Fraser Engine Rebuilders, Inc.

Fraser Engines - The Industry Leading Powertrain Experts

Discover Unmatched Excellence with Fraser Engines: America’s Premier Powertrain Provider

Your Ultimate Destination for Comprehensive Powertrain Solutions

Fraser Engines proudly stands as the top-ranked powertrain company in the United States, setting the industry standard for excellence and reliability. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of powertrain components, encompassing engines, transmissions, transfer cases, rear differentials, and beyond. When you choose Fraser Engines, you’re not just selecting a provider; you’re partnering with a leader dedicated to meeting all your powertrain requirements.

Why Fraser Engines is Your Go-To Powertrain Expert:

  • Comprehensive Product Range: From robust engines to precision-engineered transmissions and everything in between, our extensive product lineup is designed to cater to all your powertrain needs.
  • Unrivaled Industry Standing: As the nation’s number one powertrain company, our reputation is built on a foundation of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • One-Stop Powertrain Solution: Embrace the convenience of having all your powertrain needs met under one roof. Fraser Engines is your all-encompassing destination for top-notch powertrain components.

Make the Smart Choice: Trust Fraser Engines for All Your Powertrain Needs

With Fraser Engines, you’re choosing more than a product; you’re investing in peace of mind, reliability, and performance. As your comprehensive one-stop shop for all things powertrain, we’re committed to ensuring that every journey you embark on is powered by excellence. Turn to Fraser Engines for your powertrain needs and experience the difference that comes with America’s leading powertrain provider.

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Our Remanufacturing Process

STEP 1) ENGINE BLOCK DISASSEMBLY

Our journey begins with a thorough visual inspection of each engine block for casting defects. We meticulously disassemble the components, inspecting each part for damage and identifying the cause of failure. We remove oil and water passage plugs to guarantee optimal results during thermal cleaning. We select only premium castings for our marine blocks, insisting on replacements in all salt-water applications. For high-performance engines, we utilize premium cores, never employing repaired castings or sleeved blocks, preserving the authenticity of your classic car’s original block casting with our skilled technicians’ craftsmanship.

STEP 2) ENGINE BLOCK THERMAL CLEANING

We elevate engine parts to a new level of clean with our thermal cleaning system. This process evenly distributes heat throughout the chamber, avoiding overheating or warping. Components are heated in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, decomposing combustible hydrocarbons and leaving parts dry. We use the Ace RKE 230 oven exclusively for cast iron blocks, ensuring ash residue is effortlessly removed in the subsequent stainless steel shot blasting phase.

STEP 3) ENGINE BLOCK SHOT BLASTING

Our shot-blasting method employs stainless steel shot to remove surface contamination like rust, creating a smoother finish. This step is vital for detecting surface and subsurface defects during quality inspection. The peening process imparts compression strength to the metal, preparing it for a preliminary defect inspection.

STEP 4) ENGINE BLOCK MAGNAFLUXING

We use magnetic particle inspection to detect cracks and imperfections in ferrous engine parts, ensuring the highest quality for our cast iron blocks. Before proceeding to aluminum blocks, we explain their specific cleaning, testing, and defect checking processes.

STEP 5) ENGINE BLOCK HIGH PRESSURE WASH

Aluminum engine blocks first encounter our AXE SW20 OS spray cleaning system, which removes all foreign material with its powerful spraying action and multi-integrated nozzles. This step is crucial for a thorough inspection.

STEP 6) ENGINE BLOCK SONIC CLEANING

We use ultrasonic cleaning for aluminum blocks, known as the benchmark in cleanliness. This method reaches inaccessible areas, breaking the bonds that hold small particles to surfaces. Post-cleaning, the block undergoes pressure testing.

STEP 7) ENGINE BLOCK PRESSURE TESTING

We employ the Delta Pressure tester to double-check for pinholes after magnafluxing and dye testing, ensuring the integrity of all castings used in our products.

STEP 8) ENGINE BLOCK PREPARATION

After a complete visual inspection, we repair minor casting defects, remove broken bolts, tap threads, and perform gasket surface repairs to minimize stock removal.

