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Old 02-07-2012, 9:58pm   #61
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The Mighty Taurus votes for a crate engine

There, that should be the end of this conversation.
Just bully me into buying a crate motor and get it over with.

Now...this does set the project back a touch, as I have to wait until after April.....when the current administration bleeds me dry to support their failed socialist agenda.....but this is a delay, not a roadblock. Even our current Communist in Chief can't hold me back forever.

The transmission goes off for a freshening on Friday. I'm about 75% done cleaning the underhood and trans tunnel of 42 years of grease. 30 minutes a day, it's getting done.

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Does that crate motor price require a core? I did the same thing to my 69 camaro. pulled the orig engine out and bagged it in the corner of the garage. I never did anything with it, but it helped sell the car a few years down the road.

I think it was a plus that in my case the engine was still completely assembled though. The down side was it cost me about 4 grand in 1989 dollars to build a forged 355 with aluminum heads having to buy a whole new induction system and every last fastener over again. Aluminum heads weren't a dime-a-dozen back then either.
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Crate motor doesn't require a core. Call them and they ship it.
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There, that should be the end of this conversation.
I think .. I'm not sure. you can get a LSX kit for that ford.
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I think .. I'm not sure. you can get a LSX kit for that ford.
Lead me not into temptation......
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Want a price on a Ford Factory Crate motor? Those I can get.
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Lead me not into temptation......
MC hammer gave up his career to preach. His calling was " LSX swaps rule" I think there was a song but he ran out of money and changed his name to Leeroy.
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with everyone too. Go with the crate engine. No down side really. Comparable cost and a huge time saver.
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MC hammer gave up his career to preach. His calling was " LSX swaps rule" I think there was a song but he ran out of money and changed his name to Leeroy.
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Yes.
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Old 02-08-2012, 12:01am   #72
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Yes.
How much engine do you want? They have some very hot SVT options as well.
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Mild. 250 - 300 hp is fine. It will never see the track.

Right now fighting the old U-joints out of the driveshaft. They have been there probably since the Carter era....hell, they may be original....and they have no intention of vacating their current residence. One has succumbed to the inevitable, the other will soon. PB Blaster is my best friend at the moment.

If the second one doesn't come soon, I'll run it over to my buddy's house this weekend....he has a press.
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Here's a nice crate motor, ready to ship and they even throw in the engine stand....Just think of the Possibilities.....WW
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I'm thinkin' he might have to cut the hood for that one..
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That monster got to twist that Mach 1s frame at 1/2 of the WOT. Now, I know Friz would find the way to make it fit in his Fiero.
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I'm thinkin' he might have to cut the hood for that one..
I think that one needs to go in Marco. Pink paint optional






oh, and while googling 'huge front scoop pictures' she showed up so thought I'd share
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Crate motor doesn't require a core. Call them and they ship it.

The problem with getting a crate motor would be a pesky cat could come down and slime the system with hairballs and cat hair, which could cause the engine to implode. Check the box for broken panels or previously opened panels before accepting delivery.
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I think that one needs to go in Marco. Pink paint optional

That not pink, that was Bill old fax software and he got it fixed. Bill is moving up, soon or later he will faxing us currency.
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That not pink, that was Bill old fax software and he got it fixed. Bill is moving up, soon or later he will faxing us currency.
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