Guys,
does anyone know a good engine builder in the area? I'm not opposed to a fresh build and doing a swap/upgrade, or to build the stocker from a '66 mustang into something with better performance and reliability
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Guys,
does anyone know a good engine builder in the area? I'm not opposed to a fresh build and doing a swap/upgrade, or to build the stocker from a '66 mustang into something with better performance and reliability
Ben Fox of Fox Performance Engines.
www.foxperformanceengines.com
His website shows mainly motorcycle work but he does all kinds of engine building and if he isn't your guy he can send you in the right direction. If it were a motorcycle I could send you in the right direction, but as far as cars go I am clueless
Max Hills who used to own Maximum Performance machine shop. 303-949-0117
If I was going to build a Ford then I would be looking at someone that is good with them. Just my two cents. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeT
Look and see what "Crate" engines are available from Summit, Ford etc. When I built my Nova a few years back it was actually more economical.
Looks like for a Ford about 3500 to 4K.Quote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical
Blue Oval in Denver for Ford.
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Originally Posted by BPTactical
I went that route for my cobra and not looking to spend 7-10K again. And wouldn't buy again from engine factory (issue at 3000 miles with a cracked block, that wasn't covered under warranty because it was more than 6 months.
I'd like to find someone who knows "specializes" in fords
Max is an engine builder. GM is his specialty but he has done quite a lot of Ford's as well. And he will treat you right and do a very good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeT
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Originally Posted by tmleadr03
his links now go to Smith Racing.....is that still him?
The man does not use a computer for anything. If there is a website it isn't him.
Wow I wish I could I got away with only 4k into my engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by tmleadr03
More information about your mustang is needed.
I can give a thumbs-up to BlueOval in Denver, they did a motor for me, gave me what I wanted with no issues. That's been a few years ago, can't speak for the business they do today, but they appear to still be in business.
I had them build a lower compression, forged 302 for a '66 Mustang with a little Holley/Weind on top.
Ridge Reamers in Arvada.
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Originally Posted by DOC
here's what I got....it's a 66 C-code convert. it's dressed like an A-code GT. Has a very mild 302 from something that the previuous owner won as a door prize at a car show about 20 years ago. it's pushing a 4 spd toploader, 3.00 rear
Motor is just a DOG...seems to run "ok" but low on hp...and it being an "unknown" motor with "unknown" internals, and "unknown" miles I thought it'd be wise to rebuild, or replace. It's my wife's car and a 46 year old "unknown" worries me when she has her and the kids in the car.
oh, and I'm looking to do this come end of season providing it doesn't crap out on her mid summer
A crate motor might be the way to go. I picked up an 84 lincoln continental 5.0 with 10k miles after a rebuild and dropped it into mine. With a mild cam, intake, headers and protronic points replacement mine is not a dog at all.
All in all under a thousand. But I saved a bunch on the engine and what nots by doing the work myself. You sound like all you have to do is drop a new engine in there.
That could be done in a day.