Currently I have a 5.0 on my 1988 bronco. It is all stock with 33" tires on it. I think that my truck is a pig when it goes uphill on the freeway. I had my mechanic check the compression on the engine and it was not too bad ( I don't remember numbers). I have never had any other bronco so I really don't know if this is normal with the 5.0 or what?. I really don't have much money to throw into the engine, plus I have to pay for labor and that is why I would like to know if its worth it to rebuild the 5.0 or simply find a used 5.8. My mechanic keeps telling me that there is really not much difference when it comes to power on both. He says that if I were to rebuil the 5.0 with very little mods I would get the same power out of it. I was pretty much quoted about the same for either option I take. I would cost me about $700 to rebuild 5.0 engine plus $500 removal/installation, or buying a used 351w for $600 plus the installation. I know that if I install the 351W there is other details that I need to worry about. I am no expert and that is why I would like to hear some input. And before I get those f*&^ing comments, I did a search on this topic but I want specific comments and advice on my sittuation.
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
