Crate engines to assemble yourself

[madmaxx]

I see the vulnerability for any engine builder, is part integrity. It looks good with the naked eye but when you put it in service was there a prexisting crack, flaw etc. I know I will get flamed for this but outside Apple everybodies quality SUKSSSSSSS, lol. There are more quality issues today than ever before, unless you pentrant check all you components, hardness test you wont know. Even if you do the aforementioned how do you know the surface finish is correct, the depth of hardness.

If I built engines they would cost about $25K for a 427 stroker. I would have to charge twice to cover the warranty work. POS manufacturer warrant the part, what a joke, let them warrant the labor and I bet their quality improves.

[67FEfastback]

I'd say that your assembly instructions would need to include an emphasis on a clean assembly area, specialized tools required, how to check critical clearances.

For me, I'd say that a late night online tech line or emal form would have to be a must. Most people work during the day, and play after work.

How much money are we saving over the assembled engine?