Engine Thoughts

[socomboy]

I was just wondering about my expy's engine. If it were to go out, would you guys try for a new engine or get a whole new truck in this situation? Lord knows I don't want my girl to give out on me but it was just a thought. A buddy of mine said in this economy, he'd probably go for the engine.

 

[secondechomatt]

I'm in that exact boat right now. my expy needs a new engine. cost of rebuilt engine + labor is still much less than a new truck.

These things don't exactly keep their value, either.

 

[KWT2000]

i agree with your buddy. i would rebuild it my self with performance in mind or see what ford performance offers in a crate engine

 

[Eric]

Depends on the condition of the rest of the truck, you can get great deals on slightly used SUV's. I went ahead and replaced my SUV vs. replacing the engine and I'm happy I went this route.

 

[tonydiv]

A quality remanufactured 2v motor is $2300 shipped.
A 2v performance version (320hp) is about $3200 +shipping

Although I can certainly do the rebuild myself, the down time and the warranty would make me go with a reman.

 

[KWT2000]

A quality remanufactured 2v motor is $2300 shipped.
A 2v performance version (320hp) is about $3200 +shipping

Although I can certainly do the rebuild myself, the down time and the warranty would make me go with a reman.

I totaly agree the warranty and lack of down time would be worth it and 320 HP sounds sooooooo nice

 

[aircargoo]

id replace my engine only cause i know shop im dealing with...everything is pretty much sound on my engine.i wouldnt replace nothing if i didnt have to except a real good set of motor mounts.paint engine too....lol

i can probably get labor done for $600...thats with me there too...hanging,painting new engine,be noisy...

not easy job without the right tools around....and space.

but ...what $2300 u guys say for block??????????????

 

[aircargoo]

jasper says $2900 fully dressed with shipping.....3 yr warr.

.....theres no intake or exust man. everything in front of motor to the water pump....not bad i guess.

 

[Spoon-Man]

When my motor went out I found a shop that tolled my insur. guy it was from water getting inthrough the top and he fell for it. so they fliped the $5,000. bill. Lucky me. now my motor is worth more then the truck is..

 

[Eric]

Ummm that would be insurance fraud by the way......Karma can be a *****........

 

[KWT2000]

i have the tools and the space except some wanted my air compressor more than me they probly wanted more but my rotty got a peice of there pants.GOOD DOG.... is that engine from jaspers a HP or just regular?

 

[nvycrmn]

Ummm that would be insurance fraud by the way......Karma can be a *****........

thats not insurance fraud, its just getting your money out of those grubby bastards that take it every month! hahah

if the truck is in good shape, an engine replacement would probably be the best way to go. but if you start finding a bunch of other stuff that is going to need to be replaced, i would probably try and find a slightly newer version of your expy. that is what i did. and it would be best to get rid of it before the engine took a complete dump. thats just my opinion.

 

[Eric]

thats not insurance fraud, its just getting your money out of those grubby bastards that take it every month! hahah

And if everyone did that........justify it however it makes you feel better but fraud is fraud.

 

[nvycrmn]

dont get ur ******* in a bunch eric. im just bustin ur chops. yes, fraud is fraud. and if everyone did it, our insurance premiums would go up. but thats why we pay the outrageous amounts anyway. it would take a whole lot of people to bankrupt these criminals!