Crate / Core Engine Builds

426 Hemi - B engines - RB Engines- A engines- Slant Six

In addition to our new engine sales, we also rebuild original Mopar engines and crate engines.

We have

extremely discounted shipping rates. A shortblock can be shipped coast to coast

for

around

$250.00

Whether you have an old core to ship to us or a damaged crate engine that needs

rebuilding

we can

help!

We are experienced international shippers with discounted rates to the UK

and Australia.

Crate engines have a place in the Mopar world. Pricing is very competitive and they are

built in

large

atches to keep the cost and time investment low.

Mopar out sources many parts and

products, just like every other automaker.

Mopar Performance is a top notch operation and has the

best performance parts research and development program of the big three. I have worked with all

of them and Mopar has always produced fine products. That being said, when it comes time to

build a high dollar complete engine or street endurance, it's best to hire an experienced professional

custom builder. The cost of engine blueprinting and precision assembly is well worth the additional

charge.

We can rebuild / balance and optimize your crate engine at a VERY reasonable cost to

make it

perform

like it should and last for many years.

Basic overview of Hemi block crate engine rebuilds:
BLOCK ONLY - COMPLETE PROCESS AVAILABLE BY FAX

Sonic test bore thickness, r

emove all core / pipe plugs / cam bearings

2. Complete disassembly / cleaning/ throughly clean water jackets with high pressure to remove

sediment and casting debris.

3. Magnaflux crack check block / main caps

4. Measure / record all lifter bore/ deck height/ line bore/ cylinder bore dimensions

5. Remove all casting flashing from block to stress relieve, smooth all sharp edges. New Mopar

casings

are extremely rough.

6. Clean / tap all treads / clean block again

7. Check main bolt stretch / replace if needed/ torque main caps to spec.

8. Correct line bore if needed

9. Optimize oiling passages

10. Deck block MINIMUM needed to create flat properly finished surface

11. Finish hone cylinder bores with DUAL honing plates on block to simulate heads bolts or

studs

torqued to specification for extremely straight / round bore finish.

12. Soap / water clean

13. Reinstall new modified cam bearing(s) all core plugs / pipe plugs

14. Apply oil - bag for assembly

MANY additional steps

are

not mentioned here.