Good machine shop for a 4.0 stroker re-build ?

[DaveB]

My son's Comanche 4.0 is getting tired after 230 K plus miles. He would like to put in a stroker kit while he is at it. Does anyone know of a good machine shop that has experience with Jeep I6 stroker builds ? I have several 4.0 cores that we can use do the build without taking his jeep off the road. He would like to find a good shop that will take their time and do it right.

 

[neagtea]

I like steve watson up at felt machine in ogden.
Have had good luck with RPM (Rons Precision Machine) and Red Hale (Hunter Machine) I think.

 

[mike20]

honestly i would just buy one online, i have a friend that did his (4.6L) and it was about 5k, but theirs places online that sell the full 4.7L long block for around 2700. Check the link below....

http://www.titanengines.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=26359

 

[Tacoma]

I'd do it in the garage.

RPM did my 360's for a good price and they knew about some of the Jeep particularities.. I wouldn't be nervous using them again. I've heard good things about Felt too.

Nice running into you two today, BTW. An unexpected pleasantry.

 

[DaveB]

I'd do it in the garage.

RPM did my 360's for a good price and they knew about some of the Jeep particularities.. I wouldn't be nervous using them again. I've heard good things about Felt too.

Nice running into you two today, BTW. An unexpected pleasantry.

Thanks, it was fun talking for a bit. We went out snow wheeling off of the Pony Express Trail and had a good time and didn't get stuck.

 

[astjp2]

Carl at Jensen in Ogden. He helped on mine and is going to do my 572 hemi. Tim

 

[radjeeper]

Dave, give me a call sometime next week. I did one of these for a customer. It turned out nice with gobs of power. However, there is a lot to be said for buying one from a reputable engine builder. I use a local SLC machine shop, a one man show, that does excellent work. He and I worked together on it. Because it was a stroker with tight clearances we blueprinted and balanced it and CC'd the combustion chambers. It runs on premium gas and is fun to drive.

 

[DaveB]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I'll have to call and talk it over. My son is currently saving up for the rebuild and has a way to go still before he can afford it but wants to get suggestions.