'90 Bronco, 5.0 just went out (suggestions please)

[7.62x51]

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[trc46]

Question is what is his goal for the truck?

 

[7.62x51]

Just a solid, dependable hunting truck.

 

[trc46]

Well he could get a 306 with a rebuilt tranny done pretty cheap. The 306 is just .30 over 302 but he may need new heads so maybe try finding a stroked motor close to him.

 

[SonicDTR]

Depends on the budget. Cheapest is probably a junkyard runner.

 

[offroadkarter]

Find a JY 95-96 351W, if he gets a 96 he can convert to MAF. The 96's are roller cam, I am 85% positive the 95's are also roller cam but if now I know 94-96's are all "roller ready" blocks.

 

[Camaro_94]

I had a 90 bronco with 175k miles and had a similar thing happen. Motor blew up.

I found a 5.0 out of a 89 crown vic and swapped it in. Had to reuse some of the engine parts/accessories but I found the motor with 40k miles and paid $350 for it.

 

[99cobrablack]

I would craigslist like hell for a used motor if he's working on cheap.

 

[Gray_Ghost]

I vote finding a wrecked first gen Lightning for the motor and various parts.