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Semper Fi
May 24th, 2010, 17:17
Anyone have one, run one, have comments on them? I'm thinking of going with them for my new engine. Sorry I don't have the tools, time, space, or know how to build my own.
bigdaddyjlove
May 24th, 2010, 19:22
Good engine if you can't build your own. If you wan't to install it in a Renix Jeep, you may have some intake sealing issues.
FlexdXJ
May 24th, 2010, 20:47
Anyone have one, run one, have comments on them? I'm thinking of going with them for my new engine. Sorry I don't have the tools, time, space, or know how to build my own.


PM BMyohn. He has one and it runs great, Has plenty of torque and he gets great gas mileage on 35's. IF he keeps his foot out of it.
Dr. Dyno
May 25th, 2010, 13:50
Most of the comments I've heard about Golen engines have been very good, and I've also heard that Chad Golen's customer service is excellent.
Semper Fi
May 25th, 2010, 18:44
Thanks for the info guys. From what I have read Titan is not the best stroker on the market so it looks like Golen will be getting my business!!
FearNoFish
May 25th, 2010, 19:24
I picked up one that needs rebuilt a few months ago. I think someone messed up with the oil they were running and screwed the cam. I don't mind the rebuild and to me the Golen name means a lot. I'm starting with good parts for very little money.

FNF
keep0njeepin0n
June 3rd, 2010, 20:50
Not to hijack, but I haven't been to Golen's website in a few years....seems he's offering a Turbo/Supercharged motor now. Anybody know if it comes with the turbo or s/c setup, or is that seperate and the motor is just BUILT for it?

http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/jeep.html
FlexdXJ
June 3rd, 2010, 20:55
Looks like it does NOT come with a turbo/supercharger.
Talyn
June 4th, 2010, 05:51
It does not come with a turbo or supercharger. It is just built to handle one better. They sell a supercharger or turbo separately in their parts section. http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/partscenter.html
Boostwerks.com
June 7th, 2010, 11:32
FWIW, that 505 kit won't work with the XJ chassis. Has anyone seen an XJ with a 505 kit? I've searched long and hard and couldn't find one.
Talyn
June 8th, 2010, 07:22
No way would that intercooler clear the hood... and the turbo might also stick up a little too high.
RedChuck
June 11th, 2010, 10:52
"this was golens response to my inquire of the turbo engine

my first question was at what psi were the numbers made that were posted on thier site? and what can it handle

"They were around 6 psi of boost and we would run no more than 8 psi to be safe."

and then i asked what was done to the head? and i was disappointed. a engine built for a turbo should handle more then what a stock motor could handle. they said...

" We use a new aftermarket head and we open them up to fit a Chevy 1.94” intake valve and a 1.50 exhaust valve and then blend the three angle valve job to the port for the best flow. This engine has a custom Diamond forged piston which makes it more expensive and a brand new Scat stroker crank and rod set up. We feel that you can run up to 8 psi of boost without any problem at all but if you would like to run more it would handle it. "

i feel that for that price you could get a local shop to build up something for you

what i have gathered is the only difference from the NA stroker and the turbo stroker are the pistons and cam duration. which should not up the price that much more.
Kittrell
June 11th, 2010, 11:58
FWIW, that 505 kit won't work with the XJ chassis. Has anyone seen an XJ with a 505 kit? I've searched long and hard and couldn't find one.

Back when they first released it they said that they didn't have a "production" XJ kit, but told me they could fit one, "no problem". That being said, I have yet to see anyone running one over the years. I'm disappointed that they scrapped their SC setup.
Kittrell
June 11th, 2010, 12:04
They still use is at their product pic for the "engines" section.

http://www.shop.505performance.com/
Boostwerks.com
June 11th, 2010, 15:49
No way would that intercooler clear the hood... and the turbo might also stick up a little too high.

The main issue i'd see is piping clearance and heat control. You'd be lucky fitting a 1.5" down pipe with that setup on an XJ. Also an intake tube/filter simply wouldn't work.

...Hence why I'd really love to see someone with a 505 turbo kit on an XJ. :cough: I don't think it's happened :cough: