I know I can buy a crate motor and be just as much or a little more and it be done and ready to just drop in.

I haven't been around here in a while and kinda out of the loop as far as Mustang stuff goes. Where are some good places to buy crate engines?

Not sure what I wanna do yet so just getting ideas. Before any of you mention the 514 it's still in the future for the MM. I still got 9 years of emissions so can't go crazy yet. Well I could but want to be able to drive my car. My thought is buy a crate, rebuild my stocker, rebuild another engine (not really practical unless I get a close to stock block and swap parts off mine), or get a aftermarket block and build it up (probably more expensive in the long run) and actually drive my car. After at least 9 years I will get my money out of whatever I do. I am pondering all forged internals whatever I do and if I want more later throw a turbo on it.

Then build the 514 over time and throw it in after I can drive it and not worry about emissions.


I'm really leaning toward the crate engine idea though so wanna get some prices.

 

[revhead347]

Be wary of crate engines. A lot of them are built with sub quality parts to get the gross profit up for a bulk sale product. D.S.S. is really reputable, and they have been building engines for like 50 years. Stay away from the Ford Motorsport crate engines, those are a disaster. It's honestly better to have a reputable engine builder build you another engine. That way you know where the block came from, and the quality of every part used in the engine. If you are using a stock block, then a forged crank really isn't necessary. The cast crank usually holds more than the block can handle.

Kurt

 

[MysteryMachine]

interesting

 

[earleys94gt]

http://**********************/

Ford Crate Engines,Mustang Engine,Ford Cobra Replica Engines,Ford Truck Engines,302,351w,Ford Stroker, Hot Rod Engines

Ford Racing | Crate Motors | Crate Engines | Crate Engine | Crate Motor | Performance | FordPowerShop.com

Just for starters...

 

[ProKiller]

i like my D.S.S

also check out coast high performance

 

[MysteryMachine]

Rick sent me a pm too. I totally forgot about all these people. That's why I posted. Thanks for the ideas so far

 

[RIO5.0]

Depending on your budget, crate motors can get pricey... Rick is an excellant choice... I looked at having these guys build me a motor. I opted to go and buy the stuff on my own and build my own 331... the cost is damn near the same...

T&L was a 430 hp long block for around 3800.00 back mid summer or so, dyno tested, tuned & video to boot.

Custom Combinations Stroker Engines_Crate Motors_Stroker Kits_NC Custom Stroker Engines-TandLEngine Development Stanfield, NC

 

[The O.G.]

Ford Racing Performance Parts []
Not a bad deal.Forged pistons as well.


Plenty of bad stories about d.s.s. Some have no problems though.
T&L I read the same stuff.Good and Bad

FordStokers is another option.

 

[BlackVert]

look at coast high performance as well

 

[revhead347]

There are some bad stories about Coast High Performance too. I'm telling you, a lot of these crate engine factories start skimping on quality parts to get the gross profit up. I think going through someone like RNH is a better bet. The price is going to be about the same, and you can decide exactly how you want the engine, no compromises. And guys like Rick can't afford to have even one unsatisfied customer. Especially one that posts on stangnet.

Kurt

 

[The O.G.]

Buy Ford Racing Parts - NEW!! BOSS 302 Short Block Kit

$2000,boss block shortblock.

 

[Black95GTS]

Buy Ford Racing Parts - NEW!! BOSS 302 Short Block Kit

$2000,boss block shortblock.

You couldn't pay me to buy a 302 Boss Block. Do some searching, I posted about this block's shortcomings in another thread... basically its got short cylinders that FUBAR a 3.4" stroke.

Adam

 

[The O.G.]

You couldn't pay me to buy a 302 Boss Block. Do some searching, I posted about this block's shortcomings in another thread... basically its got short cylinders that FUBAR a 3.4" stroke.

Adam

We have all read about it.The o.p. did not ask about cubic inches.If you read the link it says 302.

 

[Black95GTS]

We have all read about it.The o.p. did not ask about cubic inches.If you read the link it says 302.

I didn't realize you were familiar with what the original poster has read. Are you his roomate? That block is definitely not worth the money, in any form.

The original poster said he was buying a crate engine. If you're buying a new engine (8.2 deck) its basically the same price for a 302 / 331 / or 347. Unless you are limited by class racing there's no reason not to go for more cubes for the same price.

A guy named Jesse, yellow1995cobra, used to post on here. At one point he was running a turbo FMS 347 crate engine with success, if he's still lurking maybe he'll chime in.

Adam

 

[revhead347]

You couldn't pay me to buy a 302 Boss Block. Do some searching, I posted about this block's shortcomings in another thread... basically its got short cylinders that FUBAR a 3.4" stroke.

Adam

I did some research on that the last time it came up, because I had never heard of the shortened cylinder problems. Anyway, apparently it's just a myth. Ford released a statement after the backlash of that myth stating that the bores were in fact factory length.

Kurt

 

[RIO5.0]

Jesse rarely comes on anymore...that was a GT40 crate motor he was running.

 

[83-88T-Bird Guy]

Buy Ford Racing Parts - NEW!! BOSS 302 Short Block Kit

$2000,boss block shortblock.

I got all excited about that ad until I read that it requires the use of special heads....bummer.

"Designed for M-6049-X306//X307/C3/D3/Z304DA cylinder heads. Not designed for production 302/351W or M-6049-Y302/Y303/X302/X303/X304/X305 cylinder heads"

 

[Black95GTS]

I did some research on that the last time it came up, because I had never heard of the shortened cylinder problems. Anyway, apparently it's just a myth. Ford released a statement after the backlash of that myth stating that the bores were in fact factory length.

Kurt

Perhaps but... I trust Duane Busch and Mark O'Neal over Ford's marketing department any day.

Adam

 

[The O.G.]

I believe Bob Kurgan runs about 1400h.p with a 363 boss block.Custom pistons though.

 

[gmkillr]

Get with Woody @ FordStrokers dot com

Search and you will see that he has many, many happy customers including me!