What's the best remanned vendor or used vendor? Long block..

TopherSho · March 30, 2019, 07:20:01 PM

I am fully out of my depth here, so I'm calling on the forum for assistance.

I ahve been looking online for used and remanned long blocks and have come to the conclusion I do not know enough about any of the vendors to trust my choices.

Who do I trust or buy a long block from used or remanned?

bpd1151 · March 30, 2019, 08:11:31 PM

I would contact LMS, & get yourself a built block.

Whether short, or long, IMHO that'd be the route to go.

Will ensure your enjoyment of your SHO for many years to come.

Their listed internet prices are just that. Listed. Contact them personally for a better, more accurate quote.

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TopherSho · March 30, 2019, 09:58:11 PM

I looked, but did not call yet.

If we can't get a used block they are on the list. I just desperately want to avoid 7000 + core plus shipping

.. but if the only option is some no-name, Ford direct, or them it's a no brainier. Honestly if they are the only reasonable option I will look into shipping the car to them.

SHOdded · March 30, 2019, 10:05:32 PM

I think if you are up to replacing engines every few years, you can pick a low mileage used engine with warranty. car-part.com will show you what's available out there. There is no real guaratee with remanned either, but at least with Ford it has a good warranty on it. Make sure it has a new water pump, timing system, oil pump, whatever you buy, before installing it. New turbos and oil/coolant lines/filters too.

TopherSho · March 30, 2019, 10:16:00 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on March 30, 2019, 10:05:32 PM
I think if you are up to replacing engines every few years, you can pick a low mileage used engine with warranty. car-part.com will show you what's available out there. There is no real guaratee with remanned either, but at least with Ford it has a good warranty on it. Make sure it has a new water pump, timing system, oil pump, whatever you buy, before installing it. New turbos and oil/coolant lines/filters too.

I have new turbos so I'm good there... Sigh the rest will cost a bunch.

##$@.. I'm spending 9k no matter what arnt I...

bpd1151 · March 30, 2019, 10:19:47 PM

I wouldn't personally desire to, or rather be up to, replacing engines "every couple of years".

The price difference(s) between a used motor, or remained one, plus the labor costs of installing, are not gonna be terribly far apart between that of a built block.

Especially one with forged internals, better pistons, rods, closed deck design, head studs, better oil passages, etc. etc.

IMHO only, I still favor my original suggestion for 'ya.

Good luck in w/e you choose.

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Macgyver · March 30, 2019, 10:56:18 PM

www.car-part.com. I have several near me 45k-50k miles at $2000.

EcoPowerParts · April 02, 2019, 06:34:37 PM

You can pick up a used block pretty easily and then rods around $500 and pistons around $600, replace the bearings and balance everything should hold your power requirements pretty easily. Saves a TON of $$$$. I'm doing that right now with a 2015 F150 engine and rods and pistons I have. Will go well with the manifold spacer and piggyback setup I'm going to do on my truck, shooting for 600+ WHP again on E85 like the Flex.