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Old 12-16-2015, 11:07 PM
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Thanks damage, it's disheartening to say the least. I can't believe how many things were amiss with your engine, specially considering the cost involved. I'm feeling sorry for the engine builder in Sydney (Bill at BK Racing Engines) who just keeps finding issues with mine. Even the new bloody oil pan had a small hole in the dipstick weld when we first filled it with oil and primed the motor.
Just so I don't mislead anyone the dyno figures were quoted by KC as what my engine would achieve with my intake, carb and headers. Quoted 550/550 but only pulled 446 hp after a fair bit of attempted tuning. Torque dropped off dramatically mid way.The engine builder suspected the cam was off, and was right on the money.
Wife's definitely not happy, after losing the side oiler, and now this ...I promised her that this engine would have no issues because I was getting from a reputable builder ....yeah right...in the dog house again.
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It will all be forgotten once the wind is in my hair again and I'm wrestling the wheel from lock to lock with rubber and bitumen spitting everywhere and thunder from the side pipes striking fear into every critter within cooee.
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Old 12-16-2015, 11:09 PM
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Just realised, I've sidetracked your post Damage, sorry mate. I'll just pop back in briefly when I get it all sorted.

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Old 12-17-2015, 05:34 AM
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All good mate plenty of side tracks on this thread, I'm surprised no one drops in to protect their reputation.
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I read on another thread that Keith is no longer at KC engines. Don't know the details, just that it sounded like he had enough of the business. The thread post said that the shop is still open and being run by other folks.
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Old 12-23-2015, 12:29 AM
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Thanks Damage, I seriously think they don't give a ****.

Bernica, the email reply I got from the guy who built my engine at KC was signed off with Lance, "Owner". And from the experiences I've had dealing with him, I pity any and all future customers.
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Old 12-28-2015, 07:01 PM
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Thanks Damage, I seriously think they don't give a ****.

Bernica, the email reply I got from the guy who built my engine at KC was signed off with Lance, "Owner". And from the experiences I've had dealing with him, I pity any and all future customers.
Lance was the guy supposedly helping me if you call responding to every 5th email helping. I reckon if he has bought the business of Keith you would have buckles and none chance of any help on a past engine purchase.
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Lance was the guy supposedly helping me if you call responding to every 5th email helping. I reckon if he has bought the business of Keith you would have buckles and none chance of any help on a past engine purchase.
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Anyway - I'm sorry you had such a bad experience Damage - I got great service from KC (one small wrinkle that I put down to me) and IIRC I think it was Lance that helped.


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Out of interest how long ago did you get your engine? And what was it?
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Old 12-30-2015, 02:39 AM
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Dave hows that shinny Kirkham going? is the alloy work standing up to track work and general road use?
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