AP Engineering
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Drifting
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From: Albuquerque NM
AP Engineering
Just wanted to let you guys know about them. I ordered a 347 from them from their last special. Chris personally took the time to call me about my engine and review my setup with me. He explained some things about FI engines that I didn't know. He also asked about my power goals for a possible ring upgrade. When I told him my setup he advised that I probably WOULDN'T need to upgrade the rings.
I think it shows a lot of honesty and integrity to advise someone against an upgrade rather than trying to sell them something that they dont need.
Anyone considering buying an engine should really consider them, they are a top notch outfit and fast too! My ship date is 3/15 and I can't wait!!!
I think it shows a lot of honesty and integrity to advise someone against an upgrade rather than trying to sell them something that they dont need.
Anyone considering buying an engine should really consider them, they are a top notch outfit and fast too! My ship date is 3/15 and I can't wait!!!
Drifting
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From: Fairview Hts. IL
flynbludream, I have to agree, I ordered my new shortblock from AP Engineering and I received the same treatment. They called me back to discuss the engine build. We discussed the other requirements for my setup and they made suggestions so my goals can be achieved.
I went with the 370ci instead of the stock cubes. I absolutely cannot wait for the thing to be shipped. I'm getting so excited it's disgusting! At any rate, if I am not mistaken, I will be the first guy on the forum running this particular setup? 370ci + A&A P1 blower!
flynbludream, when is your ship date?
I went with the 370ci instead of the stock cubes. I absolutely cannot wait for the thing to be shipped. I'm getting so excited it's disgusting! At any rate, if I am not mistaken, I will be the first guy on the forum running this particular setup? 370ci + A&A P1 blower!
flynbludream, when is your ship date?
Le Mans Master
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From: Chandler AZ
Don't you have a local trusted machinest near you?
Buy the parts from a ***** on line... save the money for the machine work for somebody local that you can look in the eye. Did I mention the shipping savings on an assembled shortblock?
Good Luck... you've been around long enough... we've had a few words over the last couple of years but if your ready to pull the trigger... best bet is to keep transactions as close as possible.
Bill
Buy the parts from a ***** on line... save the money for the machine work for somebody local that you can look in the eye. Did I mention the shipping savings on an assembled shortblock?
Good Luck... you've been around long enough... we've had a few words over the last couple of years but if your ready to pull the trigger... best bet is to keep transactions as close as possible.
Bill
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Bill - I couldn't agree with you more. I couldn't imagine ordering a motor from someone out of state just to try saving a few bucks. Believe me - there are plenty of shops locally that I wouldn't trust to align a few pullies much less build a motor. Caveat Emptor.
Mark
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Drifting
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From: Albuquerque NM
Originally Posted by Bill Reid
Don't you have a local trusted machinest near you?
Buy the parts from a ***** on line... save the money for the machine work for somebody local that you can look in the eye. Did I mention the shipping savings on an assembled shortblock?
Good Luck... you've been around long enough... we've had a few words over the last couple of years but if your ready to pull the trigger... best bet is to keep transactions as close as possible.
Bill
Good Luck... you've been around long enough... we've had a few words over the last couple of years but if your ready to pull the trigger... best bet is to keep transactions as close as possible.
Bill
and has some proven cars out there. Also from what I have seen I am saving quite a bit more than a few bucks. $2300 for a built shortblock with no core charge? I don't think anyone is within $500 of that. After talking to Chris and seeing how he deals with people 1:1, I have every confidence in his shop.
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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV
Originally Posted by flynbludream
I'm definitely going with a turbo setup. I just haven't decided which one yet. Right now its a toss up btw TTI x and PTK. We will see. Hogurt, ship date is in the first post. 
Right now its a toss up btw TTI x and PTK. We will see. Hogurt, ship date is in the first post.
Burning Brakes
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From: South Lyon MI
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Bill - I couldn't agree with you more. I couldn't imagine ordering a motor from someone out of state just to try saving a few bucks. Believe me - there are plenty of shops locally that I wouldn't trust to align a few pullies much less build a motor. Caveat Emptor.
Mark
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Drifting
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From: Albuquerque NM
Originally Posted by 99Z51R
It's Here.......
Already took tomorrow off to get started putting this thing together. Looks like APE did a great job.
Eric
Already took tomorrow off to get started putting this thing together. Looks like APE did a great job.
Eric
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by flynbludream
Ohhhh pretty. What pistons did you go with Eric?
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Originally Posted by 99Z51R
Its coming together.....
One day and I made some progress.
Eric
One day and I made some progress.
Eric
Looks good Eric!! Keep up the pace and you should have her running in no time! Let me know if you need anything else to complete it.
Thanks