Quote Originally Posted by billy zz View Post
i know the following will go against the grain of any hotrodder but.
my bone stock 302 is more than enough power for me in this 2300 lb. car
and i dont want to have to mod anything for a swap.
this fenderless rig has everything exposed so there will be no engine access problems.
i guess the next step is write down the numbers on the block and make real sure the engine i buy will bolt right up to the c6 tranny.
Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson View Post
Heck, you'd be money and time ahead to just get a rebuilt from a parts store, they usually come with a good warranty and would be the quickest way to do it. Couple of the parts stores here sell them for around $1,000.00 exchange with a 1 year warranty. Most of the junkyard stuff is going to be old with a bunch of miles....Ford started putting the Modular 4.6's in about '92...The Mustang's had the 302 for a few years longer but then you're into an engine that's probably had a tough life already!!!!
Billy, given that you're happy with a stock I'd say Dave is on target. I had used Speedway as a check point, and Summit is about the same - cheapest SBF is in the $3500 range. NAPA is usually a lot better on warranty issues than some of the others, or around here O'Reilly's is pretty good, too. I'd say you have a plan!!