Would this be a good base for getting my truck running ( current 5.2 is tired) and be a good candidate for future mods like a cam and roller rockers. Basically I'm wondering if this this is a quality motor and a good price. I would throw it in my truck with a dual plane intake and carb.
http://www.mabbcomotors.com/catalog/...d_Warranty/971

 

Seems pricey.....

Is your 95 carbed?

 

No, it's not carbed yet. Do you have any recomendations for a better deal?

 

I would not carb it.

Never heard of engine builder on site you referenced. Just make sure they are reputable.

 

No it's not terribly pricey. I can get a longblock for $1500 at my engine supplier, including my discount.

Yes, get a running 5.9L longblock from a salvage yard. Would be around $500-$800, and it'll run from the start. Then when you want to do major mods such as cam etc, just put new bearings in (they have compression between 135 and 150, so still pretty good and no need for rings). And they'll have under 130K miles on them. I'll PM you details.

 

You might want to read through this thread. Pick another shop.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-issues-6.html

 

Removing a multi port injection system to replace it with a carb is all kinds of stupid.

 

Hmm. Quibbling? I said "seems pricey" and you state not terribly - with your discount.....

For here, I think it is pricey. But like everything, local markets can vary considerably.

 

i got my 5.9 with 140k from a junk yard for 250. amazing oil pressure. all bearings were perfect, and has amazing oil pressure!

has enough power to lay a strip from a stop now... but thats because i dumped 3500 into it...

 

So my old man called me today when I was at work. He asked if he could stop in quick so I said sure.... He wanted to show off his new toy.... Lucky

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