hasn't blue print engines been around awhile though?
I wouldn't buy either, but that's just me
They have and they have had their share of failures, too.
I would not buy anyone's crate engine without a total tear down and inspection.
Same with when I get machine work done. I measure and inspect everything. What's the difference? We've all seen failures on this site from the biggest names around. Why on earth someone would skip a necessary step is beyond me. Laziness maybe? I don't get it.
You're only talking about a gasket set to make sure everything is correct. I've seen crate engines have .020 bearings on a .010 crank before. Standard rings on .030 over pistons and so on. Happens all the time, I don't care who it is or how good they "think" their quality control is. The bottom line is, if there's a person in the mix, mistakes can and will happen.
Disassembly and inspection can eliminate any problems before they happen. Stupidity is the only reason I can think of as to why someone would not do it.
i wouldn't buy either, but that's just me
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Alright so if I built my own, I mean I have never done it that's why. I guarantee I could figure it out, but if I buy one it has a warranty, that's my dellima.
If you are good with hands and tools and have some sense, and are willing to read and listen closely, and not go too radical, then you have a decent likelihood of success on your own. My first performance engine was one I built and I had not done a complete motor before; I read and read and read.... and read some more. And asked questions at the local shops. But the dilemma is understood. The advice is because the crate engine route is a bit of a crapshoot; you may very well end up with a decent piece, or not.Alright so if I built my own, I mean I have never done it that's why. I guarantee I could figure it out, but if I buy one it has a warranty, that's my dellima.
Yeah that punk was me.......
I knew he would confess sooner or later LOLYeah that punk was me......and the year was 1968.