is it worth it??

bmxmon · 04-25-2005, 03:47 PM

Hey, i just got an offer from one of my friends to buy a 1986 302, with AOD trans, for $50. It is out of a F-150. The engine would need to be rebuilt in order to run, but would it be worth it just for the intake and EFI stuff?? I just rebuilt a 79 302, and would consider swapping the EFI stuff onto that. The wire harness isnt there. (he cut it) Thanks for any advice

Fat0eknee · 04-25-2005, 06:46 PM

dont do it

bmxmon · 04-25-2005, 10:53 PM

alright, thanks

nastyn8 · 04-26-2005, 01:36 AM

sounds like your buddy is just trying to pawn some of his junk off on you

bmxmon · 04-26-2005, 09:13 AM

naw, i think he actually thinks it was a good engine. I wasnt sure if it was 87 or 86 that the 5.0 became a really good engine. Whats the difference. He is a poor little indian though, lol.

bmxmon · 04-26-2005, 11:13 PM

well, the engine isnt for sale anymore now, he got a job, and is going to rebuild it himself. What is so wrong with the 86?? It would be nice to know, then i can warn him about it. thanks.

Fat0eknee · 04-26-2005, 11:16 PM

pistons wont wont with aftermarket heads, speed density, ect i mean really it would have been up to you but it being a 86' like you said it would need a rebuild if not its up for one very soon ..if it were me id try to find an 89-93 for efi stuff off a stang if you are in the market

bmxmon · 04-26-2005, 11:32 PM

i was never planning on going the efi route, but when that deal came up, it seemed really good. Now i just dont want my friend to go sticking a bunch of money into a worthless engine.

Fat0eknee · 04-26-2005, 11:40 PM

i wouldnt go as far as saying its worthless but you might have to put a bit more work into that one than another

04-25-2005, 03:47 PM	#1
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	is it worth it?? Hey, i just got an offer from one of my friends to buy a 1986 302, with AOD trans, for $50. It is out of a F-150. The engine would need to be rebuilt in order to run, but would it be worth it just for the intake and EFI stuff?? I just rebuilt a 79 302, and would consider swapping the EFI stuff onto that. The wire harness isnt there. (he cut it) Thanks for any advice __________________ Alex

04-25-2005, 06:46 PM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: is it worth it?? dont do it __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

04-25-2005, 10:53 PM	#3
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: is it worth it?? alright, thanks __________________ Alex

04-26-2005, 01:36 AM	#4
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Re: is it worth it?? sounds like your buddy is just trying to pawn some of his junk off on you __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

04-26-2005, 09:13 AM	#5
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: is it worth it?? naw, i think he actually thinks it was a good engine. I wasnt sure if it was 87 or 86 that the 5.0 became a really good engine. Whats the difference. He is a poor little indian though, lol. __________________ Alex

04-26-2005, 11:13 PM	#6
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: is it worth it?? well, the engine isnt for sale anymore now, he got a job, and is going to rebuild it himself. What is so wrong with the 86?? It would be nice to know, then i can warn him about it. thanks. __________________ Alex

04-26-2005, 11:16 PM	#7
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: is it worth it?? pistons wont wont with aftermarket heads, speed density, ect i mean really it would have been up to you but it being a 86' like you said it would need a rebuild if not its up for one very soon ..if it were me id try to find an 89-93 for efi stuff off a stang if you are in the market __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

04-26-2005, 11:32 PM	#8
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: is it worth it?? i was never planning on going the efi route, but when that deal came up, it seemed really good. Now i just dont want my friend to go sticking a bunch of money into a worthless engine. __________________ Alex

04-26-2005, 11:40 PM	#9
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: is it worth it?? i wouldnt go as far as saying its worthless but you might have to put a bit more work into that one than another __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

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