new 4.6 1996 complete is it worth it

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.
 
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 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.
 
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?
 
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
 
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