yellowpatrol's SRT-4 to SRT-4 swap : Twin pics

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:46 am

Danteneon wrote:Understandable. You just have to think about the price vs. the professional install. If his work comes with some kind of warranty, that may be the way to go. The only problem is if the engine does develop some problem it is easy for the builder to claim it wasn't related to something he did.

Well, the same guy that recommended me to this place said that he had them do a Honda motor for him, then something happened to the block, and I guess this place bought him a completely new shortblock. That's the reason I went to them, for the insurance. But apparently to this guy if it isn't in writing it never happened.

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:43 pm

did you clarify what "install new" means to him? cause if it's a misunderstanding and he's anything of a business man, he'd suck it up and do it cause "the customer's always right"

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:37 pm

yellowpatrol wrote:Whoa whoa whoa, back the truck up. I just looked over that original estimate he gave me, and it says clear as day install new engine parts!!

Given the way that is written with the "freeze plugs" seemingly indented every so slightly...

It could mean "install new freeze plugs"

teamliviD · Post by **teamliviD** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:02 pm

this is the way i read it:

Valve job - surface
Bore hone block
tear down engine
TANK all engine parts - install new.....freeze plugs

(check crankshaft)

all for $575

that seems about right to me as far as a "price quote".

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Fri May 09, 2008 7:59 pm

The thing I'm seeing though, is that he didn't put it on a new line. Look at "Valve job - surface", that got it's own line. Why start a new item on the same line as another?

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:52 pm

Because there's no room on the previous line? Looks pretty obvious that it's to install new freeze plugs.

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Fri May 09, 2008 10:13 pm

Any way you cut it, nine months is WAY too long to wait! IMO.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Sat May 10, 2008 12:30 am

Nutmeg wrote:Because there's no room on the previous line? Looks pretty obvious that it's to install new freeze plugs.

You're missing the point. There would be room if he would start "Install new" on it's own line, since the way he's claiming it is that it's its own task.

Example:

ThrIsNoSpork · Post by **ThrIsNoSpork** » Sat May 10, 2008 12:31 am

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

nunley · Post by **nunley** » Sun May 11, 2008 5:28 pm

Some people just won't listen to you unless you are a douche or you cause them to lose money or lose business.

I'd raise hell

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun May 11, 2008 8:31 pm

Dude, thats messed up.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:22 pm

i'll let you know how it goes on wednesday

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:05 am

We'll wait patiently!

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Mon May 12, 2008 4:39 pm

hurry up man!

Sorry to hear about the issues, I know burlington has a rep in the city though, so you should just talk to the guy and tell him that you would like to discuss what all this means, on the estimate, that you were under the impression that he was installing all the new parts... if he will not, I know a guy near me with TONS of experience... and the shops name is RAD.

Anyways, this place knows their stuff, bring it to them and get a quote for install if you have too. Call me anytime, I'll hook you up!

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:48 pm

kc2002acr wrote:hurry up man!

Sorry to hear about the issues, I know burlington has a rep in the city though, so you should just talk to the guy and tell him that you would like to discuss what all this means, on the estimate, that you were under the impression that he was installing all the new parts... if he will not, I know a guy near me with TONS of experience... and the shops name is RAD. Anyways, this place knows their stuff, bring it to them and get a quote for install if you have too. Call me anytime, I'll hook you up!

Yeah, I'm gonna go there Wed and then we will see what I have to do from there. I've already got TONS of alternate plans thanks to friends and co-workers. I'm so anxious to get this thing DONE!!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:37 pm

And you still have to put it in the car and get those kinks worked out! Ugh. Keep in there.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:41 pm

That's what I'm waiting for. I'll be happy to actually have a hand in it instead of being at the mercy of douchebags

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:45 pm

yellowpatrol wrote:
kc2002acr wrote:hurry up man!

Sorry to hear about the issues, I know burlington has a rep in the city though, so you should just talk to the guy and tell him that you would like to discuss what all this means, on the estimate, that you were under the impression that he was installing all the new parts... if he will not, I know a guy near me with TONS of experience... and the shops name is RAD. Anyways, this place knows their stuff, bring it to them and get a quote for install if you have too. Call me anytime, I'll hook you up!
Yeah, I'm gonna go there Wed and then we will see what I have to do from there. I've already got TONS of alternate plans thanks to friends and co-workers. I'm so anxious to get this thing DONE!!

I bet! You got new parts all over the place that are telling you, "Install me or I will kill you!" Well maybe not that weird...

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:11 pm

^^ lol!

Well, I'm aboot to go down there. Pretty fuckin pumped. I'm taking a couple friends with me.

In other news, I changed my mind on rims, but I'm keeping it a secret for now. They will be badass though.

I'm also about to call MP and order some new crap, and hopefully some bolts for the O2 housing.

EDIT: I can't keep a secret very well. I just got off the phone with Modern and bought:

MPx BFMIC
AGP Uppipe
HKS BOV
Crane #14 Cams
Valve springs & titanium retainers

Now I gotta think of a new short ram intake solution though, since the uppipe won't work with the AEM one I was considering...

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:44 pm

Injen > AEM.

Moar Moar Moar!

Let us know how it goes.

IGotYourDoughnut · Post by **IGotYourDoughnut** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:21 pm

KrackstaR wrote:which one of you bastards want a hug...huh? hurry up i'm giving them out you better get one before its gone.....

^Still givin out hugs?!

and i know nothing about engines but besides the rust it looks tight!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:57 pm

Wow, that's gonna be quick!

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:18 pm

so how did the trip turn out?

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Wed May 14, 2008 9:07 pm

Hudson_Neon wrote:so how did the trip turn out?

Whew, just got back from a long day of running errands. The motor is done! I tried and tried but there was no way he was installing the pistons and rods for free, even though the original bid says install new. A guy I work with builds motors on the side all the time so he said he could help me with that though. The guy at the shop however, did not charge me for the crankshaft balancing and polish that he originally said would be $270. So all in all I think I made out well. Best of all the motor is back in my possession. The head turned out SEXY. I'll post pics later.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:47 pm

Awesome! Waitin on picts!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:15 am

Congrats on getting the motor back! Now put it in!

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:22 am

Nutmeg wrote:Congrats on getting the motor back! Now put it in!

WOW you are one antsy mofo! I've been waiting nearly a year, but I've got more patience than you!

lol. I'm not going to rush it so much that it turns out bad. I am however very excited. Unfortunately my camera was dead and I couldn't get any pics tonight, but I will be charging it tonight and getting some ASAP!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:29 am

yellowpatrol wrote:
Nutmeg wrote:Congrats on getting the motor back! Now put it in!
WOW you are one antsy mofo! I've been waiting nearly a year, but I've got more patience than you! lol. I'm not going to rush it so much that it turns out bad. I am however very excited. Unfortunately my camera was dead and I couldn't get any pics tonight, but I will be charging it tonight and getting some ASAP!

Haha, dude I just know you're gonna have a beast of a car. And a year, that would drive me crazy to wait that long! Best of luck with the install of everything else.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:09 pm

yellowpatrol wrote:Unfortunately my camera was dead and I couldn't get any pics tonight, but I will be charging it tonight and getting some ASAP!

Hurry up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:10 pm

Yeah yeah yeah. I've been working my ass off to pay for those cams and intercooler and haven't had a chance to stop by the garage