Rebuild or buy new? feedback plz

[Silver2kGT]

Ok I came into a bit of money and I was gonna buy a truck but i'd rather put the money into my mustang now...should i rebuild the motor i have or buy a crate? i know a crate is much more but would it be more durable or what? Any input its good. Ok second...transmission pretty much same question? Pretty much i want a new motor and tranny i have about 10k to play with.

 

[1990_LX]

What's wrong with your motor?

 

[TBapp3]

^He had some issues!

http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/forums/chattering-sound-start-up-t17665.html

 

[92BIGREDBEAST]

Shortblock is $699.

 

[Silver2kGT]

theres nothing wrong with it right now found out that the noise i was hearing was the input shaft bearing just making noise..i had saunders in Argyle look at it. He said that its just a noisey bearing thats all. But i figure if i got the extra cash to freshen everything up then why not

 

[NYstang]

How many miles? any hesitaions or anything, and good compression? what are your plans for it(IE, big power that it needs a rebuild?). And is it an auto or stick?

personally, Id view it like this: If the engine is fine without any problems, Invest the money elsewhere. Id throw at least 1/3 away for a rainy day, which would still leave a good amount for fun.

 

[TBapp3]

WOW didnt notice you were local, you should make a cruise some time this season!

But yea like Alex said what are your goals for the car....If your not looking for more than 400RWHP you could stick with a stock engine and just add some boost!

 

[Silver2kGT]

Its got about 109k its a 5 speed theres nothing wrong with motor at all just want to freshen it up. Im not sure how bad it was abused before i bought it.

 

[06LLGT]

Don't waste money on rebuilding/freshening up the motor unless you plan to put a good amount of boost through it.