rkneeshaw

Apparently there are two "powertrain" engine rebuilding companies.

www.powertraindirect.com
www.powertrainproducts.net

Czuber

http://www.psengines.com/

New Reman Motor - Power Souce out of Memphis TN I went with them based off user reviews and the BBB reviews and rating. My Mechanic was very impressed with the engine and company. Here is a video of the plant.
You Tube plant video
F Series truck, Expedition. Three valve heads. Includes timing cover, oil pan and valve covers installed. Built with NEW OEM cam phasers 3149 Free Shipping both Ways
3 yr 100,000 mile warranty.

Extras I added for peace of mind
New AC Condenser recommended by mechanic
New water pump
New Belts, hoses etc.

Out the door for 5462.00

SlowGrind

How much to install?

BIGDAWG78

MY INSTALL WAS DONE BY A FRIENDS SHOP SO I DON'T THINK I GOT ROBBED. 1000 OUT THE DOOR BUT THEY DID A FEW EXTRAS TOO. i WOULD FIGURE ANYWHERE FROM 1000 TO 1500

BadFish523

Im guessing that by "out the door" he means that 5462.00 was the price for the engine and install.

SlowGrind

That is a great price then. The reason I asked was because I talked to an independent shop and they looked up the procedure time and it was 28 hours, if I remember right. In then end they were only $500 cheaper then the dealership but only had a 1 yr/12k warranty.

Aeromech

On the bucking issue. I just solved this in my truck. Change out the spark plugs but more importantly, also change out the COP insulators ($30 set). When they get old the spark will jump through the rubber to the head and cause the bucking.

peanutbutterlife

Oddly enough the bucking has stopped. that doesnt mean its fixed and I should probably change out the COP anyways. I did the phasers last year and that solved that but I am still getting a tick, tick, tick Im thinking its either the lifters or valves... either way Im just going to ride it out like that until the engine goes since I have 193k on this engine anyway. So I just thought I would start searching for places to get a crate engine.

Czuber

correct motor was 3149.00. 1700.00 labor the rest was for the add on parts. Could have saved 200 if my AC would have been good.

This shop was the preferred installer for Jasper engines. Jasper is basically local to me. But Thier high price and customer satisfaction was that great over the last couple years.

jml755

Looking at reman engine suppliers for a '04 F150 5.4l. Anyone use Fraser Engines? Any feedback? They're close to me and they can supply the engine AND install it. Like the idea of one-stop shopping.