Engine kits
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From: Connecticut, USA
Engine kits
I've been looking at various engine kits from places like Summit, Jegs,Northern Auto, Ebay vendors,etc.
I'm curious to know where or whose kits/parts you use?
Thanks,
Gary
I'm curious to know where or whose kits/parts you use?
Thanks,
Gary
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 6,134
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
Gary.... you have mail. I don't use kits... I select the pistons, rings, bearings, etc based on the intended use, and the kits are usually a compromise.... they limit your control on parts selection. For example, you might get a great set of pistons, but because the "kit vendor" gets a deal on rings, you may get trashy rings or bearings. You have to know exactly what parts are in the kit or you can get screwed. A kit that says "either company A or company B" bearings is not acceptable. There are deals to be had in kits.... but you need to ask questions up front.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: WESTLAKE LA
Originally Posted by Tom454
Gary.... you have mail. I don't use kits... I select the pistons, rings, bearings, etc based on the intended use, and the kits are usually a compromise.... they limit your control on parts selection. For example, you might get a great set of pistons, but because the "kit vendor" gets a deal on rings, you may get trashy rings or bearings. You have to know exactly what parts are in the kit or you can get screwed. A kit that says "either company A or company B" bearings is not acceptable. There are deals to be had in kits.... but you need to ask questions up front.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
For a driver Northern Auto is great. I just buy Fel Pro head gaskets to go with it. If you want more control, PAW is hard to beat. They probably have the level kit you want with all good parts and you can also make substitutions.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by gtr1999
No one has bought parts to rebuild their engine? 
Did you have the shop use what ever they stock or bought a crate eng?
Did you have the shop use what ever they stock or bought a crate eng?
the guy who built my engine spec'd the internal parts i delivered to him the cam, lifters and springs.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Loveland, CO
I used the Summit rebuild kit for my 69 big block and was very pleased. Got quality Speed Pro forged pistons, felpro gasket set, quality bearings. The machine shop I used couldn't come close to the quality and price on what they were going to supply. 
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