found a new complete fac. 1996 engine guy wants 2200.00 saw motor it is new

seems like alot for a 12 year old engine, if its new, its been sitting for 12 years? i'd be worried about all the internals, possible rust from never running, oil not getting pumped thru it, seals all dried up, not worth 2,200 to me but i'm not the one who is interested in it!

from what i was told the engine was for a hot rod project and has been stored in race shop no internal rust he is willing to let me use his bore scop to inspect if seals are bad is this a large undertaking to replace

I'd be happier buying a 50k-100k engine than a new one thats been sitting for 12 years. These engines last as long as the 2 valves (200k+. If you ever decide to sell your car you'll NEVER get back what you put in reguarding that motor.

You could build a hp 4.6 dohc for that much if you know how to rebuild. The modulers scare me though for some reason. I know how to rebuild many but lack proper tools.

thanks for the info will keep looking

DO NOT buy that engine... you're getting taken to town!! As SBC said... you could do a performance rebuild for that much provided you've got a good starting point (good block/heads).

i have a bare block if you want to start from scratch!

Non-use is worse than abuse.

I would expect that for less than $2200 you could completely rebuild any 4.6

Depends whether you're talking rebuilding to stock or upgraded and if you're including labor.

Having said that, I paid twice that for a 500 cu.in. rebuild many years ago.

Are you really sure it is a "new" 96 engine, and not just a newer engine?

i got a junk yard donation for about $1300 with 30,000 miles.......then there was the price of installation :(

i got a junk yard donation for about $1300 with 30,000 miles.......then there was the price of installation :(

ouch, thats alot.

so what i get is a junkyard motor is that the best route

I would go find a decent motor from a junkyard too...

The mod motors don't go bad unless you don't take care of them. I'd have no hesitaion putting a 100k motor in my car... they just keep running and running... lol

I dont think you would go wrong with that new 96 motor.... just make sure its primed before trying to start it. Thats just my opinion tho.

For 2500 I think you can get a good deal on a built 4.6 tho

I just don't know why you would spend that much when you could buy a motor for $500ish or less if you look around and have a motor good for 100+k.

If I were to even buy a motor I would consider newer options, like an 03/04.

Of course that opens a can of worms when it comes to install, sorta.

http://car-part.com/

would be your best bet. i ran a 44094 zip and got tons of engines in your area. I beleive all 93-98 will fit though i only searched for 96.

I just thought of something...

Is this a complete complete motor IMRC's, fuel rail, injectors, etc...?

Or is it a long block, heads down?

ouch, thats alot.

they also found a SOHC motor with a Ford Racing twin screw supercharger (500 hp) for about the same price, figured it would cost to convert every thing LOL

they also found a SOHC motor with a Ford Racing twin screw supercharger (500 hp) for about the same price, figured it would cost to convert every thing LOL

Put an SOHC in a Mark... lol

Put an SOHC in a Mark... lol

500 HP blown SOHC LOL

I don't matter... its still a SOHC.....

That motor just isn't as refined, doesn't feel the same, and it can never ever sound the same!

ended up with the motor it is new and perfect complete with harness i will install this weekend he has 1 more and 1 with test time on it 3 hrs he said

i wish i had your kinda money!

Woot!

I bought 3 Marks for the price of your motor!

i paid $200 for this one, plus 70 for a tow, broken ball joint was all that was wrong with it! i got my money back in scrap cats and wheels lol!
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd281/jamies98lsc/woops001.jpg

I am very much amused that you left the blinker lamps in place. :)

love my car nothing but the best for here

I just wish I knew who was cornering the used part market on Washer fluid tanks...... hmmm....

if any one is interested same guy has 07 3650 trans new said if we do a group buy he will sell for 650 with hyd tob he has 9 left pm if anyone is interested

I just wish I knew who was cornering the used part market on Washer fluid tanks...... hmmm....

some day i'll get big bucks for those, they might be worth 10 bucks some day!

just trying to help if i can do not mean to offend anyone

I don't think anyone is offended.... Just something to realize around here is that most people who buy these cars aren't rolling in money, hell a lot of people spent less on their Marks than you just did on your new motor.... that kind of stuff isn't in a lot of peoples budgets.

I don't think anyone is offended.... Just something to realize around here is that most people who buy these cars aren't rolling in money, hell a lot of people spent less on their Marks than you just did on your new motor.... that kind of stuff isn't in a lot of peoples budgets.

Finally, you & I can agree on something.:p