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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>PumaFiveOh</b> <br /><small>Member # 2322</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,16,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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!<br /><br />-DSS<br />-CHP<br />-Bennett<br />-Who else is there??<br /><br /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SmokinLX</b> <br /><small>Member # 1684</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,16,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I had a DSS 308 bullit. Actually they sent Me a 308 when I ordered a 306 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="mad.gif" /> . 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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>PumaFiveOh</b> <br /><small>Member # 2322</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,16,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by SmokinLX:<br /><strong> I had a DSS 308 bullit. Actually they sent Me a 308 when I ordered a 306 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="mad.gif" /> . 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. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">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... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" /> <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0408mm_dss/" target="_blank">http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/0408mm_dss/</a> <br /><br />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? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Hungry Hippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,17,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> there are a number of good local places <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>PumaFiveOh</b> <br /><small>Member # 2322</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,17,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:<br /><strong> there are a number of good local places </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">For example??<br /><br />Other then Rob's machine shop in Hayward? And please don't say mustang ranch. lol <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Eagle347</b> <br /><small>Member # 6205</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,6,19,53,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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.<br /> <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/347-331-or-354-4340-Ford-Forged-Short-Block-Free-S-H_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ8051788172QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW" target="_blank">LINK</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>AJBlackGT</b> <br /><small>Member # 3936</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,7,1,41,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>TrickRacer50</b> <br /><small>Member # 6345</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,7,1,42,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I would not decommend CHP and DSS is a long ways away and their level # blocks are marketing BS. Call Brian at <a href="http://www.adperformance.com" target="_blank">http://www.adperformance.com</a><br /><br />He has the best prices and service <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Hungry Hippo</b> <br /><small>Member # 537</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,7,4,53,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i would go to rob's, bayshore, or shaun's(93 pony)new shop. if you rather have someone that does sidejobs, try johnb <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>cdog301</b> <br /><small>Member # 5136</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,8,16,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>92stangLX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3252</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,8,18,22,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> One disadvantange of getting a crate motor is that if you have a problem you have to ship the thing back. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>jph331</b> <br /><small>Member # 665</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,9,12,48,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.keithcraft.com/" target="_blank">http://www.keithcraft.com/</a><br /> <br /> <small>[ April 09, 2006, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: jph331 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>jph331</b> <br /><small>Member # 665</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,9,12,49,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <br /> <br /> <small>[ April 09, 2006, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: jph331 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JohnB</b> <br /><small>Member # 969</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2006,3,9,17,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:<br /><strong> i would go to rob's, bayshore, or shaun's(93 pony)new shop. if you rather have someone that does sidejobs, try johnb </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Building a 331, 347, and 4.6 4v right now... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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