Help me justify a big block

TxJole · 10-14-2009, 12:21 PM

Ok so I had a set of rod bearing go bad on a J38 that was rebuilt in 06. I'm thinking it has a bad crank and a local rebuilder just didnt know better. So i'm trying to put numbers to paper for a 5 year plan. Heres what I got, tell me what you pros think.

J38 rebuild 550.00
shipping 70.00
crank 350.00
tune-up kit 75.00

Here are a couple things i'm thinking that will need to be replaced with-in the next 5 years.

Starter 175.00
drive clutch 200.00

So I have a total of; 1420.00

An 18hp from CPP runs 1850.00 plus shipping and should run fine for 5 years.

Does all these numbers look on the up and up or am I forgetting something?

TheNewGuy · 10-14-2009, 01:14 PM

Looks right to me, over 5 years you may want to add in a couple belts though. It's hard for me to put a price on the gains of the 18hp, LOTS more power/torque, more top end, smoother running. I've had the CPP 18 installed for 3 + years now and I would not go back to a stock engine. I have never had any problems with mine, runs great. Takes about 2-3 hours to install and when you drive it you can't get the smile off of your face!! I would recommend the rev kit, it's cheap insurance.

scottyb · 10-14-2009, 01:18 PM

Help me justify a big block ................ Girls think that a Guy with a big block is sexy

TxJole · 10-14-2009, 01:42 PM

Can you keep the peddle start with the big block?

TheNewGuy · 10-14-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxJole

Can you keep the peddle start with the big block?

Yes you can.

Flintrock · 10-14-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy

Yes you can.

You can but I wouldn't advise it..... I would actually recommend using the key start, you will have a lot more HP added and a "reverse start" could be downright dangerous, especially if there are little ones around.. or a dog that likes to nap on the cart...... I haven't done it yet but plan to wire in a safety interlock to the nuetral position on my FNR, so it will only start in neutral.....

and by all means do the BB kit! I like your reasoning for it, wish I'd of thought it...the missus, ya know...........

richie · 10-14-2009, 02:56 PM

14 mph to up to 25-30 mph ...... DO IT!

You would not regret it.They run smooth,plenty of low end torque and parts are cheaper and more plentiful.

TxJole · 10-14-2009, 03:18 PM

Do you still have reverse with the big block?

Flintrock · 10-14-2009, 03:45 PM

If you stilll have the stock G9 rear end then yes, you will have reverse with the BB...

TxJole · 10-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Sorry for the stupid question I dont know what I was thinking.

10-14-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
TxJole Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 208	Help me justify a big block Ok so I had a set of rod bearing go bad on a J38 that was rebuilt in 06. I'm thinking it has a bad crank and a local rebuilder just didnt know better. So i'm trying to put numbers to paper for a 5 year plan. Heres what I got, tell me what you pros think. J38 rebuild 550.00 shipping 70.00 crank 350.00 tune-up kit 75.00 Here are a couple things i'm thinking that will need to be replaced with-in the next 5 years. Starter 175.00 drive clutch 200.00 So I have a total of; 1420.00 An 18hp from CPP runs 1850.00 plus shipping and should run fine for 5 years. Does all these numbers look on the up and up or am I forgetting something?

10-14-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,050	Re: Help me justify a big block Looks right to me, over 5 years you may want to add in a couple belts though. It's hard for me to put a price on the gains of the 18hp, LOTS more power/torque, more top end, smoother running. I've had the CPP 18 installed for 3 + years now and I would not go back to a stock engine. I have never had any problems with mine, runs great. Takes about 2-3 hours to install and when you drive it you can't get the smile off of your face!! I would recommend the rev kit, it's cheap insurance.
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10-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: Help me justify a big block Help me justify a big block ................ Girls think that a Guy with a big block is sexy

10-14-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
TxJole Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 208	Re: Help me justify a big block Can you keep the peddle start with the big block?

10-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
richie ZZGONE Join Date: May 2008 Location: central florida Posts: 656	Re: Help me justify a big block 14 mph to up to 25-30 mph ...... DO IT! You would not regret it.They run smooth,plenty of low end torque and parts are cheaper and more plentiful.

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10-14-2009, 03:18 PM	#8
TxJole Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 208	Re: Help me justify a big block Do you still have reverse with the big block?

10-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#9
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: Help me justify a big block If you stilll have the stock G9 rear end then yes, you will have reverse with the BB...

10-14-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
TxJole Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 208	Re: Help me justify a big block Sorry for the stupid question I dont know what I was thinking.

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