Phoenix engines
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 313
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From: Fairfield PA
I bought their 385 hp crate engine last year. Haven't fired it up yet, just finished the resto and waiting to get the car from the painter then I will fire it up. The engine looked good and I took one of the one of the heads and pan off to make sure they built what I bought, everything checked out. I will warn you they are slow as he!! and building and delivering and very poor comunication, but they did give me a $200 refund because of that.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 229
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From: Oreland PA
thanks...It seems like a good deal but I am leary of buying thing like that that seem good.
Just another question, When buying somthing like this is it a good idea to remove the pan...etc to check blts, torque whatever else?
Just another question, When buying somthing like this is it a good idea to remove the pan...etc to check blts, torque whatever else?
Pro
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 553
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From: Valparaiso IN
Check these guys out at Tuff Dawg. I bought the 440HP 355 and it is a monster.. Quality is excellent, delivered to your garage, not some shipping dock somewhere..
I am not affiliated, blah blah, just satisfied..Call Daryl and talk to him..
http://stores.ebay.com/Tuff-Dawg-Eng...Q3amesstQQtZkm
Last edited by OldSchool; Aug 17, 2006 at 10:22 AM.
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 96
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From: KC MO
fiveStar Engines --- RUN!
Please, whatever you do, stay away from FiveStar Engines out of Phoenix. You can shee their junk on eBay too...
Take my advice, they suck to deal with, you dont want anything to do with them or their motors...
Take my advice, they suck to deal with, you dont want anything to do with them or their motors...
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 313
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From: Fairfield PA
I wish
Originally Posted by dgruenke
11Jake,
Did you get that thing fired up yet? I am also interested in the quality of those engines.
Did you get that thing fired up yet? I am also interested in the quality of those engines.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,043
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From: Va
check out
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
I bought a 383 stroker and very pleased, here is a video of the dyno run:
489hp/495tq
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
I bought a 383 stroker and very pleased, here is a video of the dyno run:
489hp/495tq
