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New crate engine
I have a question for you guys. I currently own an 86 big bronco 5.0 302. It has oil leaks, water leaks and the timing cover is held together by JB weld. I think its time to get a new crate engine. but I'm not quite sure where to begin looking to get the best bang for my buck. any suggestions? Thanks
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Well that should carbed, correct? If I were you I'd drop in a reman 351. There's a few little things to change, but for the most part it'll drop in and bolt up. Get the same MPG but with double the torque.
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I have a question for you guys. I currently own an 86 big bronco 5.0 302. It has oil leaks, water leaks and the timing cover is held together by JB weld. I think its time to get a new crate engine. but I'm not quite sure where to begin looking to get the best bang for my buck. any suggestions? Thanks
- Billy
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Oooor you could be really awesome and buy a 460 and drop that sucker in 
but also like torky2 said, the core might be an issue
but also like torky2 said, the core might be an issue
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well first off that year would be EFI. whats your budget? can you do the work or will a shop have to do it?
if you upgrade to a 5.8 you will need to get the proper flexplate since i assume you have an AOD tranny correct?
RJM Injection Tech — Welcome has mass air harness's that are practicly plug n play. your efi is unique and pinned differently then the 87+ models so if you upgrade to maf wiring changes will for sure be necessary. a donor truck would work also if the miles are low and it doesnt have any front end damage
if you upgrade to a 5.8 you will need to get the proper flexplate since i assume you have an AOD tranny correct?
RJM Injection Tech — Welcome has mass air harness's that are practicly plug n play. your efi is unique and pinned differently then the 87+ models so if you upgrade to maf wiring changes will for sure be necessary. a donor truck would work also if the miles are low and it doesnt have any front end damage
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well first off that year would be EFI. whats your budget? can you do the work or will a shop have to do it?
if you upgrade to a 5.8 you will need to get the proper flexplate since i assume you have an AOD tranny correct?
RJM Injection Tech — Welcome has mass air harness's that are practicly plug n play. your efi is unique and pinned differently then the 87+ models so if you upgrade to maf wiring changes will for sure be necessary. a donor truck would work also if the miles are low and it doesnt have any front end damage
if you upgrade to a 5.8 you will need to get the proper flexplate since i assume you have an AOD tranny correct?
RJM Injection Tech — Welcome has mass air harness's that are practicly plug n play. your efi is unique and pinned differently then the 87+ models so if you upgrade to maf wiring changes will for sure be necessary. a donor truck would work also if the miles are low and it doesnt have any front end damage
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