Good Place to buy 3.7L Engine ???

[ToppDog]

Hello everyone. I just obtained two 2002 KJ's as parts vehicles & plan to piece together one working vehicle. Both engines are locked up after trying to turn with a breaker bar, so it looks like I will still need to get an engine elsewhere. The local salvage yards don't have any & say they are getting hard to come buy. I have checked a few places online that have them, but was wondering if there is anyplace the community highly recommends before moving forward.

So far I'm leaning towards https://carpartplanet.com/engines/j...kTYPfIzLxaU_RS9chpZrV6Y4gJcsfEawaAkVDEALw_wcB

Is this a good company to deal with? Any other thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[LibertyTC]

Many members here have had good success with Jasper engines.
They re build to a much higher standard for 3.7, and can install as well.
I believe their warranty is a 3 year 100k mile Nation wide warranty.

 

[dutch]

Many members here have had good success with Jasper engines.
They re build to a much higher standard for 3.7, and can install as well.
I believe their warranty is a 3 year 100k mile Nation wide warranty.

I'd go with a Jasper engine if you're planning to keep the Jeep.
I bought a Chevy pickup a few years back that had a 350 Jasper engine in it. Great engine imo but unfortunately my neighbors tree fell on it. Had to put a windshield in it and drove it a little more. Never had a problem with it.

 

[ltd02]

This place has a good reputation around my area.
https://www.powertrainproducts.net/

It's only about an hour or so away from me.
Would help if you list approximately where you're located. There are people who use this site from all over the world.

 

[ToppDog]

Thanks for the replies. I am in Washington State. I will look into Jasper engines as well.

 

[lfhoward]

X2 on the Jasper engines. The Jasper in mine is going on 130K miles.

 

[Luke]

You had to replace your engine? Sheesh I must have missed that during my hiatus!

 

[lfhoward]

Back in 2014 my original engine spun a rod bearing. I had installed a JBA lift, skids, rock sliders, etc. and loved the Jeep, which was only 6 years old at the time. I had always done maintenance religiously so I can’t say what caused the spun bearing. I am the second owner though and maybe the first one neglected some oil changes. The Jasper engine I got back then is still going strong.

 

[Drag Line]

Not a rebuilt, just a recycled engine.
B&R recycle for engine. run test compression test & fluid leak check test documented on every engine.
They are on the web.
Just an alternative. I’m not endorsing them nor do I have one from them.

 

[jimbobwa]

Back in 2014 my original engine spun a rod bearing. I had installed a JBA lift, skids, rock sliders, etc. and loved the Jeep, which was only 6 years old at the time. I had always done maintenance religiously so I can’t say what caused the spun bearing. I am the second owner though and maybe the first one neglected some oil changes. The Jasper engine I got back then is still going strong.

The rod cap is a shear type and they don't have a location tab in the rod bearing. That's why they ALL spin a rod bearing. Another "new and improved" engineering achievement.