Engine Builders talk.
08-06-2014, 01:53 PM
#2621
What's a good price on a used 5.4 from the junk yard? I don't really care if it runs or not just as long as the heads and block are there. I have heard anywhere from 200-1200. Could someone give me a more specific price? I would love to pick one up and rebuild it over the next year or two
08-06-2014, 04:11 PM
#2623
Senior Member
08-06-2014, 04:22 PM
#2624
Hard to put a price on a rebuild. Soon enough you'll want a supercharger like the other guys lol
08-06-2014, 04:42 PM
#2626
Senior Member
I'm just tossing the idea around right now, but I just priced forged rods, forged crank, .020 over dished pistons with rings, and mild cams and was looking at 2k. If I do decide to tackle this it will be a long drown out process just because of funds.
08-06-2014, 05:03 PM
#2627
Just priced out cams and head bolts through ford with a generous discount,cams are $500+ and the bolts are $200+. Aftermarket cams and apr studs it is! Who makes a decent mild cam?
08-06-2014, 05:09 PM
#2628
Stage 2 comp cams should be fine but ibd will be able to tell you more on that subject. I'd definitely stick with arp studs because you have a forged bottom end and you say you want boost.
08-06-2014, 05:12 PM
#2629
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Boost won't be for awhile though unless I come across a full kit ready to just be put on for an awesome price.
08-06-2014, 05:13 PM
#2630
Why not just use your stock forged crank? Just make sure to get the assembly balanced and youll be fine. I paid $1579 for manley pistons, manley h beams, total seal rings, main bearings, rod bearings, and main studs.