New crate engine is now a steam engine....bad problem...
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Lavonia Georgia
Originally Posted by David Ey
btw..the keith black website does not list a 4.030 piston. Hard to understand why they call these motors 355's.
on the page for each piston, they give the sizes availble. In the 7cc hypers MSV got, they come in STD .020, .030, .040 and .060
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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Regarding the dyno testing, I have to disagree with you. I've only seen dyno testing on complete motors (carb and distrubutor included). The way these are et up will have a lot to do with the hp.
I would never expect a crate engine without carb/distributor to be dyno tested. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's sort of the standard in the industry.
Dont get hung up on that point. Just get a new engine from them and be happy.
I assume you knew the warranty info when you bought it. So if they replace it with a good and cover your shipping costs, I think that's all you should expect.
Gary
I would never expect a crate engine without carb/distributor to be dyno tested. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's sort of the standard in the industry.
Dont get hung up on that point. Just get a new engine from them and be happy.
I assume you knew the warranty info when you bought it. So if they replace it with a good and cover your shipping costs, I think that's all you should expect.
Gary
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: New Baden Illinois
I am also looking at a crate engine for my 1976. Based on the price of the Blueprint Engines and the horsepower/torque numbers, I think it is a very good deal. However, if MsVette only gets an exact replacement with nothing else, I will pass right over their engines. I want to know that if I take the time to put an engine in my car, that it will either run right or that I will receive something for my time.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Originally Posted by dgruenke
I am also looking at a crate engine for my 1976. Based on the price of the Blueprint Engines and the horsepower/torque numbers, I think it is a very good deal.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by thermoquad
Any serial #'s on your paperwork? Whats to keep 'em from tellin' you that it isn't one of theirs'?
huh? I bought it directly from them, no middle man. And yes I have the paperwork with the serial number anyway. 
2nd Gear
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show of support
Another guy showing support here...
How long could it take them to figure out they sold you some seriuos junk. They need to step up and quick.
This thread will be posted on jeeps unlimited as sson as I am done here. It will probably spread like fire from there.
By the way I saw the on the Chevelle site as I do not read this one all the time. You are gettin lots of exposure, as the man said nothing like free advertising.
Brent Thomas
How long could it take them to figure out they sold you some seriuos junk. They need to step up and quick.
This thread will be posted on jeeps unlimited as sson as I am done here. It will probably spread like fire from there.
By the way I saw the on the Chevelle site as I do not read this one all the time. You are gettin lots of exposure, as the man said nothing like free advertising.
Brent Thomas
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Scottsboro Alabama
Originally Posted by MsVetteMan
Got an email a 3 pm.....they didn't have it at that time.
Dirt: I don't think it will take that long for some reason.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
"Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow".
Know what you mean dirt....and been there. They (blueprint/marshall) have presented themselves very professionally so far and have been quick in their replies on phone calls. I expect they will look at it, shortly after receiving it.
Know what you mean dirt....and been there. They (blueprint/marshall) have presented themselves very professionally so far and have been quick in their replies on phone calls. I expect they will look at it, shortly after receiving it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by stickboy
I can't wait for this thread to end. It's eatting up alot of my life Hopefully a happy ending comes soon. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Hey, who want's to start a poll........options:
MVM gets screwed.......
MVM gets new exact replacement motor......
MVM gets upgrade 383 stroker replacement for his time.......
Who has any faith left in corporate America??
MVM gets screwed.......
MVM gets new exact replacement motor......
MVM gets upgrade 383 stroker replacement for his time.......
Who has any faith left in corporate America??
