Engine Rebuilders

[RedeyeRacing]

Have a neighbor I’m helping with his 08 JKU. The 3.8 went south and he needs to replace/rebuild it. Been a lot of years since I have had one rebuilt. Any machine shops/builders in town worth talking to? Would like to make it stronger and better than a cheap bulk rebuilder.


Thanks!

Nate

 

[Jesser04]

Helped a friend with a 496 in his boat we used hunter in west valley and it’s been great. I went with him to drop it off and they were easy to work with.

 

[pkrfctr]

The 3.8 isnt worth rebuilding! Swap it out.

 

[zmotorsports]

You can find a lift out fairly reasonable but you then run the risk of getting one that also is on its last leg. You can definitely replace it with a lift out (maybe even a couple) for less money than a rebuild. That being said I like to do things myself and if mine went I would rebuild it myself even if it did cost a few bucks more.

If you could find one that you knew the history on it would be even better. I just sold my 3.8 litre out of my 2011 for a very good deal along with the 42RLE transmission that had 92k miles on it and was running in top condition and not burning oil. The guy who bought it threw a rod out the side of his in his 2008 that had 156k on it and he was ecstatic to find mine.

Mike

 

[gatchmo5710]

The 3.8 isnt worth rebuilding! Swap it out.

but then again... the JK isnt worth building. Swap IT out!

Here in southern Utah ive had good luck with Reynolds Motor Machine.

 

[zmotorsports]

but then again... the JK isnt worth building. Swap IT out!

WOAH, WOAH, WOAH now..... Let's check ourselves there. That's enough of that kind of talk.

Mike

 

[UNSTUCK]

I would never consider rebuilding most modern engines. They are are considered throw away parts nowadays. At least the gassers are. If you are sure you want to rebuild, get a few quotes and then get a quote for a 6.2L conversion.

 

[RedeyeRacing]

Thanks for the feedback. He actually owns 2 JK’s. One has a 5.7 Hemi swap already. This one his son drives and doesn’t want to spend the $ for a second conversion. The block only has 85k miles. It’s been wheeled a lot but appears he spun a main bearing. Will check out Hunter because we are in Salt Lake.

 

[Shawn]

I have used Pro Machine to do some work for me. I strongly recommend them!!

 

[Homefryy]

I had Clegg Machine in Orem rebuild my 4.0 after it spun a rod bearing and have been happy with their work so far.

 

[pkrfctr]

WOAH, WOAH, WOAH now..... Let's check ourselves there. That's enough of that kind of talk.

Mike

Lol, you tell him. The body is at least ok.