Need an engine... advice please!!!

[stacker46]

Sorry for the long post, but I need some help!

Ok... so it's been determined... my CJ is dead ... well, the engine needs rebuilt at least.

So, now I have a early winter project and I'll have a fresh engine and will be ready to go for next year.

My question for everyone is: Should I rebuild, or buy a remanufactured engine, or maybe buy a 4.0 FI and swap in? I have ~$1200 to put into it, but of course want to get out as cheap as possible (and still have a good engine).

So what's your advice? Also, if you have any websites or companies I should look towards for parts, let me know.

I guess the lift and tires will have to wait... you save up money, and something will always come up that you have to spend it on... sigh :?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Tug-n-pull]

Try Jasper! For the money there is not a better rebuilt engin on the market in my book. tug

 

[jeepin916]

i would rebuild.... its cheaper and u can squeez out more power with less money.

 

[gunner]

what type of engine do you have, and do you have the space, time, and tools to rebuild

if you do, I would do it yourself - not necessarily because of the price, but because you get and intimate working knowledge of your ride

 

[stacker46]

It's an 82 CJ7 with a 258. My biggest problem right now is the space and time for a rebuild, so I might let someone else rebuild it (haven't decided yet).

I have thought about Jasper because of all the good things I have read about them, but it would definitly be cheaper to rebuild. I guess I have time to decide.

Any more suggestions (or opinions), let 'em fly.

 

[jeepin916]

well if your going to spend the money to get someone to rebuild it just order one from jasper. they warrantee there stuff for like 3 years and its deffinatly worth it. i have a jasper trans in my TJ now and it runs great.

 

[MudderChuck]

I´ve taken a few 4.2´s apart, maybe I just over do things. But the crank always seemed pretty scored, machining or replacement crank? Standard bearing or oddball main bearings (have to buy 2 or 3 sets, sometimes). Cylinder walls were seriously cone shaped. Motor dip/wash and over boring. Probably a quality rebuild, could be cheaper in the long run.

 

[BakedAlaskan]

I agree order a rebuilt motor. Way worth the extra money in saved time, hassle, and someone else to shoulder it if it fails. (Don't ask how I know that last example :roll: )

 

[jps4jeep]

Contact clifford performance, see what it will cost http://www.thepcshopper.com/cliffordperformance/main.htm

 

[avyoung]

I don't remeber where I found it but I found an extra long block which has everything but the valve cover and Oil pan for around $700. I just did a search on the web. I do not know if it was a good company or not but I saw several in that price range.

 

[stacker46]

Anyone know anything about this company: Precision Engine Rebuilders... http://www.precisionengine.com/g_engines_d_amc.html

They seem to have a decent price, but cheap isn't necessarily the best.