SoonerLS Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 7 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: I am not so optimistic. Ford does not understand (or has no interest in) 'crate engines'. Half the time you can't even buy new replacement production engines after the model year is over, you are stuck with Ford's 'Authorized' reman's! Who 'authorizes' those things anyway? I don’t know about that—they have a Ford Performance catalog full of crate engines, including engines that they haven’t stuffed into a production vehicle in over 20 years. I’m guessing you’re talking about a usage of the term “crate engine” that’s peculiar to the Super Duty/mediums classes, but I was using it in the more common (IMHO) hot rodding parlance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, MGolden said: We had a horrible experience with v10 remans from an authorized shop. 3 engines in less than 500 miles. All were under warranty, but a terrible experience. Had a similar experience with 5.4L's, but I only went through 2 and got almost 1000 miles out of the first one in one instance! Edited March 28, 2020 by 7Mary3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 45 minutes ago, SoonerLS said: I don’t know about that—they have a Ford Performance catalog full of crate engines, including engines that they haven’t stuffed into a production vehicle in over 20 years. I’m guessing you’re talking about a usage of the term “crate engine” that’s peculiar to the Super Duty/mediums classes, but I was using it in the more common (IMHO) hot rodding parlance. Yes, trying to buy new replacement engines. I know in the past a lot of the so-called 'crate' performance engines Ford was peddling were built up of used and aftermarket parts, and were stupid expensive on top of that. Hopefully the situation has changed, I have not paid much attention to what Ford has been offering lately. Kind of gave up to be honest. No surprise why so many LS engines end up in vintage Fords I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 12 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: Yes, trying to buy new replacement engines. I know in the past a lot of the so-called 'crate' performance engines Ford was peddling were built up of used and aftermarket parts, and were stupid expensive on top of that. Hopefully the situation has changed, I have not paid much attention to what Ford has been offering lately. Kind of gave up to be honest. No surprise why so many LS engines end up in vintage Fords I guess. You could always drop in a SBC or LS crate engine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 43 minutes ago, akirby said: You could always drop in a SBC or LS crate engine.... The best fun: Buy $500 junkyard LS. Apply NO2 until you can see daylight through block. Repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I did check out some of the Ford Performance crate engines. Some are made up of all new parts, some are made up of 'currently available' parts, whatever that means. Their basic 340 h.p. 302 (long block with front cover, water pump, pan, valve covers) retails for $8,900. I can buy a 430 h.p. 6.2L LS for $7,546 retail, and that's completely dressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor12515 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Very interesting and impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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