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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I don't have a Smeding engine either, but they have a great reputation out here on the West Coast. They've been featured in several magazines including a recent Kit Car magazine, plus here's more:
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techar...rformance.html
http://www.mustangandfords.com/proje...t_4/index.html
While Smeding is not a famous a Roush, he's built a very good business over the years. Again, I have neither a Roush nor a Smeding. My engine was built by Tom Lucas at FE Specialties and I'm happy, but then I have less than a 1,000 miles on it. |
I want everyone to understand, I'm not bashing Roush, if their prices were more in line with what I have found local builders charging, I would consider them. My point is that there is a lot of local Builders that have been doing this for many many years. Ben Smeding, Tom Lucas -FE Specialists and Eliot Franklin - Mustang Corral, just to mention a few. They know what their doing and they are very respected in the industry. They use high end parts, I'm sure Roush uses as well. They might not have the notoriety of Roush, but they can build you a great motor and that's what I'm buying.
I know a lot of people feel the more expensive, the better the product and that may be true in some cases, but there are other options that are just as good. If saving money isn't a big deal to you, then that's cool. I look at it like if I save a few thousands here, that could pay for my TKO 600 or a 17" rims and tires upgrade or just in my pocket. Different strokes for different folks, if you have a Roush and you are happy with it, that is all the matters. If people are going look at me or my car differently because I don't have a Roush, then, oh well.
Thanks to all that posted your comments and thoughts. I appreciate your honesty and opinions.
Craig