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Jfuhr83
02-23-2014, 10:58 AM
So the truck I bought with the blown head gaskets, I had to drive more than I wanted to before I got it fixed. And I'm pretty sure the engine is all but locked up.
I know a used engine would be a better deal but then it's a crap shoot how long that will last. I was planning on paying 2000 to have the head gaskets changed. For 2500 I can get a jasper and suck it up and do it myself.
Anybody put one of these in their truck.
Any opinions on them?
Thanks
John

alfie
02-23-2014, 11:53 AM
I only seen one engine from them come through our shop. Was on a 7.3 diesel and sold the customer the wrong emission level. They paid to correct it. So that being said. They didn't hesitate to make it right. That's all I have seen.


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Why not a ford reman? Have u priced them out ? Try tousley ford for prices


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Jfuhr83
02-23-2014, 02:18 PM
I have not I guess, for 1 I'm not sure how much I like the aluminum head thing and I was told the Jaspers are cast iron... And I guess I always assume oem is more expensive

alfie
02-23-2014, 05:13 PM
I would check them out and compare warranty too. I think Ford has 3 yr unlimited miles warranty on gas motor.


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Jersey_Joe
02-23-2014, 06:02 PM
Go ford. You want aluminum heads. Iron r def not the way of the future. I had an 03 fx4 lariat. I put a new ford engine in and it was fantastic I went a little overkill. But I had big power. I will tell u this brother. When it comes to a warrenty issue. You r gonna wish u did it through ford because they will handle the issue. If it's not ford. They will drag there feet till your out of warrenty to screw u. That's the name of the game. Trust me. 3,200$ u can get a 5.4 from ford. I did mine in a weekend. With a 60,000 mike warrenty. U can't beat that. Jasper? Not sure. Is have to do some research to give u an answer. But I can tell u anything u want about ford. Welcome to the forum and I'll b glad to help u in any way I can

Jfuhr83
02-23-2014, 06:08 PM
Thanks man. I'll check ford's pricing. Was 3200 with core or after you got your core back?

Jersey_Joe
02-23-2014, 06:34 PM
Absolutely. I bought a 4v aluminum gt500 engine and put it in my truck. 522hp at the crank.

cooperf150-06
02-23-2014, 07:12 PM
Absolutely. I bought a 4v aluminum gt500 engine and put it in my truck. 522hp at the crank.

Haha I buy one for my truck joe u put it in for me

RhinoZ24
02-23-2014, 07:34 PM
Thanks man. I'll check ford's pricing. Was 3200 with core or after you got your core back?

If you get the plain 3V 5.4 originally intended for the F-150, or the 2V or 3V 4.6L it'll be cheaper most likely.

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Haha I buy one for my truck joe u put it in for me

Lmao, I like that idea. Joe's Engine Shop.

Jersey_Joe
02-23-2014, 07:51 PM
Haha I buy one for my truck joe u put it in for me
Done

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Grass customs.

cooperf150-06
02-23-2014, 07:59 PM
Done ---------- Grass customs.

I will hold u to it haha, I will drop that kind if money in the truck to keep from buying a $40000 new one

Jersey_Joe
02-23-2014, 08:30 PM
6600$. Long block heads and wiring. Through me of course. I'll custom make ur exhaust. I know right? Remember when they were30k? Lol

cooperf150-06
02-23-2014, 09:01 PM
6600$. Long block heads and wiring. Through me of course. I'll custom make ur exhaust. I know right? Remember when they were30k? Lol
Yeah I got mine for 22,000 brand new last on the lot. Haha I will get with u because I am thinking about it. Would I need a new transmission to

Jersey_Joe
02-24-2014, 06:30 AM
Depends which one u have? Lol.

Jfuhr83
02-24-2014, 06:45 PM
Ford wants 3000. I can get one at local junk yard with 100,000 miles listed in A condition for $850, I might just do that. Had someone tell me all the ford 4.6 and 5.4 are junk and just blow head gaskets and Leak at the exhaust manifold... Any thoughts on this. I don't drive my truck daily, but when I need it I NEED it and I don't have time to work on it constantly. Maintenance I understand. Any thoughts?

RhinoZ24
02-24-2014, 07:36 PM
Idk what that guy did to his truck or if he's even driven a Ford before but that's the biggest load of s*** I've ever heard. The Triton's were great engines and as long as you keep up on preventative and scheduled maintenance you will have no problems of that sort. My '05 has the 4.6, never had any issues with it. My dad's '05 Expedition has the 5.4 and its still running strong. The people that say stuff like that are always the people that don't care for their vehicles or do any normal maintenance, and then blame Ford and say they make crappy vehicles when they break down even though it was their own fault.

Ford Fan#1
02-24-2014, 08:43 PM
Couldn't have said it better my friend

alfie
02-25-2014, 12:06 AM
Trust me. Ford 4.6 and 5.4 are great motors.


