[Shotimes] New engine for 92 MTX SHO

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 18:31:36 -0600

Why settle for the 540i? We are dreaming here, what about the M5?

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 171K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
'00 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L V8 AWD Oxford White Clearcoat 41K Build date
11/19/1999
- Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm

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----- Original Message -----
From: <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
To: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 3:57 PM
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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