mopar crate engine

ab7fh said
Do machine shops give any warranty at all on motors that they build? I know most didn't used to... Once you picked up your motor, you were on your own. The factory warranty is the only reason I would ever consider a crate engine.

If they don't stand behind their product and honor their warranties, there's a BIG problem...

The good ones should. As an example, mine are a year from date of delivery, when all the recommended parts are used. (no cheaping out ;) ) Everyone is human. I've also re-ringed an engien I had nothing to do with the rings washing out (the owner had carb issues and tried to fix it himself and proceeded to wash out the rings). I've also personally put the upper 1/2 of the rear main seal in backwards. I ate that too. Human error happens. If you pay a shop for a certain performance level, it should be warranteed for that. I've seen engines rebuilt totally no charge because it was a labor issue that caused failure. Pistons in backwards. Incorrect head gasket finish or torque. Oil pump failure with less than 10 minutes running time. The problem with MP is, you arent buying it from your local dealer. You pay and pick it up there, but the warranty is with Mopar. I know a lot of guys that have had issues, and they are told go pound sand where they bought it. The reason Cummins has the contract to build the crates, is because they agreed to use the parts that were...marginal quality. Where the original contracted builder returned them and it was killing MP's bottom line. SO no, all parts get used, but the quality of the final product suffers. Nevermind the blatant errors that happen. Production line engines are fired at least a dozen times in the vehicle before any customer gets them. Crates are not. There's plenty of time to fix them or replace them. Anyone who worked at a dealership can attest to the shinannigans that goes on there. Find a builder you can live with close to you. There are a tn in the NYC area. Ask around. You may have to hit eastern PA or NJ. But they are around you.