Jonner
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Thanks guys for all the suggestions! I've been doing some research of my own and started pricing out a stroker just to see if I could afford it. Cheapest crankshaft I can find right now is $465 to my door, almost as much as the cheapest junkyard motor I can find. That sure puts things in perspective. There is no way I can or should build a stroker with the current state of my finances.
So, now I'm seeing if I'll be priced out of a stockish rebuild. That'll depend on parts, machine shop pricing, and extra items I'll have to purchase to round out the project. For extras, I'm still in need of a radiator (~$300+), probably some new injectors (~$110) to improve fuel economy/performance, my drums need turned (~$30), and I need to start seriously thinking about a ring and pinion rebuild/replace for my Chrysler 8.25 (~$100+).
I want this Jeep to be fun to drive again so a rebuild sounds great for peace of mind, performance, and reliability but can I swing the price. Calling the machine shop today for a rough estimate.
I found some reputable machine shops through other forum reviews which might be helpful for others in Ohio. I think I'll use M&M unless there is a huge price difference between M&M, Beach, and Fowler who all got a lot of positive recommendations.
• Beach Performance 10960 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH 43054-9604
Bob Beach (614-855-2143)
• Fowler Engines Inc. 3021 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
Jeff Fowler (614-258-2924), [email protected] "cater to blown alcohol work, blower rebuilds, tractor pull engines, top-end work, dedicated area just for race blowers, treat people fairly"
http://www.fowlerengines.com/index.html
• Metals Crankshaft 1435 E 45th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44103
(216-431-5778)
"In business since about 1947 Contact Pat who grew up in the business his father founded. Superb crankshaft grinding, welding, balancing. Block and head cleaning, boring, honing, head work, guides, valves. Will build certain select engines complete. Work is always superb"
• M&M Head Service 30 Reid Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740-369-6442)
• Randy's Automotive Machine Shop Inc 4029 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213
(614-235-9970)
• Phillip's Racing Engines, Grove City Ohio, 614-875-0040
• Performance Research
So, now I'm seeing if I'll be priced out of a stockish rebuild. That'll depend on parts, machine shop pricing, and extra items I'll have to purchase to round out the project. For extras, I'm still in need of a radiator (~$300+), probably some new injectors (~$110) to improve fuel economy/performance, my drums need turned (~$30), and I need to start seriously thinking about a ring and pinion rebuild/replace for my Chrysler 8.25 (~$100+).
I want this Jeep to be fun to drive again so a rebuild sounds great for peace of mind, performance, and reliability but can I swing the price. Calling the machine shop today for a rough estimate.
I found some reputable machine shops through other forum reviews which might be helpful for others in Ohio. I think I'll use M&M unless there is a huge price difference between M&M, Beach, and Fowler who all got a lot of positive recommendations.
• Beach Performance 10960 Johnstown Road, New Albany, OH 43054-9604
Bob Beach (614-855-2143)
• Fowler Engines Inc. 3021 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
Jeff Fowler (614-258-2924), [email protected] "cater to blown alcohol work, blower rebuilds, tractor pull engines, top-end work, dedicated area just for race blowers, treat people fairly"
http://www.fowlerengines.com/index.html
• Metals Crankshaft 1435 E 45th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44103
(216-431-5778)
"In business since about 1947 Contact Pat who grew up in the business his father founded. Superb crankshaft grinding, welding, balancing. Block and head cleaning, boring, honing, head work, guides, valves. Will build certain select engines complete. Work is always superb"
• M&M Head Service 30 Reid Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740-369-6442)
• Randy's Automotive Machine Shop Inc 4029 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213
(614-235-9970)
• Phillip's Racing Engines, Grove City Ohio, 614-875-0040
• Performance Research