Thanks for the help, everyone!!

For the record, I pulled these numbers off the engine:

Block - D9AE-6015-ED-23

Intake - D7DE-9425-RD (or maybe -BD)

Heads - D80E-AB (both)

Both heads had a "77" cast inside next to the valve spring, and both had a "3" as well. One had "3A11" and the other "3A12" in there as well.

I don't think any of these items are especially rare or desirable, but hopefully this block is a good place to start.

 

I ran across a rebuilt long block for sale that I am considering with an E4 block and D00E heads. Any concern with this combination? Anything I need to be looking for?

Thanks!!

 

If you're going to go with a different block, look for a 94-97 F4TE roller 351. You'd be better off all around with a complete roller 351. Better cam & better heads (E7TE castings) Those D8OE heads are boat anchors.

 

Thanks! I'm looking to see what I can come up with.

 

Look for one either in a 94-97 pickup or van. They're pretty common in both applications around here. I snatched a good-un out of a 97 F250 a couple years ago for $325 (including the FZ 5 speed bolted to the back of it.)

 

I decided I wanted to go the older route, so I am now the owner of two C90E heads. Guess I'll take them to the shop tomorrow for machining.

 

The C9s are stud rocker, your E7s were pedestal, right?

The C9s do not have hardened seats, the E7s do.

Combustion chambers might be a little smaller, but not so much as to be a problem.

Get an estimate on all the work you need, plus the pushrod thing and compare:

http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...-block-windsor

 

If you're going to drive it a lot, then you'll need hardened seat installed in those. The chambers are 10 ccs smaller than the D8OE heads, so you'll get a boost in compression with those. Make sure they deck surfaces are checked and checked for cracks all over. Have the Thermactor bumps removed from the exhaust ports too

 

10-4. I just made an appointment at the machine shop. Taking them over there this evening!