engine builder recommendation

[Mtn.man]

Blue Oval in Denver for Ford.

[tmleadr03]

The man does not use a computer for anything. If there is a website it isn't him.

[DOC]

More information about your mustang is needed.

[JoeT]

More information about your mustang is needed.

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

[Robb]

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.

[gnihcraes]

Ridge Reamers in Arvada.

[DOC]

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.