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jessemthompson · 01-11-2018, 11:02 PM

The big questions haven’t been answered. What do you want? Power? Warranty? Looking to save money? Originality? Personally, I would tear the 402 apart first and see if the cylinder walls are still in good shape. If the 402 is rebuildable, you’ll save some $$$. You can also throw some performance parts in there to wake her up and still be cheaper than the crate engine. If money isn’t and issue and saving time is, go with the crate engine. You’ll have a warranty and only be down the time it takes you to R&R the engine.

01-11-2018, 11:02 PM	#11
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 955	Re: Rebuilt engine The big questions haven’t been answered. What do you want? Power? Warranty? Looking to save money? Originality? Personally, I would tear the 402 apart first and see if the cylinder walls are still in good shape. If the 402 is rebuildable, you’ll save some $$$. You can also throw some performance parts in there to wake her up and still be cheaper than the crate engine. If money isn’t and issue and saving time is, go with the crate engine. You’ll have a warranty and only be down the time it takes you to R&R the engine.