k9bxj 1 Posted April 23, 2019 You will like the kit from Russ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azoutlaw480 0 Posted April 23, 2019 Aw man, but heck yea too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adriaanvn99 3 Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks all! Just got the donor engine from a 1998 with 160 000 miles on it. Getting ready to strip it and send of some of the cosmetic stuff to get media blasted and ceramic coated. Once I get the final word from Russ the sub assembly will be off to the machine shop to get cleaned and honed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 169 Posted April 23, 2019 Wow:eek: I-17 can be tough on our jeeps.. Excited to see how everything turns out in the end. Best of luck AA!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adriaanvn99 3 Posted May 27, 2019 The engine rebuild has started to take some shape! I was hoping to have everything buttoned up before months end but unfortunately I was waiting for my 258 crankshaft which was difficult to find! I eventually got a custom one from Scat and it was balanced and micro polished by Russ Pottenger. Once I get back from my travels, it should be a straight forward assembly! I was originally planning on doing a 4.2 Stroker, which utilized a 232 crankshaft and boring the cylinder .060”, but since I was upgrading to forged piston rods it made sense to run the 258 crankshaft and a .030” bore which puts it at 4.6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k9bxj 1 Posted May 28, 2019 You will like the extra grunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 169 Posted May 28, 2019 Have you thought about ceramic coating your header? Motor's going to look great when it's all back together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adriaanvn99 3 Posted May 28, 2019 Nice goodies. Thanks George! You will like the extra grunt. Yes I definitely think it was a step in the right direction, thanks for your advise earlier! Have you thought about ceramic coating your header? Motor's going to look great when it's all back together! I was thinking that since it was mandrel bent stainless steel it wasn’t necessary, but I might reconsider my thoughts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
