Russ Pottenger Stroker Build

[markw]

I've got a little bit of noise in my 95 which I think could be a cracked flexplate or timing chain. Engine runs ok, but the noise bugs me. So, to make the jeep reliable so we can take it on long trips I figured I'd freshen up the motor. Engine/trans is the only thing I haven't touched in the rig. I've also helped with the Team Naxja Cherokee, and am familiar with Russ's engines so I gave Russ a deposit and put my name on the list. Got a teaser photo of the cylinder head a few weeks ago, so I went up to his shop to check on the progress. He does _REALLY_ nice work. Here's some of the specs on the motor. My "instructions" were good quench, run on 87 octane, and pass smog.

Build is a 91-95 HO block
7120 head
99+ port matched intake.
Comp Cams custom grind 68-231-4 on 113 LSA
4.2 rods
custom dished silvolite pistons for a 9.25:1 CR

He's telling me around 280ish for HP, and says I'll be happy. My biggest "want" was the ability to climb these long hills out here in California without slowing down or having to downshift.

Cylinder head is "slightly massaged" by Russ. He's done the following:
port match
Bowls
short side radius
chambers

Valves are LS1 Manley swirl polished tulip valves.
You can see in the pictures where he's reworked the chamber to unshroud the valve so it can get good flow around the larger 2" valve.

Here's some images. His shop didn't have the best lighting for photographs, and I was using a macro lens so depth of field isn't very deep but I did get some good details.

Mark

[jsawduste]

Very impressive. I hold Russ`s work in the highest regard.

Curious on his choice of rod though. Would have expected the longer 4.0 over the 4.2.

[markw]

Mainly cost, he'll do whatever you want. But the extra $$$ it'd add to the build aren't worth it since I want something that will run on 87 octane and pass smog.

[gradon]

Beautiful head work!

[jsawduste]

Mainly cost, he'll do whatever you want. But the extra $$$ it'd add to the build aren't worth it since I want something that will run on 87 octane and pass smog.

Thanks Mark

[optmaxx]

Nice, seems like there's so many options to go with a stroker build. How much will your stroker cost?

[CburbXJ]

Nice, this is exactly the type of build id want him to do, ive spoke briefly with him and would love to eventually do it. Hopefully wont be too pricey regardless its worth it im sure.

[nicpaige]

Very nice port work! I like it. You really worked those injector protrusions on the intake. Great job.

[markw]

I didn't work them, he did. I just stopped by and snapped a bunch of pictures.

[embs2001]

I really like the work. Does Russ have any contact info? I would really be interested in a cylinder head like this.

[beiwulf]

I like the work I see, nice quality. What was the price charged for the cylinder work (p&p), valves, retainers, keepers, guides?

thanks,
B

[Russ Pottenger]

Thanks Mark for posting some of the information and pictures on the stroker I did for you,

I'd be happy to discuss and share any information about my services, custom parts, and engine kits
with anyone that would like to contact me directly.

Thanks,
Russ
Bishop-Buehl Racing Engines
531 N. Lyall Avenue
West Covina, California 91790
Work (626) 967-1000
Fax (626) 967-7836
Cell (626) 673-2203
Email/PayPal: [email protected]

BTW, ... unlike my wife, I'm kinda internet techno-challenged. So to make her happy she's lately been
asking for stuff to post on Facebook. So anybody is welcome to follow us over there.