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Author:  Arkie [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  Wait is Over
OK, so after 7 weeks of waiting the shop I hired to install my O'Reilly Auto Parts crate 4.2 called that it's done. I'm in the auto repair/tire business, but don't do major repairs and this guy came highly recommended by both my Oreilly store manager, a friend who's been building trannies since the 70's, and a friend who's closing his shop to raise chickens (bbbaaaaadd move in my mind).

Now my $2,500. Liberty has a $2,800. engine and $900 in labor. :BINGO: Sure ran well on the 20mile trip home.

Time to start planning the other stuff, lift, bumpers, roof rack, rock guards, et al,,,,,,,

Bob
Author:  WhitbyKJ [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
You gots a V8 ? Woo woot!
Author:  RenKJ [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
Could you post the engine stats/ a link to it, i couldn't find any crate engines on the website
Author:  DarbyWalters [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
4.2 L I6 Vortec???

or Ford 4.2L V6???

or ??? a converted Mercury 4.2L Diesel... :pepper: :BANANA: would be killer
Author:  mass-hole [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
DarbyWalters wrote:
4.2 L I6 Vortec???

or Ford 4.2L V6???

or ??? a converted Mercury 4.2L Diesel... :pepper: :BANANA: would be killer


If were gunna start swapping brands, why not a 5.3L or 6.0 GM V8. Those fit in anything.
Author:  JeepMorrison [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
Or why not a Ford 427 DOHC??
Author:  mass-hole [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:39 pm ]
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4x4kayak2112 wrote:
Or why not a Ford 427 DOHC??


:-)r

But seriously, the GM LS blocks are like the size of my weed wacker motor. I've seem people put them in motorcycles, no joke.
Author:  tommudd [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
You mean O'Reilly Auto Parts sells more than chrome exhaust tips and wax?
Interesting............
Even more interesting is what motor was installed
Author:  Arkie [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
Sorry, should have checked back in sooner. My distraction has led to quite a lot of confusion, evidently. Engine is a direct replacement, OE type 3.7. Expect a bit of derision, being a career automotive repair 60 year old. :oops:

So far, so good! Starts, runs, sounds great. Yes, O'Reilly is, I guess the best parts outlet I've ever used, could have something to do with the local store having an involved manager who was the "resale manager" for years before taking full managerial position. Now he has a "kid", approx 24, as resale contact person who's doing a great job also. Rest assured, there are more people in parts stores who's best talent is keeping the counter from floating off the floor. :roll:

Even at that, they'll all do to watch. When I first realized old motor was fubar I called for a price and my "buddy" came up with $3,1xx.xx. I said "you mean 3 grand even?", "yea, I suppose so. Approximately 4 months later when I had sold some odds and ends and ratholed enough to pay for it I called back; "Hey Eric, remember that engine you priced me for my Jeep?" "Sorta, are you finally ready?" "Yea, you remember pricing it at $2,800?" "NO, but if that's what I said,,,," "Yep, get her ordered". Wiley buggers on both sides of the counter.

Bob
Author:  tommudd [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
:lol: :lol: There ya go, good deal!
Author:  Arkie [ Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wait is Over
Left it at a local (hick) dealer to have 2 keys and a "fob" programmed when they get a chance to "slip it in a crack" in their work schedule.

Bob


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