Re: Best crate engines?
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09/22/17 12:21 AM
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I guess I was hoping for maybe some big company that does a lot of them. These guys have built over 50,000 engines....anything from OEM to full race is available http://www.cmengines.com/
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Re: Best crate engines?
[Re: 71Runner]
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09/22/17 01:59 AM
09/22/17 01:59 AM
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I guess I was hoping for maybe some big company that does a lot of them. I don't understand why this concept appeals to you, other than perhaps that company being big enough that you're more comfortable with them making good on their warranty. Personally, if the money is comparable, and the reputation is sound, I'd want less (more accountable) hands measuring, machining, assembling and torquing my motor than a hundred goons in an assembly line.
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Re: Best crate engines?
[Re: 71Runner]
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09/22/17 12:26 PM
09/22/17 12:26 PM
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larrymopar360
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I had heard rumor that muscle motors closed too, but I just tried number and got recording as if still open for business.
I got a Killer Krate small block from them after researching a lot and finding they have good reputation, and the engine is very stout!
As far as warranty is concerned, unless company is right around the corner, the warranty is meaningless to me. You are going to have to go thru the trouble and expense of removing engine, crating and shipping back to builder, then they are going to inspect it and determine if it's their responsibility or your blame, and who knows what they'll come up with, and then you'll have to wait to have it shipped back, and reinstall. Even if they cover the repair, you're stuck with at least one way shipping, removal, hassle, and all the down time. I'd be repairing myself before I went thru a warranty claim, again, unless the builder is where I can get right in his face.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: Best crate engines?
[Re: 71Runner]
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09/22/17 07:57 PM
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When I was researching thoroughly, I did go with Musclemotors, but my second choice would have been CME, Carolina Machine Engines. They had a good reputation as of a couple years ago.
Facts are stubborn things.
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