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Answered 2010-10-13 08:06:07
When any engine has a rough idle in park or neutral, it usually indicates that the firing order of the sparkplug wires may not be correct. A new engine usually means all new parts. Bring it to a shop and ask them to make sure the firing order is correct.
Make sure they connected all the engine mounts and the transmission mount as well.
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