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02-01-2005, 02:18 PM

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To recap my story up until this point, i blew my stock 346 in late november and had been searching for a replacement. As everyone should, I called just about every engine builder i could find. I wanted to see wat my possible options in getting a new motor. Lets just say that my cell phone bill was so bad that the company actually called to verify if it was indeed me making all those calls. (very unexpected but true)

I will not name any of the shops but i know that i practically called all of the sponsors that i thought would help me out. Some of the shops i called i lefted a message or was told to i was gonna be called back and i wasnt. (I know that in this industry things get lost or forgotten due to the busy schedule these shops have; but i felt as a possible customer things were not handled adequately) A few i called, and one in particular, the sales rep. was obviously indifferent about my inquires until i mentioned that i would be purchasing the new package that very same day. Then did his attitude change and showed some enthusiasm. Never once did i feel as person when contacting these shops but as another call; Like another iritation keeping them away from their favorite internet based game.

(The purpose of this thread is not to trash on any of the sponsors or shops but to show my personal observations..)

Anyways, my personal opinon when it comes to this car hobby, that without the people you meet and share wat you have learned or to simple engaged in a friendly race, without that, this is no more than another video game or sensless unanimated object that is simple viewed from a far and not thought about again. Something inorganic.......like having a 3 foot spolier meant to create down force on a car that doesnt even have a tach.....pointless!!!

So at this point, ive just about called everyone and had a few others left. Again, i got a feeling of watever when contacting them. I spoke to all the tech guys, one promised me that he could accomplish my goals no problem and would call me back with the order build. Nothing!!! Waited a few days...nada!!! Well until i called APE. From the get go, i spoke to Nick and he was, though busy, quite friendly and knowledgeable in wat my needs are and wat should be my course of action. He told he would call me back and i was like, great!!!, here we go again. Within the hour though, i got a call from Nick about wat i had asked of him and was ready to answer all my questions. (i ask alot usually and he was more than willing to hang around and answer to the best of his abilities.)

After a few other calls to APE, Nick helped me come to decision. After our final call, i ordered a 408ci super stroker package. This kit, with the core charge included, was also the lowest priced package ive gotten all week, including others parts that would of put me over the top of my budget. For example, and i will not use shop names; For the same price of anothers assembled iron long block (same ci), i got their long block, a yank conveter, 42 lbs injectors, stainless headers wth y-pipe, wires, plugs, and set of Yella Terra shaft mounted rockers.

Presently, after a usual hold-up of the rockers, my motor was shipped to in about a months time and ready for me to drop in the beast. Also as the build ended, i recieved a handfull of pictures documenting the build in all it stages. (even when i they were just waiting fo the rockers)

Throughout the course of this build, I realized that not only did i aquire a new motor for a great price, the help of knowledgeable people that are willing to aid you in wat you need and not just sell you their product; I aquired a set of new friends that share my love for these cars ( Nick, Chris and the rest of the APE crew). Furthermore, never once did i feel pressured, cheated, or any other negative reaction one might get from anyone that is only trying to fatten their wallets. When you combine business with a passion, you must not allow that business mind to take over wat you love, to hinder your heart in order to successfully out sell your competition. In this case our love for motorsports, no matter wat your means of speed might be, (f-body, fox-body, import, etc.) is our passion.

With this all in mind, i wouldnt just recommend APE engineering to anyone for their sheer knowledge of automotive engine building, but also for their professionalism and dedication to their customers. They are one of the few, if only builders that I have dealt with that showed concern for me and my build. Also, my recommendations for APE goes beyond the norm but lies mostly that these guys are a fine group of friendly engine builders that treated me like a buddy and people who share the same love for speed. I cant say how pleased i am with APE and that as long as i drive something realted to speed and f-body's, I'll be 110% confident that APE will not try to take advantage of me or anyone for that matter.

Happy motoring to you all and watchout now, 408ci coming at ya!!!!!!!

Thanks for your time,
Angel

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