Dissapointing year end with my Roush 427R

[twobjshelbys]

My engine itself has not had any mechanical issues. The fuel injection system was never right, and I footed the entire bill even after they said they would either (1) refund my payment for the shop time in Livonia or (2) send someone out to work on it [I already had it done by a local Accel DFI guy]. I'd be reluctant to buy another one of their engines.

Warranties are considered a liability on the company's books. If I were Roush I would be banking on the typical Cobra user profile: Buy a relatively expensive with a short warranty knowing that it won't be used enough to expose hardly any problems within the warranty period. I can see them not covering picky things after a time period but pieces falling off the inside should be covered for an extended time period or say 12000 miles.

[JoeT]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Warranties are considered a liability on the company's books. ......

I can see them not covering picky things after a time period but pieces falling off the inside should be covered for an extended time period or say 12000 miles.

I agree, the cost of some of these motors are as much as a new kia. A car that as a daily driver I'd put more miles on in 30 days than I do my cobra in 3 years. It's unexceptionable that in 2600 miles internal parts are breaking.

[grybrd123]

Hi guys:

I don't know who Cashburn was referring to, but I had Roush 402R 369 (bought through Gear 6 Performance in Boise), and the problems sound exactly like mine. It ran well, but burned oil from day one (300 miles/qt) and eventually it went back to Roush for a rebuild, after which it burned even more oil (100 miles/qt). I put 6800 miles on it in the time I had it. After trying this, that, and the other thing, they gave me a new 427SRX. They paid for all the mechanics time, the shipping, and odds and ends.

My warranty (started in June 2009) was for 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever was shorter. I dealt directly with Roush, and filed a warranty claim in October last year, and the new motor was installed last June, so it took a long time and a LOT of back and forth (fortunately, it rains all winter in the PNW, so it was a good time to have to mess with it). I went through Mark Yagelo, and he can be very difficult to contact (travels all the time) and may not respond to e-mails, but he is helpful when you can talk with him.

If you (who started this thread) PM me with your contact info, I will give you my contact info if you want to talk. I have a lot of info that might help you.

David

[fordracing65]

And to think Roush upcharges these engines because of his name, what a joke, I have said for years he is right up there with the Shelbys of this world, no wonder Blykins, Survival motorsports, and Craft have such a good name, quality builds with there name backing it.

[ERA 626]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

And to think Roush upcharges these engines because of his name, what a joke, I have said for years he is right up there with the Shelbys of this world, no wonder Blykins, Survival motorsports, and Craft have such a good name, quality builds with there name backing it.

FYI The Shelby Engine Co is under new ownership. It was purchased by Bill Denbeste of Denbeste Motorsports. I personally know Bill and Joe the builder. Great people! so dont go by experiences with the old Shelby Engine Co. complete different ball game.