Engine Builder - Wake Forest / Durham / Raleigh?

Jeffncs

Jeffncs

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A good friend shared the name of a reasonably priced engine builder for my “new to me” 4.0l. The engine is slated to replace the tired 4.2l in my CJ7.

I called his shop and received an amazing price (sub $2k) for a stock rebuild covering basic machine work, parts and labor. The down side is that he’s ~2hrs away. I’m leaning towards his shop due to the personal recommendation, but wanted to see if there were any other closer shops I should call.

I’d love to find someone closer to Wake Forest / Durham / Durham.

The engine just needs to be a reliable, stock rebuild using decent quality parts. Shouldn’t need anything major as it came from a running XJ and has ~200k miles.

Any recommendations?
 
Keith Newcomer or no one when it comes to a 4.0!!
 
snappy said:
Keith Newcomer or no one when it comes to a 4.0!!
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If I had the money…. Reality is that I have a small budget and really just looking to get this engine rebuilt to stock specs for a reasonable cost. The Jeep takes kids and I out for ice cream or to their practices / games with occasional trips to URE or to the trails in VA.
 
Jeffncs said:
If I had the money…. Reality is that I have a small budget and really just looking to get this engine rebuilt to stock specs for a reasonable cost. The Jeep takes kids and I out for ice cream or to their practices / games with occasional trips to URE or to the trails in VA.
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Cylinder Head Specialties in WF: +19195560775

He's on Capital, just south of Falls, back behind another building.
 
Jeffncs said:
The mystery shop is…

Auto Machine Shop in Fayetteville
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You mean Motor Part & Machine on Russel street? They are a good simple shop. I have had block work done there and they did a good clean job. Anything fancy, I’d go somewhere else. Also, they make and balance a decent driveshaft.
 
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