STEP 9) ENGINE BLOCK MACHINING

We use the RMC CNC V40 enclosed machining center for precise and versatile machining. This computerized machine measures and levels blocks, measures deck heights & cylinder bore sizes, eliminating operator error. Our machine determines Ra finish based on block type and gasket used, utilizing CBN cutters and checking surface finish with the Mitutoyo SJ-301.

STEP 10) ENGINE BLOCK ROD RECONDITIONING

The Sunnen LBB-1600 Hone, measuring accuracy within .0001″, is our choice for precision rod reconditioning and pin fitting, ensuring honed bores equal to or better than new rods. High-performance engines are fitted with ARP high-strength bolts and nuts prior to this step.

STEP 11) ENGINE BLOCK HONING

We are the first to use Rottler’s newest cylinder honing machine, ensuring the most accurate honing with cylinders finishing within .0001″ roundness and straightness. This machine continuously analyzes and corrects the bore, maintaining evolving engine designs’ critical oil clearances and machining tolerances.

STEP 12) ENGINE BLOCK HIGH PRESSURE WASH

After precise machining, our blocks undergo a second high-pressure wash cycle, ensuring absolute cleanliness for final assembly.

STEP 13) ENGINE BLOCK SONIC CLEANING

We ultrasonically clean all parts prior to assembly, ensuring the ultimate cleanliness level. This method reaches every surface and internal area, providing the cleaning force required for the most stringent standards.

STEP 14) ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Each assembler at Fraser Engines conducts a thorough visual inspection and measures parts for proper size. We fit blocks with new cam bearings, oil restrictors, relief valves, new water and oil plugs, and more. Cylinder heads are installed with new bolts and gaskets, and each cylinder’s seal integrity is checked. The final inspection by our assembly manager ensures the highest quality for your remanufactured engine.

Fraser Engines is committed to delivering engines of exceptional quality and performance. Our rigorous, detailed remanufacturing process ensures every engine we deliver meets our high standards and exceeds your expectations.

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Fraser Engines: Pioneering Excellence with Cutting-Edge Technology

Revolutionizing Powertrain Remanufacturing

At Fraser Engines, we don’t just rebuild powertrain components; we redefine them. As a vanguard in the industry, we harness the latest cutting-edge technology to remanufacture engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and rear differentials, ensuring that each product not only matches but often surpasses original factory performance. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and quality places us at the forefront of the powertrain remanufacturing sector.

Advancing with Technology

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our remanufacturing centers are equipped with advanced machinery and technology. From computerized diagnostics to precision machining, every process is optimized for excellence.
  • Rigorous Quality Control: We employ a stringent multi-point inspection and testing protocol, ensuring that each component meets our uncompromising standards for quality and performance.
  • Innovative Engineering: Our team of engineers and technicians continually explores new methodologies and improvements, integrating the best of technology to enhance the durability and performance of our products.

Collaborating with Industry Leaders

Fraser Engines is proud to partner with global pioneers in the automotive manufacturing business. These collaborations allow us to leverage collective expertise, leading-edge technology, and comprehensive market insights, ensuring that our products set industry benchmarks.

  • AER Manufacturing: Known for their precision engineering and high standards, our partnership with AER Manufacturing ensures access to premium quality components and advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Jasper Engines and Transmissions: Collaborating with Jasper, a leader in remanufactured products, enhances our product range and quality, offering our customers top-tier remanufactured solutions.
  • Precision Engines: Our alliance with Precision Engines allows us to integrate meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail into every product, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability.

Choose Fraser Engines: Where Technology Meets Trust

By choosing Fraser Engines, you’re opting for a product that’s been meticulously remanufactured with the most advanced technology available and backed by partnerships with industry giants. Our dedication to excellence and innovation ensures that when you receive a powertrain component from Fraser Engines, you’re getting a product that’s built to last, perform, and excel.

Experience the future of powertrain remanufacturing with Fraser Engines, where every product is a testament to quality, technology, and unmatched performance.

Some of Our State of the Art Re-manufacturing Equipment


1.) The COMEC ACF200

At Fraser Engines, we embrace cutting-edge technology to ensure that every engine we remanufacture meets the highest standards of quality and performance. A cornerstone of our state-of-the-art machinery is the ACF200 Cylinder Boring-Resurfacing Machine. This sophisticated equipment plays a pivotal role in our engine rebuilding process, allowing us to deliver products that consistently exceed expectations.

