Car in question is a 2000 Mustang GT. I got a regular who's always come to me for all the work on his car. Its nothing fancy, its got some really basic bolt-ons, intake, exhaust, short shifter and I don't even remember if we did headers on his car. Its got close to 200k on it. It gets driven. a lot.
But anyways, his motor just started showing symptoms of worn rod bearing(s). Its got a very evident knocking sound, the motor has a ton of miles, so its served its time. Obviously he needs a replacement engine.
The car is his fun car but in no way shape or form his race car. I think as it sits it probably makes somewhere in the 250whp range. Basic bolt-ons on that era mustang didn't do much. So anyways, while his current motor is coming out, I wanted to get him a replacement motor. So a few questions...
-What's a good price to pay for one of these 2v modular motors? I'm open to buying used motors depending on what a typical motor runs for.
-Where is a good place to look? Ive poked around on facebook marketplace. I'll look on CL. LKQ is an option as well. I know eBay has some motors as well but they are $1000+
-What else is compatible that can be thrown into the chassis? Crown vic's have the same engine as well if im not mistaken.
Secondly, while its out I was hoping if there were any cost-effective upgrades that could be purchased at the same time..namely a camshaft. I'm not looking for crazy power and neither is he, but if we can get some hardware that can bump him up a few ponies without bigger fuel and ECU tweaks that wont break the bank, I would be up for it. If nothing fits his budget, it will just be a typical engine R&R job. Ideally if I could get an engine with a cam and associated hardware already installed that would be great. Lets see what you guys got.
But anyways, his motor just started showing symptoms of worn rod bearing(s). Its got a very evident knocking sound, the motor has a ton of miles, so its served its time. Obviously he needs a replacement engine.
The car is his fun car but in no way shape or form his race car. I think as it sits it probably makes somewhere in the 250whp range. Basic bolt-ons on that era mustang didn't do much. So anyways, while his current motor is coming out, I wanted to get him a replacement motor. So a few questions...
-What's a good price to pay for one of these 2v modular motors? I'm open to buying used motors depending on what a typical motor runs for.
-Where is a good place to look? Ive poked around on facebook marketplace. I'll look on CL. LKQ is an option as well. I know eBay has some motors as well but they are $1000+
-What else is compatible that can be thrown into the chassis? Crown vic's have the same engine as well if im not mistaken.
Secondly, while its out I was hoping if there were any cost-effective upgrades that could be purchased at the same time..namely a camshaft. I'm not looking for crazy power and neither is he, but if we can get some hardware that can bump him up a few ponies without bigger fuel and ECU tweaks that wont break the bank, I would be up for it. If nothing fits his budget, it will just be a typical engine R&R job. Ideally if I could get an engine with a cam and associated hardware already installed that would be great. Lets see what you guys got.