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Old 11-08-2007, 12:15 PM
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I'm in a personal debate here. I would really love to keep my matching engine and tranny and rebuild both fresh. The time it would take in getting them done is not an issue as it will allow me to do a detailed restore especially of the engine bay. Biggest problem is it won't be as $$ efficient as getting remanufactured ones with warranties. What to do?
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Old 11-08-2007, 12:20 PM
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I'm in a personal debate here. I would really love to keep my matching engine and tranny and rebuild both fresh. The time it would take in getting them done is not an issue as it will allow me to do a detailed restore especially of the engine bay. Biggest problem is it won't be as $$ efficient as getting remanufactured ones with warranties. What to do?
Rebuild it all the way. The transmission is easy as there are Co.'s all over that do T-5's I use a local trooper that rebuilds them in his spare time off... He also use to drive a Mustang back in the day.

Some of the shops that rebuild will also give you a warranty. That is if they are any good at what they do.

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Old 11-08-2007, 12:26 PM
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I'm not going to attempt the tranny myself but even though I've never tried before, I have enough tools, equipment, and mechanic freinds that I probably could pull off the engine rebuild. I have always done most all my repairs myself but never went inside the engine... yet.
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Old 11-08-2007, 12:34 PM
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I'd go with the rebuild also.
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I'm not going to attempt the tranny myself but even though I've never tried before, I have enough tools, equipment, and mechanic freinds that I probably could pull off the engine rebuild. I have always done most all my repairs myself but never went inside the engine... yet.
Easy stuff... I have built many engines and they are easy enough to build... there are books out there about rebuilding the ford small block. All the stuff you could need you can find at the autoparts house. The transmissions I always take to someone but i do now have all the tools as well as manual and video on how to do it so I may tackle that next time.

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Old 11-08-2007, 01:27 PM
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Go with the rebuild. The difference in $$ is not worth you latter regretting not staying original if you are a purist or a numbers matching fanatic like most of us if we have an opportunity. Avoid the "What if" factor.
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:42 PM
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At 243k miles, the engine still runs strong with no smoke (I'm suprised myself). Thing is, it leaks at all the usual spots... valve covers, oil pan, and I think rear main as well. Not to bad but bad enough for me. I just don't want to go through the trouble of replacing just the seals to have something go wrong inside of it later.
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Go with the rebuild. The difference in $$ is not worth you latter regretting not staying original if you are a purist or a numbers matching fanatic like most of us if we have an opportunity. Avoid the "What if" factor.
Believe me... I'm one of the matching fanatics as well but also a cheapskate which is why I have the delima.
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I too am in this dilema with 1993 CHP# 5305. I dont know if I should rebuild or buy a new shortblock.
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I would always rebuild.. If you don't then the matching numbers goes away unless you keep the old engine and then you have something you have to store.

The cost to rebuild is not that bad. Yes it is easier to get a shortblock and slap the top end on it but it can be assebled wrong and you not have any realy idea of the quality of work from the engine builder you get the shortblock from.

Good luck whatever you guys decide.

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