hi all, my tired old engine on my old truck has a 351w 5.8 l engine need to be replaced.where is a place near hamden Connecticut that will put in a rebuilt engine for me for a decent price?thanks

 

Do you have any good friends...with an engine hoist and a few tools...and maybe a draft beer system and a believer in the Protestant work ethic. And a telephone?

 

hatchet, I hope I didn't appear to be sarcastic, but that answer I gave is how I replaced the engine in my 79F150, 351M. The difference being, is that my friend offered while sitting at my kitchen table. I bought a rebuilt long block, and we put it in. Another thing to consider is to post an ad in the local paper...there are plenty of guys out there doing jobs like that in their garages for less than 80 bucks an hour or whatever. Local junkyards also do those types of jobs.....just a thought.

 

you looking for a stock rebuild or performance? my engine builder is in north haven, but will only do performance engines.

 

I used to have Lydell Motors on State Street in Hamden (actually North Haven) do work on my Navigator and 5.0 Mustang, very nice shop, but a little pricey.

 

thanks f 250 super i will check them out...ps why did they move the ct chapter to here?i liked it better where it was.

 

383 where in north haven?...if he wont do stock then its not really worth it i guess its just a work truck nothing more.

 

ok i still cant find anyone to put in a rebuilt engine for me.i asked at 2 shops today and they both said they dont do that ugh.

 

he only does performance builds

 

maybe try fedco in wallingford,ask for dave he'll probably do it for ya.

 

shortbed lives!!! You slumming Matt???

 

I will do it for you if you want

 

call fedco truck caps in wallingford,and ask for dave,the owner tell him your with the fte club and see what he says. he does custom upgrades too. check out his website.fedco truck caps.he's doin alot of work for the ct powerstroke diesel club,upgrading some trucks. he does good work. tell him matt sent ya