What kind of luck have you had with remanufactured engines????

[sheckyZ28]

I was wondering what people had to say about remanufactured engines. Primarly recon. What luck has someone had who actually has used one for a TR application?

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by sheckyZ28
I was wondering what people had to say about remanufactured engines. Primarly recon. What luck has someone had who actually has used one for a TR application?

You mean like Jasper remans? They are probably pretty hard to find with all the correct parts, (Block, crank etc)..

*I* wouldn't trust one for my TR.

 

[John84GN]

I have a recon engine in my n/a regal, with no problems I mean NO problems, except from routine maintenance...until Friday...blown headgasket... Engine has 60K on it, and I can DEFINATLY say that I have probably abused the hell out of it...

Also, dad's van (Ford 1 ton) has a recon in it, and ditto about the results...no problems at all...strong engines, but can't help ya about the TR's...

John

 

[gndriver]

I have a remanu from ATK no problems yet with 6000 miles.

 

[NASSTY]

Originally posted by gndriver
I have a remanu from ATK no problems yet with 6000 miles.

I've also got an ATK reman with 13k miles.Mine runs great.

 

[sheckyZ28]

Does anyone know any differernces there might be between Recon and ATK?

 

[NASSTY]

Originally posted by sheckyZ28
Does anyone know any differernces there might be between Recon and ATK?

I don't know But if you buy a reman'd engine make sure it has a rolled fillet turbo crankshaft not turned more than 10/10.

 

[turbot2112]

i have a jasper motor with a little over 30,000 on it and no problems yet, knock on wood.

 

[BlackAssGN]

website

does atk or recon have a web site?

 

[sheckyZ28]

http://www.reconengines.com

http://www.atk-engines.com

 

[terryk]

$1500 for an 86/87 Turbo long block is a great price if the quality is there.

 

[sheckyZ28]

Im going to call Recon tomorrow and ask them some questions?

 

[BlackAssGN]

could you let me know what you find out? my email is kjellberger@yahoo.com

 

[DonnieShort]

Has anybody used Groomes engines?

 

[commiepunk]

How hard would it be to put an 87 GN motor in my Chevy to swap with my 305? Would my TH-350 work with the motor? Would it be mandentory to buy and Intercooler? It would be pretty cool to have a 3.8 in my Nova.

 

[sheckyZ28]

Originally posted by commiepunk
How hard would it be to put an 87 GN motor in my Chevy to swap with my 305? Would my TH-350 work with the motor? Would it be mandentory to buy and Intercooler? It would be pretty cool to have a 3.8 in my Nova.

You would have to get a computer to run it, diifernet fuel pumps, yes use a intercooler, or you can get a pre-85 TR 3.8, fabricate motor mounts, im not sure but a 200r4 may work with your crossmember, not a 700, and you could use the TH-350, but it would run like crap. People have put them in different cars, from mustangs to first gen camaros, so it can be done.

I didnt find out much about the Recon engine when i called them, he gave me some part numbers for the crank, but my dumba$$ lost them, im going to try and find another number with more technical service. He suggested to me that I can get a custom made engine, made to my specs, but that still didnt answer my question about what all was in then engine.