So this machine shop / engine builder did a complete long block rebuild and missed a bad head and charged you another $680 bucks to fix their mishap? I would be having a problem with that and also would want to know exactly how hot they got my brand new motor on the dyno.
Ya. Again, I don’t know a lot about engines. His explanation to me was that there was no way they could have known. He gave me the old head to bring home. I was actually thinking that I hope it didn’t get too hot. But I just assumed they’d know what they were doing and it would have never gotten to a point where it would be hot enough to cause any issues. But again, I don’t even really know how engines work. Being honest
I totally understand your point and that is why you paid them a PREMIUM for a rebuild.
Well when I asked about a warranty, they claim that engine rebuilds don’t really come with a warranty, because they don’t know how the engine will be “used”. This really didn’t make sense to me. They came with such high recommendations and to be honest, a few things happened that would make me never do business with them again. I’m praying that the engine will be ok. Maybe I should email them, so my concerns are in writing
There are several very reputable engine builders on this forum that may give you some advice but as for me. I would be livid.
Sounds a little bit strange that they won't stand behind their work. Every engine shop I've dealt with has offered some warranty, unless it's a race engine.
Thanks for the concern and the help. It is much appreciated. I should have researched more. I’ve already been told by a friend that I paid more than they thought it should have been. Live and learn, I guess. I will definitely send an email requesting info on how hot the engine got. Also inquiring about a warranty. I just assumed maybe that’s how it was with older engine rebuilds. I feel a bit crappy for not pushing my concerns with them. I just expected them to know this stuff like the back of their hands. They’ve been in the game so long. That’s why I didn’t really shop around. I wanted experience over a possible cheaper price
Sounds super fucked up to me.
do your home work first, I would not put them in defensive mode.
Thanks. Definitely. I’ll just inquire and won’t make any demands or anything. Just so that it’s in writing
Maybe just ask for the Dyno downloads. They should have them if they are computerized.
I believe this was originally the 72 Motown Missile ProStock Cuda which has since been restored.
That does not make it right. 10k for a long block rebuild with a cam? And you will not stand behind a stock motor?
Ya. I posted a picture of it earlier in my posts. I have a video of it on the dyno too
I am talking the downloads to computer files.
Oh no, I didn’t see anything on a screen. No numbers or temps etc. I just asked him to take a video of the engine running, so I could hear it. He emailed it to me. I wasn’t there for it
Probably because the file extension is not recognized by this server. Videos need a second party link from the likes of YouTube or google drive to be played on this site.
Ya. Not much I can do at this point, I guess. I just trusted a company to do their job and do it perfectly. They came highly recommended and I researched their name…and it seemed to be a good one. Hopefully it ends up being ok. I didn’t know enough at the time to question them on things. For now, I’ll just have to hope that all will be good and I’ll be doing stress free burnouts in no time!
Ahhh. Ok. Thanks!
I wasn't implying that. I just thought that name sounded familiar.
www.dragzine.com