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Jersey_Joe
02-25-2014, 12:30 AM
I've had the original 5.0. A supercharged terminator 4.6. A 2v 5.4. A supercharged twin turboed 4 valve 5.4. A 4v 5.4. And the new 5.0 currently. Nothing. And I say again. Nothing. Ever has out pulled any of those motors. Out ran or outdone those motors. Believe me when I say this. Who ever told u that is just a ford hater. A long block engine swap is what u Wana do. Cheep. Warranted and not that hard. I did mine in a weekend.

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Glad to help with any questions u have about this. I've done it. So fire away

RhinoZ24
02-25-2014, 01:35 AM
Trust me. Ford 4.6 and 5.4 are great motors.

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Coming from a Ford Tech, you know it's true lol.

slim
02-25-2014, 09:02 AM
Ahh I love these comments lol. My uncles oil pump failed somehow in his 04 fx4 5.4 f150 and he got a new engine from ford and they installed it for 5500. Only ppl I ever hear hate on ford are 1. ford haters 2. have no idea what they are talking about and 3. plain ol ignorant!

Ford Fan#1
02-25-2014, 09:34 AM
Ahh I love these comments lol. My uncles oil pump failed somehow in his 04 fx4 5.4 f150 and he got a new engine from ford and they installed it for 5500. Only ppl I ever hear hate on ford are 1. ford haters 2. have no idea what they are talking about and 3. plain ol ignorant! the truth!

slim
02-25-2014, 11:28 AM
the truth!

:)

Jersey_Joe
02-25-2014, 12:14 PM
Ahh I love these comments lol. My uncles oil pump failed somehow in his 04 fx4 5.4 f150 and he got a new engine from ford and they installed it for 5500. Only ppl I ever hear hate on ford are 1. ford haters 2. have no idea what they are talking about and 3. plain ol ignorant!
X2!!!

RhinoZ24
02-25-2014, 03:57 PM
Ahh I love these comments lol. My uncles oil pump failed somehow in his 04 fx4 5.4 f150 and he got a new engine from ford and they installed it for 5500. Only ppl I ever hear hate on ford are 1. ford haters 2. have no idea what they are talking about and 3. plain ol ignorant!

Agreed, it's always the little Bowtie boys or Dodge fan girls that hate on Ford and say the stuff about them breaking down when half of them have never stepped foot into a Ford vehicle at all.

slim
02-25-2014, 04:16 PM
Dude true story lol.. My friend has an 02 lifted z71 and said he would blow the paint off my ford... Raced him.. Smacked the lil bow tie off his chevy!! He drove mine just for the heck of it and loooved it. He actually wanted to sell his and buy mine. Tried hard too. I was shocked.

RhinoZ24
02-25-2014, 04:46 PM
Lmao, good job at convincing him which brand is the best.

slim
02-25-2014, 06:05 PM
Lol yep and it's not even like racing determines which truck is better. He pulled up to the party.. Called me out.. Spanked that chevy and that's all she wrote.

alfie
02-25-2014, 07:19 PM
Coming from a Ford Tech, you know it's true lol.

Of course it's true. You cannot post anything in the internet that isn't true.

I Read it on the internet.


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RhinoZ24
02-25-2014, 07:45 PM
Just like this is completely true too!!

Jersey_Joe
02-26-2014, 12:11 AM
Of course it's true. You cannot post anything in the internet that isn't true. I Read it on the internet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hahahahaha

Jfuhr83
02-26-2014, 01:07 AM
Found a used 4.6 138,000 miles listed in A condition, tested runs good, are exact words from slavage yard, $850. For 1/3 of a remanufactured long block my budget is telling me to go that rout. Got it in the garage, hood off, and engine hoist. Then I had to leave for work, but here goes... Never done this before... But then when my parents gave me my first car right after my dad blew the head gasket I'd never done that either...

Any suggestions on things to look at/ replace while I got the engine out?

RhinoZ24
02-26-2014, 01:52 AM
Motor mounts, wiring, fuel lines and such. Be a good start.

alfie
02-26-2014, 11:48 AM
When it comes to putting used engines on my car or anyone's. I remove a cam cap from
Each head and inspect for scoring. This will tell a lot about how the oil changes services it had. The rear cam caps arête last to get oil pressure and the first signs of wear due to oiling issues. May be worth looking into. Would hate to install a motor just to pull it out.

Just my 2 cents.

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Jfuhr83
02-27-2014, 07:48 AM
When it comes to putting used engines on my car or anyone's. I remove a cam cap from
Each head and inspect for scoring. This will tell a lot about how the oil changes services it had. The rear cam caps arête last to get oil pressure and the first signs of wear due to oiling issues. May be worth looking into. Would hate to install a motor just to pull it out.

Just my 2 cents.

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Thanks, I'll see if I can check that out.

Jfuhr83
03-02-2014, 10:19 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/03/etaha5ag.jpg getting there, checked gasket availability at Azone, somebody mentioned to me changing oil pump, it's 80 bucks, is this a part that commonly goes out? If not I'll probably just pull the pan, clean the screen and throw it on. Also planning to get new rear main seal and exhaust manifold gaskets... But right now I think that's about it.

Jfuhr83
03-04-2014, 08:31 PM
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Man, those tranny bolts suck. God I hope this engine runs good. Cuz I do not want to do this again.