Engine replacement or no?

[Stangboi89]

I have an 89 mustang 5.0 lx convertible that I recently bought. I was told it has over 200,000 miles on it. Originally from north Carolina and Florida. I'm curious to know if it's worth it to pay for a compression test or should i just have a new one put in. Taking into consideration it runs very well. No smoke or ticks. No overheating.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

If I were worried I'd pay for a test first.
It all depends on how the pervious owner or owners maintained the car and how hard it was driven.

 

[Stangboi89]

I believe it has only had 2 owners before me. And just with the way it looks. I would believe that the owners were pretty meticulous on taking care of it. It already has alot of new parts.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

People have reported 200K-300K on a 302 without any major problems, so once again I'd pay for the test rather than buy a rebuilt block.

 

[Stangboi89]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

 

[squekster]

I would do a cylinder balance test which you can do yourself.
It will tell you if you have any low compression cylinders

https://www.corral.net/tech/maintenance/eecivtest-balance.html