[Shotimes] New engine for 92 MTX SHO

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 17:53:03 -0500

My comment back in the '89 AutoFile was that the SHO was a decent sport
sedan substitute for those of us who couldn't afford the 535i at the time. I
have never changed my opinion, in that I would drop the SHO anytime that I
was able to afford a 5-series 5 or 6-speed BMW.

Now that I'm back to work, that time is coming around this time next year.

My '95 MTX is always for sale, for anyone interested. What will replace it
will totally depend on when it is sold.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: ianf@eden.rutgers.edu [mailto:ianf@eden.rutgers.edu]
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 4:57 PM
To: Ron Porter
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] New engine for 92 MTX SHO

Same here. 540i sport for me.

Wow, its rare that D. Potter, Ron Porter and Ian Fisher all agree on
the same thing. Can we get Kirk to back us up now? :)

Ian

> Yep, and the comment about if we "came into a lot of money" we
wouldn't be
> messing with SHOs, anyway (as I first mentioned in the 1989 AutoWeek
> AutoFile regarding the SHO).
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
ianf@eden.rutgers.edu
> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 4:17 PM
> To: SHOLANDO@aol.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] New engine for 92 MTX SHO
>
>
> yeah and all that's a waste of money. If you want to spend 5x the cost
> of your car on the motor alone (which is already going to outlast the
> car itself anyway), go ahead. I don't think Jasper is the "only" good
> choice out there; I think its one of the most expensive.
>
> Ian
> rebuliding my own 3.2 as funds allow (ie, not doing much on it at all)
>
>
> > ASSCLOWN!
> > If you even bothered to go to the JASPER website you would have seen
> the
> > following:
> >
> > Read the bottom about the warranty!  I don't know any junk yard
> that's going
> > to offer you a 3 year 75,000 mile warranty.
> >
> > I'm sure nobody on the list would even think about paying this much
> for an
> > engine.  However, the gentleman who asked the question didn't
> stipulate he
> > wanted the 'CHEAPEST' way to go.  I was just providing him with the
> > 'high-level' mark!
> >
> > I'm sure if any of us came into a lot of money, and we wanted the
> ultimate
> > engine for our SHO's, the JASBER engine would be one of our choices!
> >
> > THOROUGH CLEANING
> > Every engine is completely disassembled. Blocks, heads, connecting
> rods,
> > crankshafts and camshafts for domestic engines are thoroughly
cleaned
> in the <A HREF="http://www.kolene.com/">
> > Kolene</A> Salt Bath. Molten industrial salt efficiently and
> thoroughly removes
> > all contaminants that can result in premature wear to internal
engine
> > components and early engine failure. Import engines are completely
> cleaned
> > through other, equally, quality oriented processes to remove
> contaminants.
> >
> > CRANKSHAFTS are precision machined to exact tolerances with no odd
> size
> > bearings or journals. Thrust surfaces (domestic engines) are
machined
> in a
> > two step process to provide precise surface finishes for smooth
> engine
> > operation and reduced thrust bearing wear. Every journal is
inspected
> and
> > measured with critical accuracy. After machining, oil holes are
> chamfered to
> > improve lubrication and every journal polished to a smooth finish
for
> long
> > bearing life. Crankshafts are thoroughly cleaned with special
> emphasis to
> > flushing and brushing out oil passages to remove any contaminants.
> >
> > CAMSHAFTS are inspected for wear, dimensional accuracy and gauged
for
> > straightness. Camshaft lobes are carefully machined to correct
> > specifications. Each shaft is Parco-Lubricated to improve lubricant
> adhesion,
> > especially during break-in. Any camshaft not meeting JASPER's exact
> > specifications is replaced.
> >
> > CYLINDERS
> > Cylinders are bored and honed to exact specifications. Cylinder
> finish and
> > size are closely monitored to industry surface finish standards as
> well as
> > for accuracy and consistancy through Statistical Process Control.
> This
> > assures smooth piston travel and engine performance. JASPER
> guarantees no odd
> > size cylinders. The block to head mating surface is closely
inspected
> and
> > resurfaced as required to provide the correct surface finish for
> today's
> > gasket materials.
> >
> > CONNECTING RODS
> > Connecting rods are machined and gauged to within a half a
thousandth
> for
> > improved operation, especially in today's engines. Rods are
carefully
> > machined to avoid taper and to the standard diameter of original
> equipment.
> > All rods are checked for bend and twist to assure smooth operation.
> >
> > HEADS
> > Heads are carefully inspected for cracks and flaws through
procedures
> such as
> > magnetic particle inspection and pressure testing. Every head is
> resurfaced
> > to exact dimensional tolerances and the surface finish is carefully
> monitored
> > for proper sealing with the block. Valve seats and guides are
> machined to
> > exact specifications or replaced to assure correct valve alignment
> and
> > seating and optimum engine performance.
> >
> > ASSEMBLY
> > Every engine is precisely assembled by trained JASPER builders.
> Attention to
> > such details as a final wash of new and machined parts and
> prelubricated
> > camshafts, pistons, and crankshaft journals assures a clean smooth
> running
> > engine that performs to your expectations.
> >
> > TESTING
> > JASPER live tests every popular Complete domestic engine with
> recorded
> > inspections of temperatures, oil pressure, vacuum pressure and
> compression.
> > Import engines are tested for correct oil pressure, compression,
> torque to
> > turn and proper oil pump operation. JASPER's testing is one of the
> many ways
> > we assure your satisfaction.
> >
> > STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
> > Processes are continually monitored through Statistical Process
> Control to
> > assure accurate machining, smooth engine performance and complete
> customer
> > satisfaction.
> >
> > NEW DOMESTIC ENGINE PARTS
> >
> > Pistons, pins & lock rings
> > Piston rings
> > Piston pin bushings
> > Main bearings
> > Hollow push rods
> > Camshaft bearings
> > Camshaft (new or reman.)
> > Rear main oil seal
> > Timing gear or chain
> > Intake & exhaust valves
> > Valve springs
> > Solid lifters
> > Valve keepers & seals
> > Spring retainers
> > Valve guides (as applicable)
> > Rocker arm assemblies (new or reman.)
> > Rod bearings
> > Cylinder head gaskets
> > Oil pan gaskets
> > Timing gear cover gaskets
> > Water distribution tubes (as applicable)
> > Expansion plugs
> > Oil pump (remanufactured)
> > Oil pump intermediate shaft (as applicable)
> > <A
>
HREF="http://webapp.jasperengines.com/warranty/warranty.asp">WARRANTY</A
> >
> > Install JASPER with confidence. Every JASPER engine is backed by a
> nationwide
> > warranty. Complete engines for passenger cars and light duty trucks
> receive a
> > 36 month/75,000 mile (whichever occurs first) parts and labor
> warranty.
> > (Ambulance, off-highway vehicles, package delivery, police, snow
> removal,
> > taxi, tow truck, transit or any vehicle over 1 ton, 18 months or
> 75,000
> > miles, whichever occurs first.) A technical hotline (1-800-827-7450)
> and 24
> > hour 7 day emergency warranty information are also available. A full
> warranty
> > disclosure is available upon request.
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