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advice needed for getting high miles engine rebuilt vs buying new crate engine
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:32 am
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:32 am
i need advice on getting engine rebuilt (250k miles) vs buying new crate engine. its a 2007 f150 with 4.6 v8
i have seen those "reconditioned" engines from those engine selling shops and those are junk, all they do is slap them together doing the bare minimum to work rather then doing a full rebuild properly.
has anyone had theirs rebuilt to suggest a good shop to do it?
or has anyone priced a crate engine? what are the costs of both options? i already know its not $350
i have seen those "reconditioned" engines from those engine selling shops and those are junk, all they do is slap them together doing the bare minimum to work rather then doing a full rebuild properly.
has anyone had theirs rebuilt to suggest a good shop to do it?
or has anyone priced a crate engine? what are the costs of both options? i already know its not $350
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Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:33 am to keakar
I’m sure you can also look up the prices for the crate engines.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:34 am to keakar
Should have bought a Dodge I've got one that leaks a little oil has somewhere around 412k
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:35 am to keakar
A location would be helpful.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:37 am to keakar
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2007 f150
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getting high miles engine rebuilt vs buying new
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:37 am to keakar
Just sell it and get a newer truck.
You’ll be upwards of $5K by the time you’re finished...and your truck would still only be worth $6-7k.
Why wouldn’t you just sell it for $4K and put that and the $5K you save toward a 12-14 model?
You’ll be upwards of $5K by the time you’re finished...and your truck would still only be worth $6-7k.
Why wouldn’t you just sell it for $4K and put that and the $5K you save toward a 12-14 model?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:37 am to keakar
How's the rest of the truck? If you put in a new motor and the transmission blows up a week later you're going to be kicking yourself. I hate the thought of buying a new vehicle too, but someimes its the right decision.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:43 am to Aristo
im half way between new orleans and baton rouge on the south shore
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:49 am to keakar
I had that POS 4.6 years back,
No power and crap mpg (5.4 owners got better on both). Get 5.4, they probably more available too. GL
No power and crap mpg (5.4 owners got better on both). Get 5.4, they probably more available too. GL
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:53 am to keakar
I know a place in BR, but honestly, I don't know why you would want to spend the money doing it.
Airline Autocenter in BR off Airline and Florida.
Airline Autocenter in BR off Airline and Florida.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:56 am to keakar
Is your engine just using oil? Is it knocking? what?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:56 am to Eli Goldfinger
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Just sell it and get a newer truck.
You’ll be upwards of $5K by the time you’re finished...and your truck would still only be worth $6-7k.
Why wouldn’t you just sell it for $4K and put that and the $5K you save toward a 12-14 model?
there are many reasons i want nothing to do with any truck made after 2010 so im not going to get into debates on my reasons for that other then saying i cant get what i already have (regular cab, v8, swb, 2wd) and thats what i want in any replacement truck
im ok spending $5k-$6k to fix this one knowing full well thats all its worth when im done.
the plan is to get the tranny rebuilt as new as well.
the idea is having a like new engine and tranny so its good for another 20 years
Posted on 12/11/19 at 10:58 am to Robertson coach
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I had that POS 4.6 years back
4.6 2 valve is one of the most reliable engines ford has built except Keakar's. Many a taxi and cop car running those engines over 500k miles. Used 100K engines are cheap and plentiful.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:00 am to keakar
Womacks in denham springs.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:03 am to keakar
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the idea is having a like new engine and tranny so its good for another 20 years
If this is the end game, find someone that builds racing engines and let him rebuild both. Pricey? Yes but when he's done they'll be better than crate ones.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:08 am to keakar
What's so special about a 2007 f150? It could cost you as much as 8k or more to get the engine and slap it in there. Unless you do it yourself which you figure 4-5k for the engine plus all components and your time. I'd use the money as a downpayment on a Tundra.
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 11:10 am
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:10 am to ninthward
He already said that he likes the truck but needs a new power plant.....I get it. When he's done, no payment and he's good for another decade or 2.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:11 am to keakar
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the idea is having a like new engine and tranny so its good for another 20 years
Have you informed your brakes, fuel system, exhaust, suspension, differentials, and electrical about these plans?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:28 am to keakar
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This post was edited on 1/20/20 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 12/11/19 at 11:38 am to browl
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Womacks in denham springs.
Will second this, he just re conditioned my cylinder heads on a dodge 4.7L, did great work for a great price.
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