Precision Engineered for Excellence

The ACF200 is renowned for its precision and versatility. Our skilled technicians utilize this machine’s advanced capabilities to perform intricate machining tasks with unmatched accuracy.

  • Dual Functionality: Boring and resurfacing are critical steps in engine remanufacturing. The ACF200 excels in both, ensuring that each cylinder bore is machined to perfection and that every surface finish meets stringent specifications.
  • Unrivaled Accuracy: The ACF200’s precision engineering allows us to achieve the tight tolerances required for modern engines. This precision is not just about meeting specifications; it’s about ensuring the longevity and reliability of each Fraser Engine.
  • Adaptable to All Engine Types: The versatility of the ACF200 means that no engine is beyond our capability. Whether dealing with compact car engines or heavy-duty truck engines, our machine handles them all, making it an invaluable asset in our remanufacturing process.

The Fraser Engines Advantage

Incorporating the ACF200 into our remanufacturing process allows us to offer several distinct advantages:

  1. Meticulous Cylinder Machining: Each engine’s cylinders are bored and honed to exact dimensions, ensuring optimal fit and function. This meticulous attention to detail is crucial for the engine’s performance and the vehicle’s overall efficiency.

  2. Flawless Surface Finishing: Proper head gasket sealing is paramount in engine rebuilding. The ACF200 enables us to resurface engine blocks and cylinder heads to precise specifications, ensuring a perfect seal and reliable performance.

  3. Assured Quality and Performance: With the ACF200’s precision, every engine remanufactured at Fraser Engines is a testament to our commitment to quality. We don’t just rebuild engines; we enhance them, setting new benchmarks for performance and reliability in the remanufacturing industry.

2.) CNC Crankshaft Grinder

At Fraser Engines, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of remanufacturing innovation, and our CNC Crankshaft Grinder stands as a testament to this commitment. As a leading remanufacturer, we boast the utilization of CNC Crank Grinders, a technology that sets us apart and reinforces our position as an industry pioneer in the United States.

Cutting-Edge Technology in Every Turn

Our CNC Crankshaft Grinder represents the pinnacle of modern engineering, bringing the precision of fully automated production processes, typically exclusive to OEM plants, into our remanufacturing workflow.

  • One-Chucking Complete Grinding: Designed for efficiency and excellence, the CNC Crankshaft Grinder performs complete grinding of crankshafts in a single chucking. This advanced approach ensures consistency and precision throughout the entire process.

  • Unmatched Precision and Quality: The machine’s capabilities extend far beyond the current industry standards, offering:

    • Stabilized Dimensional Accuracy: Every crankshaft remanufactured at Fraser Engines benefits from unparalleled precision, maintaining exacting specifications for every component.
    • Superior Surface Quality: The CNC Crankshaft Grinder delivers a finish of the highest quality, ensuring each crankshaft’s longevity and performance.
    • Tighter Tolerances: With the advanced technology of our CNC Crankshaft Grinder, we achieve and consistently maintain the tightest tolerances, ensuring each remanufactured crankshaft meets rigorous standards.

3.) Flame Spray Technology

At Fraser Engines, we’re committed to innovation and excellence in every facet of our remanufacturing process. Our continuous pursuit of improvement and our investment in the latest technologies underscore this commitment. A shining example of our forward-thinking approach is the integration of state-of-the-art flame spray technology into our operations.

Pioneering with Flame Spray

Recently, Fraser Engines has taken a significant leap forward by incorporating the latest flame spray machine into our remanufacturing facilities. Installed and fully operational since 2016, this technology marks a new era in our production capabilities.

  • Setting New Standards in Finish Quality: The flame spray machine elevates our ability to meet and exceed the finish requirements for engine block cylinder bores. With this technology, Fraser Engines effortlessly surpasses the industry benchmarks for remanufacturing current model year engines.

  • Unparalleled Precision and Durability: Flame spray technology allows us to apply coatings with unmatched precision and uniformity, ensuring each engine block’s durability and performance are maximized. This process not only enhances the quality of the finished product but also extends the lifespan of the engines we remanufacture.