Jasper Engines
07-06-2013, 07:38 AM
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With high mile iron, it does get to the point of nickle and diming on a favorite rig or sell it and either buy new or a 'better' used which could turn out to be getting someone else's problem child or a 'good' one. Back in the day, you could dump 4-5 K of rejuvenation/restoration into a 'keeper' and get another 100k out of it. Nowadays it's triple that and you still need to worry about electronics as well ! :shock:
I'll stay with my 70's - 80's iron I can still work on myself !
I'll stay with my 70's - 80's iron I can still work on myself !
07-06-2013, 01:29 PM
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Re: jasper
Originally Posted by bjuice
Originally Posted by curtisreed
Originally Posted by hold
u,d b lucky is ya got 10,ooo miles outta them,there junk,an with the price they charge u shud get a lifetime warranty
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07-06-2013, 03:40 PM
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Re: jasper
Originally Posted by curtisreed
Originally Posted by bjuice
Originally Posted by curtisreed
Originally Posted by hold
u,d b lucky is ya got 10,ooo miles outta them,there junk,an with the price they charge u shud get a lifetime warranty
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07-07-2013, 06:44 AM
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Re: jasper
Originally Posted by hold
u,d b lucky is ya got 10,ooo miles outta them,there junk,an with the price they charge u shud get a lifetime warranty
07-07-2013, 11:15 AM
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Re: jasper
Originally Posted by coloradoracerguy
Originally Posted by hold
u,d b lucky is ya got 10,ooo miles outta them,there junk,an with the price they charge u shud get a lifetime warranty
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07-07-2013, 05:40 PM
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I've never personally had a Jasper engine, but never heard a bad thing about them. Lots of shops used to install their motors, but I don't see motors being replaced like I used to. When I was younger it was pretty common for somebody to replace a motor and keep on driving. Motors last longer than they use to and people trade / sell when they have major problems. IMO that's partly because banks now will allow negative equity in an automobile.
07-08-2013, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRabbit
I don't see motors being replaced like I used to...
...Motors last longer than they use to and people trade / sell when they have major problems. IMO that's partly because banks now will allow negative equity in an automobile.
...Motors last longer than they use to and people trade / sell when they have major problems. IMO that's partly because banks now will allow negative equity in an automobile.
07-09-2013, 06:26 AM
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Y'get what you pay for . . Jasper has had to compete with GM, Ford and Chrysler in the "Crate Engine" business . . And with the ability to manufacture engines with the precision now attainable if you have the money and facilities to do so, kind of puts the backyard or small "Rebuild Shop" out of business . .
On the Transmissions, same deal. If you're using a "Mud Pump" for racing, the right converter and transmission, while not cheap, will work trouble free as long as common sense maintenance is performed and the temperatures are kept down . . Y'just have to remember. That 'Glide input shaft, no matter how much it costs, is only good for so many of those 5800 rpm stall starts . .
On the Transmissions, same deal. If you're using a "Mud Pump" for racing, the right converter and transmission, while not cheap, will work trouble free as long as common sense maintenance is performed and the temperatures are kept down . . Y'just have to remember. That 'Glide input shaft, no matter how much it costs, is only good for so many of those 5800 rpm stall starts . .
