Looking for an engine….

[Josh Krebs]

The more I look online the more confused with all of the engine remanufacturing companies there are online. Why not take this problem to the people I know can steer me in the right direction? Specifically I’m looking for a 97 Dodge intrepid 3.3L V6. Affordable reputable company with respectable warranty. Anny suggestions?

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[EricTheCarGuy]

Try checking this website out. It can help you locate an engine or transmission in your area.

http://car-part.com

[Dustin Hicks]

[quote=”Jinglesld50″ post=67353]…Specifically I’m looking for a 97 Dodge intrepid 3.3L V6. Affordable reputable company with respectable warranty. Anny suggestions?[/quote]

Okay, there are several questions to answer first.
1. Where are you located? (transport cost)
2. Stock engine or modified? (mild to wild)?
3. Used or remanufactured?
4. What do you mean by respectable warranty?
5. What price range can you afford?
6. Long or short block?
7. Crate, remanufactured or rebuilt?
8. Is the vehicle even worth repairing?

Unfortunately, I think you’ll find that on a 16 year old car, #8 will be no. Depending on make/model, location and condition, the cost of a reman engine likely equals or exceeds the value of the car.

Also remember that most remanufactures add a core charge. You pay transportation cost, and budget at least 10% of the engine cost for miscellaneous materials, shop supplies, and parts you’ll find are bad during replacement.

If you are still interested, let me know. I’ll see what I can find for you.

Good Luck,
moparfan

[Bill]

Jasper seems to have a good reputation.

Check this out……..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu99Cj0B190

[Josh Krebs]

For moparfan7008,
1. Camanche Iowa, 52730
2. Stock
3. Re-manufactured
4. At least a year/12,000 miles
5. Would like to stay under $2000
6. Long
7. Re-manufactured
8. If it were me, Id take a chance on a salvage yard engine cuz yeah the car only Blue Books at around $2000 however Id be doing the engine swap on this car for a family member and they are of the opinion that you cant trust junkyard engines. Believe me Ive tried to sway this opinion, even found some salvage yards that offer a year warranty on engines but all was for not. At the end of they day it isn’t my car or money Im just doing the work. Stupid to put all that money into it yes but hey what can ya do?

[Dustin Hicks]

[quote=”Jinglesld50″ post=67513]For moparfan7008,
….8. If it were me, Id take a chance on a salvage yard engine cuz yeah the car only Blue Books at around $2000 however Id be doing the engine swap on this car for a family member and they are of the opinion that you cant trust junkyard engines. Believe me Ive tried to sway this opinion, even found some salvage yards that offer a year warranty on engines but all was for not. At the end of they day it isn’t my car or money Im just doing the work. Stupid to put all that money into it yes but hey what can ya do?[/quote]

Yeah, I’ve run into that too. OK, here’s the place I use: https://www.sandjengines.com I’ve had very good experiences with their engines, and love their warranty (7-Year/100,000 Mile Non-Prorated!).

They do ship for roughly $175-200 depending on engine weight and distance. They also separate the core charge. (It may be more cost effective to sell the core locally). Also, for me, they’re local (about 3 miles).

If you want to see some of the processes and testing they do: https://www.sandjengines.com/Videos

Please let us know how this turns out.

Good Luck
moparfan

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