Engine update *
Ordered a reman from a big name builder, Gearhead Engines, only to find out they are a retailer for ATK. While I had reservation about ATK, the warranty through Gearhead seems good. Maybe too good to be true.
That aside, they say there’s an “estimated” 2-3 week lead time. Uh
Ok.
In the meanwhile, I think I found a local shop in the Phoenix area that is very promising.
Phoenix Engine Specialists.
While they don’t have “as good” of a warranty that the big shop “advertises”, they are local and will allow me to be involved in every step of the build from tear down/inspection, to machining to assembly.
That alone is promising because a) I get to see for my own eyes, and b) film for my YouTube channel.
Also, it’s a win because I save on shipping costs, get to use my own core and support local small businesses.
Anyone have any input, what am I missing??
FYI on a side note, the TJ is making quite the transformation from the Ugly Duck into the Bad Duck