What are the advantages of a "Stroker engine"?

Can I switch over from Carbureted to a Fuel injected engine?

Do I need a high priced Ignition System to go with my performance Engine?

What are the advantages of using an Aluminum Cylinder Head?

Do I need Forged pistons, Crankshaft or connecting Rods for my performance Engine?

What's the Difference between a Short Block, Long block and Turnkey Engine ?

What's the difference between a 289, 302, 351w, 351c, 400m, 460???....

Can you get 400 Horsepower out of a 289??

What's Makes Engine Factory Different from the Other Mass Market Engine Suppliers?

Which Engine Combination is right for my Vehicle?

This is one of the most common questions our technicians answer. We will ask you a list of questions that will help point you in the right direction.

For example:

A.       What is your car or truck being used for?

B.       How often do you drive your vehicle?

C.       Is idle quality important to you?

D.       Do you have a budget your working with or don’t want to exceed?

These are just a few of the questions we will address to make your buying decision the proper one for you. 

Lets say for example you have an early Mustang with a 5.0 liter that has high mileage and is tired.  You are looking for something you can use as a daily driver with good low end torque plus midrange horsepower for highway use and your budget for a complete turnkey engine is under $5,000.00.

Engine Factory offers several variations of the 302.

302 / 200 HP Stock

302 / 275 HP Stage 1 - One step up from stock engine

302 / 350 HP Stage 2 – Two steps up from Stock engine

302 / 370 HP Stage 3 – Three steps up from Stock engine

347 / 430 HP Stroker Stage 4 – Four steps up from Stock engine

We would recommend the 302 / 350 HP version as being a good overall fit for this customer.  It is worth mentioning though that all of our engines are very streetable.  Just that some are more aggressive than others.

Will my factory Transmission withstand the added horsepower?

This is a concern for people wanting more power but are worried that their factory tranny is not up to the job.  Most of our engines as are not for all out racing.  That is why we usually say that  factory transmissions will bolt up and work great for cruising and occasional strip use.  As you get more and more radical with an engine the transmission can receive some upgrades for instance using a higher stall speed converter and / or put a shift kit in for stronger shifts. You have control over the gas pedal so you have ultimate control. As with anything the weakest link is always going to go first. So lets say if you have an original engine putting out 125 HP and you are moving up to a 400 + HP street beast. More than  likely your Transmission needs to be upgraded. Different Gear Ratios can also have a huge affect on low end power.

Can I swap to a different or larger engine than what I currently have?

This is a yes or no answer.  Whenever your swapping out to a different or larger engine some questions that would need to be addressed.

1. Will all your existing parts ex: Pulley, Brackets, Transmission, exhaust etc. switch over to the larger engine?

2. Are you committed to spending the extra labor time and expense to making the transition work if it is not a direct bolt in swap?

3. Will you see a significant gain in horsepower in making the change?

The good news is that there are some engines that can interchange very easily.  One very popular upgrade our customers do with early mustangs having 289’s or 302’s is switch over to a 351w. This is pretty much a direct bolt in with the proper setup.  Speak to our Sales Tech staff regarding swaps and they can give you some input.

What are the advantages of buying a Ford Crate Engine from Engine Factory?

When you purchase a turnkey engine from Engine Factory you will receive a fully dressed assembly. Here is a list of what most of our engines come with:

What other Add-ons will be needed with my engine purchase?

When you purchase the complete engine package from the Engine Factory basically everything is there for you.  Some of your responsibilities would include:

• Exhaust System

• Engine Mounts

• Transmission

• Front Pulley System (Some exceptions Apply)

What are the Advantages of Using an Aluminum Cylinder Head ?

1.                  Aluminum Cylinder Heads can together to save as much as a 100 lbs.

2.                  Have superior flow characteristics with larger intake & exhaust runners

3.                  Hardened interlocking valve seats which allow use with Unleaded Fuel

4.                  Stainless Steel  1 piece high swirl valves with 2 positive oil control seals

5.                  Have Bronze guide inserts for better heat transfer

6.                  Most are street legal and interchange with factory Cylinder Heads

What are the advantages of a "Stroker engine"?

Can I switch over from Carbureted to a Fuel injected engine?

This is definitely a common question.  It is possible to convert over from Fuel Injection but we recommend staying with what you originally have. Reason being, there is a big financial and time investment to do the conversion.  Also if do not have the technical knowledge to do this it could become a nightmare.   Some of the things required to do the switch would include purchasing : a Computer, Wiring Harness, Sensors, Intake Plenums, Throttle Body, Injectors, Fuel Rail etc.  The fuel pressure rates are different also which may require you to swap out your fuel tank.  The new carburetors today are very reliable and tuned very easily. We do this all for you when you buy a turnkey engine package  from the Engine Factory.

Do I need a high priced Ignition System to go with my performance Engine?

We have found that most of the Aftermarket Distributors make elaborate claims of significant Horsepower gains.  This is simply not true.  Unless your driving consistently over 6000 RPMs it can be a waste of money. A factory electronic distributor with quality coil will deliver plenty of spark to give excellent throttle response.

Do I need Forged Pistons, Crankshaft or Connecting Rods for my Performance Engine ?

This depends upon the use of the car or truck.  For daily driven grocery getters or  even weekend warriors, most engines kept under 5500 RPMs will hold up very well without making the investment into Forged pistons, Rods or the Steel Crankshaft. So for most street performance enthusiasts we usually go with a Hypereutectic piston which transfer heat easily and you can still very tight clearances.  ARP quality rod bolts used for added insurance.  The factory crankshaft will not break unless there is a cause and affect circumstance like for instance a balancer bolt left loose, a flywheel not installed correctly or main cap bolts improperly torqued in place.  The aftermarket makes cast steel crankshafts which are around 25% stronger than original nodular cranks which we generally use for engines delivering up to 500 HP.  When engines are running a supercharger or nitrous we would recommend going with Forged components.

What are the advantages of using an Aluminum Cylinder Head?

1.                  Aluminum Cylinder Heads can together to save as much as a 100 lbs.

2.                  Have superior flow characteristics with larger intake & exhaust runners

3.                  Hardened interlocking valve seats which allow use with Unleaded Fuel

4.                  Stainless Steel  1 piece high swirl valves with 2 positive oil control seals

5.                  Have Bronze guide inserts for better heat transfer

6.                  Most are street legal and interchange with factory Cylinder Heads

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