Not sure.... I mean I was about 90% it was going to be a spun bearing but I still had a little hope it was something minor. So I haven't given it much thought...

I haven't really thought too much about a budget but I would like to keep everything under 10K including install...

SO NOW WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK???

 

If its a spun bearing I assume that the engine knocking would be consistant right?
As in the symptom is always there at those rpms

I've had 'what I think' to be slight knocking on occasion...its not consistant (I mean once or twice) on hot days. I'm wondering if it was either bad gas or something.

 

No from my knowledge of what happened with my car it was a constant knocking no matter what rpm you were at... Your issue doesn't sound like a spun bearing...

 

5.0 Crate Motor from FRPP + brackets to mount AC Compressor & PS Pump?

 

I am pretty sure that is a little bit more than the $10K that I want to spend....

 

Here you go... JDM stroker short blocks on sale for $3.1K

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45239

 

Man those are quite nice it seems, especially the 302.... Question though, what does he mean by "Seasoned Block"????

 

Engine is $7k list from FRPP...after brackets and install you're probably looking at or close to the 10k

 

What about the 5.0 stroker from Brenspeed I posted earlier? $3800 for a new short block with premium components is a deal, in stock and ready to ship.

 

For some reason and I am not sure where I heard this figure, but I thought the 5.0 motor is running about $10 - $12 by itself... If your right that may be the way to go.

I was looking at that but I didn't see the pricing for it so I got a little worried. Your sure it is $3800???

 

$3895, I read his link, I promise it's that price

 

Man thank you so much!!!!!!!! I mean those are quality price!!!!!

 

So what do you guys think is a better deal???

1) A BRAND New 5.0 motor
2) JDM 302 / 298
3) Brenspeed's 5.0 Stroker

Any other IDEAS Welcome

 

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...KeyField=11829

Plus you need the control pack, which is another $1100.

 

Control Pack????

 

Question. If I were to get this is it just a matter of bolting all my parts on it? Can I reuse my stock heads?

 

PCM & wiring, etc

 

Hey bud are you Hijacking my thread here??? Hahahaha, jk. I am not sure about it being a Direct Bolt up; I would like to know as well??? As for the heads I would assume so...

 

Ah you'll need to know to. I was thinking of going this route. Pretty sure You can just swap everything over and go.

 

If so that would be a pretty descent price considering you just have to lay it in, Hook up the PCM, Hook up the tranny and a few minor things... So the Labor shouldn't be too bad. Or am I wrong?