View Poll Results: $599 for a delivered block ready to assembly
Yes, I would order one
6
40.00%
Maybe
5
33.33%
I'll stick with my local shop
4
26.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll
Engine block purchase option
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fairmont
Engine block purchase option
We are considering purchasing equipment that will allow us to machine engine blocks very fast and accurate. We were thinking that since you can go on-line or any parts catalog and purchase any part for an engine, blocks seem to be the only item left not economically available. New blocks are available, but is normally to expensive for most rebuilds.
We would be considering 302, 351W & 351M/400 blocks.
Here's our thoughts and looking for feedback. Please take a minute and vote.
* bake and blast cleaning
* magnaflux block, check for cracks
* bore and honed
* resurfaced square
* aligned bored with new main bolts
* new cam bearings installed
* brass expansion plug installed
* no core charge, no need to send in your block.
* Delivered (to a business address) continental USA
Total estimated price is $599.00
We would be considering 302, 351W & 351M/400 blocks.
Here's our thoughts and looking for feedback. Please take a minute and vote.
* bake and blast cleaning
* magnaflux block, check for cracks
* bore and honed
* resurfaced square
* aligned bored with new main bolts
* new cam bearings installed
* brass expansion plug installed
* no core charge, no need to send in your block.
* Delivered (to a business address) continental USA
Total estimated price is $599.00
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2004
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I don't know, I voted maybe, where's the "no" button?
It seems to me that a short block would be just as economical. Isn't there a need to bore to fit the pistons? fit the crank? wouldn't save much if you had to do the crank machining, rod machining anyway.
It seems to me that a short block would be just as economical. Isn't there a need to bore to fit the pistons? fit the crank? wouldn't save much if you had to do the crank machining, rod machining anyway.
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Joined: May 2009
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I would order one if it had a warranty associated with it and the block I have is not usable or if i wanted to build from scratch without much effort.
when does productions start on the 302's?
when does productions start on the 302's?
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I have to drive down to Fairmont and check TMI out. I have been itching to build up a 418W for my Mustang.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Fairmont
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fairmont
As soon as we can get the package with the bank finalized. Todays economy has made it a lot tougher to get $$$$.
FYI, here is another listing of this survey.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/all...-feedback.html
Thanks for your feed back guys,
FYI, here is another listing of this survey.
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/all...-feedback.html
Thanks for your feed back guys,
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: SW Michigan
well.......
TMI, well are you going to align hone every block ? Lots of blocks don't need it. Same question on the decking to square, many blocks are already square. And how do you bore if you don't have the pistons I am going to run ? DinosaurFan, at his Dad's house
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Laughing Gas
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From: Fairmont
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/all...-feedback.html
Thanks for your questions!!