Engine supply in DFW?
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Engine supply in DFW?
Hey Amigos,
I'm looking for a reputable place in the DFW area where I can buy a 302 long block for my 86 Bronco. I called City Motor Supply on Harry Hines in Dallas, and they quoted me $1225 for a long block, which I thought was kind of high. On the other end of the spectrum, Blaine Motor Supply quoted me $675. I'm willing to pay a little extra if I know I'm getting good quality workmanship. Anyone have any suggestions on where would be a good place to go?
Thanks for any advice, past experiences, etc.
I'm looking for a reputable place in the DFW area where I can buy a 302 long block for my 86 Bronco. I called City Motor Supply on Harry Hines in Dallas, and they quoted me $1225 for a long block, which I thought was kind of high. On the other end of the spectrum, Blaine Motor Supply quoted me $675. I'm willing to pay a little extra if I know I'm getting good quality workmanship. Anyone have any suggestions on where would be a good place to go?
Thanks for any advice, past experiences, etc.
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Check the ad's in the truck trader, there is some good deals in there. Since your 86 should be EFI there a bit higher in price. Also check out some of the late model wrecking yards. you can find some good deals on low mileage new roller engines. with full ***. and brackets
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my friend got a 350 from blaines. Its works fine. All the parts they use are melling i beleive. And they will build it to your specs if you want, Only we found this out from a friend after he already bought the engine. Also make sure you have good cores to give them. a $50 block from a scrap yard might save you $100.
Where abouts are you up here?
Where abouts are you up here?
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Thanks for the replies, fellas. I used to have a Truck Trader laying around somewhere. I'll go check in there.
Good advice on the scrapyard core. And that's good to know that Blaines will build me one to my liking, but when I called them and asked them about putting in a mild RV cam, the guy advised against it, claiming it would be better to install a computer chip instead? Anyone have any opinions on that, or any suggestions on anything else to add to get me a little extra hp and torque on a 302 for an 86 Bronco? (FWIW, it's mated to an AOD, BW 1345 t-case and stock drivetrain with 3.55 gears.)
Anyway, I'm in Lancaster, just south of Dallas. Where are y'all at? Any Ford truck/Bronco clubs in the area where you get together and do wrench-a-thons?
Thanks again for the advice and take care amigos!
Good advice on the scrapyard core. And that's good to know that Blaines will build me one to my liking, but when I called them and asked them about putting in a mild RV cam, the guy advised against it, claiming it would be better to install a computer chip instead? Anyone have any opinions on that, or any suggestions on anything else to add to get me a little extra hp and torque on a 302 for an 86 Bronco? (FWIW, it's mated to an AOD, BW 1345 t-case and stock drivetrain with 3.55 gears.)
Anyway, I'm in Lancaster, just south of Dallas. Where are y'all at? Any Ford truck/Bronco clubs in the area where you get together and do wrench-a-thons?
Thanks again for the advice and take care amigos!
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i'm in carrollton(north of dallas)
and if you put the stock fuel injection back on it with a different cam it could act funny. The programming was made for the cam that came in it. So if you did one you might have to do the other. Maybe not though.
and if you put the stock fuel injection back on it with a different cam it could act funny. The programming was made for the cam that came in it. So if you did one you might have to do the other. Maybe not though.
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Several will quote you a price and screw you later. National is one. Quoted 950 on a 2.9 and it ended up at 2300. Getting it in writing is a joke in Dallas as the jps say buyer be ware. Just wanted you to know. They got us.
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Originally Posted by drewcoolness99
i'm in carrollton(north of dallas)
and if you put the stock fuel injection back on it with a different cam it could act funny. The programming was made for the cam that came in it. So if you did one you might have to do the other. Maybe not though.
and if you put the stock fuel injection back on it with a different cam it could act funny. The programming was made for the cam that came in it. So if you did one you might have to do the other. Maybe not though.
Take care,
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Originally Posted by ol yeller
Several will quote you a price and screw you later. National is one. Quoted 950 on a 2.9 and it ended up at 2300. Getting it in writing is a joke in Dallas as the jps say buyer be ware. Just wanted you to know. They got us.
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switching from speed density to MAF would require a MAF sensor, and the computer out of a truck with MAF support. I don't think you can use a mustang computer unless you want to change the firing order.
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Originally Posted by drewcoolness99
switching from speed density to MAF would require a MAF sensor, and the computer out of a truck with MAF support. I don't think you can use a mustang computer unless you want to change the firing order.
Anyway, I guess that's why I read somewhere that switching to MAF on a truck/Bronco would be expensive. Since I'm on somewhat of a budget, I'll just stick with the old speed density and Bronco firing order.
Anyone know of any mild, bottom end options that might work for a little extra hp/torque that won't break the bank or cause any speed density quirkiness?
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Resurfacing heads manifolds, any rubber, water pump supposed flywheel. We bought a used rebuild with 5000 on it for 700 and put it in. Oh instead of flushing the Radiator they wanted 400 for one. Discount radiator had 1 for 110. Oh and valve covers as well. Just said bend over.
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the SD EFI system can handle a mild RV cam w/out any troubles. stroking thm for more CiD is where you'll find problems. this site will help. www.fordfuelinjection.com after reading there I'm half temptend to using the MAF system I got with my 351w. Just leaving the SD system in my truck.
Since no chips for the 86 it'll cost a arm and a leg to have a custom chip burnt.
Since no chips for the 86 it'll cost a arm and a leg to have a custom chip burnt.
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I personally use and like city motor supply. Good work, good reputation. I'm building mine myself but they're doing my machine work. Good prices on heads too (DOs for $270 a pair ready to run, including core charge!).
No matter who you get along block from it's a good idea to double check all of the torque specs on the fasteners and make sure it's really clean!
Be easy one it, not letting it rev past 3500rpm, the first 1500 miles. Change the oil and check everything and you're good to go another 150,000 miles
Nick
No matter who you get along block from it's a good idea to double check all of the torque specs on the fasteners and make sure it's really clean!
Be easy one it, not letting it rev past 3500rpm, the first 1500 miles. Change the oil and check everything and you're good to go another 150,000 miles
Nick
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Thanks a bunch, Nick, for sharing your experience. I guess that may be why they're more expensive - you get what you pay for.
By the way, do you need any help with your project? Or would you mind if I watched and learned? I'm new to Fords and have never removed or re-installed an engine before. Most I've done is R&R the tranny and t-case. Once I replace the brakes, I'll be tackling the engine project, and if you don't mind me helping or watching, it would at least help me learn and let me know what I'm in for. But if you don't want to be bugged, that's cool.
Take care,
Ed Q.
By the way, do you need any help with your project? Or would you mind if I watched and learned? I'm new to Fords and have never removed or re-installed an engine before. Most I've done is R&R the tranny and t-case. Once I replace the brakes, I'll be tackling the engine project, and if you don't mind me helping or watching, it would at least help me learn and let me know what I'm in for. But if you don't want to be bugged, that's cool.
Take care,
Ed Q.