Remanufactured engine purchasing

[TimK]

I have a 2011 Dodge Charger RT AWD and I'm looking for advise, on who to go with, for affordability and quality for a remanufactured engine company? All of the companies have good and bad reviews.

 

[mrsilv04]

Here's a first hand review:

I found out the hard way that Jasper struggles to reliably rebuild something as common as a GM 5.3 engine.

Went through 3 of them (under warranty) in less than one year. All work was performed by an authorized Jasper installer.

 

[TimK]

Jasper was one I was thinking about too! Thanks for the response. At least under warranty! Did it get corrected?

 

[MalibuRam65]

Here's a first hand review:

I found out the hard way that Jasper struggles to reliably rebuild something as common as a GM 5.3 engine.

Went through 3 of them (under warranty) in less than one year. All work was performed by an authorized Jasper installer.

Oh **** that’s not good

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Get a crate engine

This is what you need

 

[Chris142]

Get a crate engine

Best choice if available.

 

[SC Maintenance]

How different are they from a newer version 5.7? If the long block is the same, Late model used from a wreck?

 

[mrsilv04]

Jasper was one I was thinking about too! Thanks for the response. At least under warranty! Did it get corrected?

The shop was finally provided an engine that seems to run properly, if that's what you mean by "corrected". However, this last engine is shedding a high amount of lead during even relatively short OCIs, and this is clearly shown in UOAs.

One Jasper engine had a collapsed lifter. One Jasper engine had either a cracked head or a bad head gasket. This one is shedding lead into the oil.

No one from Jasper never apologized once for all of my lost time and the hassle that I personally experienced because of their level of incompetence. They reimbursed the shop for labor as little as they could (the shop likely lost money over it), and refused to reimburse anyone for lost fluids.

Installing Jasper #1:

Tearing down Jasper #1, and building Jasper #2, side by side:

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Best choice if available.

There's 1 left

 

[dfarr67]

Either a oem long block or if the engine isn't known for issues I would try to find a low mileage used.

 

[someonesomewhere]

Jasper was one I was thinking about too! Thanks for the response. At least under warranty! Did it get corrected?

My Dad bought a Jasper 300ci Ford I6 for an 82 F150. Developed a rod knock (if not more than one) within 100 miles after install. One of the tougher motors ever built, for reference.

Second one was fine. Replaced under warranty, no labor costs involved since we did the install but lots of time lost. Idk why he went rebuilt. I was advocating to build it ourselves. Would have been better off and hopped up. Lol. I think he just wanted the warranty.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

You are better off getting a used one.

 

[whatscooking]

In Jasper's defense, I installed several Powerstroke Diesels and 4.3 Chevys with never A problem, yes I was surprized.

 

[jhs914]

Either a oem long block or if the engine isn't known for issues I would try to find a low mileage used.

You asked for advice. This is what I would do if I were you.

 

[Donald]

I bought a Marshall reman engine. The first one had to be replaced after 15 minutes due to oil pressure issue. But the second one was fine.

How about a local machine shop rebuilding yours?

What's wrong with your current engine?

 

[CKN]

My Dad bought a Jasper 300ci Ford I6 for an 82 F150. Developed a rod knock (if not more than one) within 100 miles after install. One of the tougher motors ever built, for reference.

Second one was fine. Replaced under warranty, no labor costs involved since we did the install but lots of time lost. Idk why he went rebuilt. I was advocating to build it ourselves. Would have been better off and hopped up. Lol. I think he just wanted the warranty.

So you don't need a professional installer to keep the motor warranty?

 

[Exhaustgases]

So you don't need a professional installer to keep the motor warranty?

If not it just gives them an excuse to not warranty it. They all pretty much want a business to do the work.
Even though some new kid in said business could mess it up big time.

 

[Chris142]

About 25 yrs ago I bought and installed a rebuilt 392 international in my truck I had. Less than 30k later it had several burned valves and barely ran.

 

[TimK]

I bought a Marshall reman engine. The first one had to be replaced after 15 minutes due to oil pressure issue. But the second one was fine.

How about a local machine shop rebuilding yours?

What's wrong with your current engine?

It's got 203k on it and I replaced the radiator and water pump and timing about 2 years ago and got a code for timing belt had jumped a cog. That's another $1000 to $1500 and remanufactured engine is 0 miles for another $1000 to $2000. So just checking on what others have to say.

 

[TimK]

It's got 203k on it and I replaced the radiator and water pump and timing about 2 years ago and got a code for timing belt had jumped a cog. That's another $1000 to $1500 and remanufactured engine is 0 miles for another $1000 to $2000. So just checking on what others have to say.

Should've said another $1000 to $2000 on top of the $1500 that it would cost to do the timing belt again.