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SSGT Mustang · 12-03-2015, 10:05 AM

Yes. Badly. From a well-know engine builder in Alabama.

Broke a lifter on the dyno despite telling the guy beforehand to replace the used lifters. Never tore the engine apart after the lifter broke. Just replaced the lifters and re-ground the cam.

The result. Piston skits mangled. $1100 rings ruined. Never fit the dome to the heads. 4 Pistons hitting the heads. Huge groove machined into the dome for no apparent reason and way deep valve reliefs killing compression. Camshaft way too big. One head badly discolored from heat. $2500 intake that's a joke. The list goes on.

Price was almost double what was quoted. HP was way down from now obvious reasons. Never again.

Choose a local guy with a history of quality work. Alternatively, have block, head and intake work done by quality guys who value their reputation, and assemble the engine yourself checking everything twice.

12-03-2015, 10:05 AM	#5
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Engine builders anyone been ripped by one Yes. Badly. From a well-know engine builder in Alabama. Broke a lifter on the dyno despite telling the guy beforehand to replace the used lifters. Never tore the engine apart after the lifter broke. Just replaced the lifters and re-ground the cam. The result. Piston skits mangled. $1100 rings ruined. Never fit the dome to the heads. 4 Pistons hitting the heads. Huge groove machined into the dome for no apparent reason and way deep valve reliefs killing compression. Camshaft way too big. One head badly discolored from heat. $2500 intake that's a joke. The list goes on. Price was almost double what was quoted. HP was way down from now obvious reasons. Never again. Choose a local guy with a history of quality work. Alternatively, have block, head and intake work done by quality guys who value their reputation, and assemble the engine yourself checking everything twice.