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Mr. Coupster:
I think the reason most dealerships recommend the "standard" crate engines is they do purchase the engine (From Ford) and have someone install it (a engine shop). That way the dealership probably makes a profit. It also allows them to not have to update the engine shops "custom" engine program (for example: one shop may have 5 or more 460 engine choices, etc...). They will also list the crate engines because of the lower price. For example: A person that is shopping for a good deal is more likely to go for a car with a price of $38,000.00 (rolling chassis) + $6,995.00 600+ horsepower 514c.i. Ford crate engine than they would if the company advertised a $15,000.00 600 + horsepower "custom" 520 c.i. engine. I thought most (if not all...) dealerships stayed away from installing engines and transmissions because then they would be selling a "complete" car. A complete car would have to then be setup like a new "complete" car (Cat. converters, 5-mph bumpers, emissions controls, etc...).
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