Crate Motor from Eckler's

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Oct 3, 2001 | 02:35 PM

Leo001

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Crate Motor from Eckler's

I just recieved a new catalog from Eckler's today, looks like they have begun to offer Hi-Performance crate motors (350ci 325 or 365 hp versions) looks like a good deal the 325hp version uses vortec heads, the 365 version uses Edelbrock aluminum heads.
Anyway I just thought I would pass this along. Anybody shopping for crate motors just got a little more to look at.
Leo

Oct 3, 2001 | 02:41 PM

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Re: Crate Motor from Eckler's (Leo001)

See also : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=160187

Oct 3, 2001 | 02:51 PM

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Re: Crate Motor from Eckler's (Leo001)

WARNING....I'm not sure about the Wheeler crate motors but Ecklers usually adds a HUGE markup on the aftermarket stuff they resell. I would check with Wheeler to see if the price is lower if purchsed direct.

Mark

Oct 3, 2001 | 03:06 PM

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Ecklers has a huge mark-up on everything they sell!!! Period

Oct 3, 2001 | 03:12 PM

ylose

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Re: Crate Motor from Eckler's (Leo001)

not to mention Eckler's Rapes you on the Shipping and handling...

charged me shipping and handling of $70 for two mufflers...talk about rape.
I live in WI, its not England or something !

Its nearing the fine line of 'crooked' marketing!

-J

Oct 3, 2001 | 05:35 PM

Alwyn678

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That is why I onlu buy local ...The last detail so I can drive over and pick it up!!!

Oct 3, 2001 | 05:41 PM

gearheadz

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I agree, its a BAD practice. I live 200 miles from Ecklers and they charged me $12 S&H for a clock rebuild kit!! Its like those "only on TV" commercials for some crappy item thats $9.99 but the S&H is $6.99! Its definitely a deceptive way to pad the profit margin.

Mark

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