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Posted by PumaFiveOh (Member # 2322) on :
 
I'm looking to purchase a short block from either DSS or Bennett, but just wanted some feedback from you guys. Which company would you recommend and trust, and who here has a motor from either of these companies? Let me know, thanks!

-DSS
-CHP
-Bennett
-Who else is there??

[Confused]
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
I had a DSS 308 bullit. Actually they sent Me a 308 when I ordered a 306 [Mad] . It was a street strip duty and lasted 10,000 miles before a head gasket failer ended up causing complication's that took it's life. Eric helped Me put a new engine in it and when We checked out the old one the bearing's were pretty bad so it would'nt of lasted much longer. I am not extremely pleased with their product but I guess it could of been worse. The engine was alway's run wqith a tune and with synthetic oil so I don't think the bearing's should have been toasted with 10K but it did see over 120 passes at the strip, about 1/2 were NA and the other half under boost & 13-11 second passes.
 
Posted by PumaFiveOh (Member # 2322) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
I had a DSS 308 bullit. Actually they sent Me a 308 when I ordered a 306 [Mad] . It was a street strip duty and lasted 10,000 miles before a head gasket failer ended up causing complication's that took it's life. Eric helped Me put a new engine in it and when We checked out the old one the bearing's were pretty bad so it would'nt of lasted much longer. I am not extremely pleased with their product but I guess it could of been worse. The engine was alway's run wqith a tune and with synthetic oil so I don't think the bearing's should have been toasted with 10K but it did see over 120 passes at the strip, about 1/2 were NA and the other half under boost & 13-11 second passes.
Hmm, that's not very promising!! After reading these articles I thought DSS was really doing a good job now in regards to their quality and craftsmanship... [Confused]

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0408mm_dss/

So maybe I should just dish out the extra bucks and have Bennett build it for me? Anyone else have any opinions about either of these companies?
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
there are a number of good local places
 
Posted by PumaFiveOh (Member # 2322) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
there are a number of good local places
For example??

Other then Rob's machine shop in Hayward? And please don't say mustang ranch. lol
 
Posted by Eagle347 (Member # 6205) on :
 
I have speant alot of money with this guy, and he is very honest. He builds great motors for the best prices that I could find. He builds them one at a time, and ships them for free.
LINK
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
Keith Craft is a good 'mailorder' company. You could have it built locally at a number of different places: Rob's, Reggie Jackson's, Top of the Hill in Livermore to name a few.
 
Posted by TrickRacer50 (Member # 6345) on :
 
I would not decommend CHP and DSS is a long ways away and their level # blocks are marketing BS. Call Brian at http://www.adperformance.com

He has the best prices and service
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i would go to rob's, bayshore, or shaun's(93 pony)new shop. if you rather have someone that does sidejobs, try johnb
 
Posted by cdog301 (Member # 5136) on :
 
I bought a short block from DSS and it has run like a champ! I think they make a good product and they are very knowledgeable and the customer service is top notch I would buy another motor no question, but that is just my experience I have not taken the coupe to the track yet!
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
One disadvantange of getting a crate motor is that if you have a problem you have to ship the thing back.
 
Posted by jph331 (Member # 665) on :
 
I would also recommend keith Craft Racing. I personally think Bennet is over priced. Keith Craft even took a sporstman block in trade to upgrade to a r block. It was brand new and gave me full price of what I had paid.

http://www.keithcraft.com/

[ April 09, 2006, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: jph331 ]
 
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[ April 09, 2006, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: jph331 ]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i would go to rob's, bayshore, or shaun's(93 pony)new shop. if you rather have someone that does sidejobs, try johnb
Building a 331, 347, and 4.6 4v right now... [Smile]
 




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