I've been considering getting a built short block and was wondering what experiences people have had with the blocks built by FTY and possibly Howell Automotive. Anyone have any other recommendations? I don't want to running more than 14-15 psi ultimately... but that is probably gonna change once I see how more boost feels. }(
Thanks in advance...
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#58616, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 0
I don't understand how people can say... "I don't plan to run more than xxx lbs. of boost." Yeah right, we all want 30000 psi of boost and you all know it.
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#58639, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 1
im prolly gonna go through them with the rebuild. just seems like money keeps adding up. like having them ship it down to florida for me. its like $200. and i have to pay michigan sales tax???? i dont even live there!!!!
#58642, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by grain im prolly gonna go through them with the rebuild. just seems like money keeps adding up. like having them ship it down to florida for me. its like $200. and i have to pay michigan sales tax???? i dont even live there!!!! this block better the 3000 lbs i want to run
Yeah but apparently they do killer work and you'd be looking at a little over $2000 for parts and labor if you had a shop do it. I'd rather pay VT to do it for me for $1650 and pay the stupid shipping and tax for a badass motor.
#58656, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 3
jus email the guys and ask them more questions. there all real cool over there, and will actually keep emailing you back answering the questions you ask. im planning on getting a rebuilt engine from fty soon, and was happy with the... umm, i guess you could say, "customer service feedback" they gave to me!
#58657, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by ghostESiKY jus email the guys and ask them more questions. there all real cool over there, and will actually keep emailing you back answering the questions you ask. im planning on getting a rebuilt engine from fty soon, and was happy with the... umm, i guess you could say, "customer service feedback" they gave to me!
I just got a response from them myself that seemed very friendly he explained the core charge etc to me in very good detail. I'm really thinking about going this route myself!
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#58762, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Eclipse2NR I don't understand how people can say... "I don't plan to run more than xxx lbs. of boost." Yeah right, we all want 30000 psi of boost and you all know it. 1996 Eclipse RS / 5-Speed / Aerogear Body / Coated in Magnetic Red Metallic rev.2 / T3 Turbo Intercooled @ 8 psi / More at http://home.insightbb.com/~mgalyan/ Mark Galyan - Indianapolis, Indiana
haha well if that were actually a feasible alternative we'd all be doing it
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#58785, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 8
haha, yea but with the cost of the block you still need head studs, a clutch...oem would DIE at 14-15 psi. 30000 psi of fuel pressure lol unless you got a nasty fuel system which is even MORE money. its not just the block you would be looking at here. oil, coolant, etc. it costs a lot to get a motor in and running clean _________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca
#58796, "RE: Anyone have feedback on FTY????" In response to Reply # 9 Oct-17-03 10:49 AM by etx
This motor is sick. 180 acrost comp before the motor ever started, thats perfection. I would have have paid $4000 for this thing. And now they are using CP pistons for the same price! One thing you need to think about before you have them do the work tho is how much boost you really are going to run in the end. They don't give us as much clearance in the cylenders because most 420a's are street cars. This is the best way to go, But if your ever going to run like 32psi on that block you should let them know so they can bore the cylenders with more clearance. You wouldn't want to sieze your sexy new motor!!
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