Life's been keeping me away from Stangin' but I'm back and trying to get my car built for the summer. A little background:
93LX 5.0, 3rd owner, first owner had a Vortech on the car at some point, about 90k on the clock, engine noise, possibly a spun bearing. If I'm going to pay someone to pull the engine to diagnose/repair I figure I may as well have them swap in a new build.
Goals: 350-400hp, emissions-friendly, would like to use my current intake (GT40) and headers (FRPP shorties) if these will not break the combo. Car will not be a daily driver, may see the track once a year. Budget is about $5k.
I'm looking at a 331 shortblock from DSS or CHP, AFR 185s. If the stock block will take it and I just need new internals, etc, let me know. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
93LX 5.0, 3rd owner, first owner had a Vortech on the car at some point, about 90k on the clock, engine noise, possibly a spun bearing. If I'm going to pay someone to pull the engine to diagnose/repair I figure I may as well have them swap in a new build.
Goals: 350-400hp, emissions-friendly, would like to use my current intake (GT40) and headers (FRPP shorties) if these will not break the combo. Car will not be a daily driver, may see the track once a year. Budget is about $5k.
I'm looking at a 331 shortblock from DSS or CHP, AFR 185s. If the stock block will take it and I just need new internals, etc, let me know. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!