some of our new engine packages
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VA speed offers packages from Mild to Wild, Believe it or not there are guys charging more than Shawn for engines of the same caliber and getting the money all day long. Their precision machining and attention to detail is what sets them apart from the others. Believe it or not most engines in the 7 second range are 25-35k builds. The cheaper ones dont last. 
If I can find the money I'd like to upgrade to the RHS block and a 4.125" stroke crank.
If I can find the money I'd like to upgrade to the RHS block and a 4.125" stroke crank.
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if you're looking for something more "average joe" i'm sure that they can hook you up.
and this 25-35k that phil is talking about isn't always going to have the sheetmetal intake, dry sump pump etc
and this 25-35k that phil is talking about isn't always going to have the sheetmetal intake, dry sump pump etc
100% correct, we have found skimping in these 2 areas will lead to higher cost fixes down the road.
but seen a lot of cars with 2000 hp and was more expensive i would say thats a good price really. But what about the average joe like said above. even buying a 10 grand engine would kill me but would do it. How much does a kidney go for nowadays.
VA speed offers packages from Mild to Wild, Believe it or not there are guys charging more than Shawn for engines of the same caliber and getting the money all day long. Their precision machining and attention to detail is what sets them apart from the others. Believe it or not most engines in the 7 second range are 25-35k builds. The cheaper ones dont last.
If I can find the money I'd like to upgrade to the RHS block and a 4.125" stroke crank.
If I can find the money I'd like to upgrade to the RHS block and a 4.125" stroke crank.
I also believe everyone in here knows what Shawn is capable of building, no one's disproving his abilities, but I think he could make make more "profits" if he were to advertise engine packages of like 370, 402, 408, 414 and so on with reasonable prices (or not, because we know what we're paying for with you)
I know you know your stuff, but the things listed aren't really necessary if you don't just run the car down the strip 10 times a week. But for those of us that don't do that, spending $3k on a intake set up IS NOT NECESSARY on a "street cruiser". Nor will that intake be the reason why my 4XX motor made 1500hp and not 1800hp IMO.
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An intake manifold has a dramatic effect on engine performance and very well could be the reason why your 1500hp motor isn't making 1800hp. I agree the cost isn't always justifiable, but when you are putting together a 1500-3000hp engine why would you skimp out on a vital component.
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I'm sure everyone in here believes that in order to "play hard, you gotta pay hard"
I also believe everyone in here knows what Shawn is capable of building, no one's disproving his abilities, but I think he could make make more "profits" if he were to advertise engine packages of like 370, 402, 408, 414 and so on with reasonable prices (or not, because we know what we're paying for with you)
I know you know your stuff, but the things listed aren't really necessary if you don't just run the car down the strip 10 times a week. But for those of us that don't do that, spending $3k on a intake set up IS NOT NECESSARY on a "street cruiser". Nor will that intake be the reason why my 4XX motor made 1500hp and not 1800hp IMO.
I also believe everyone in here knows what Shawn is capable of building, no one's disproving his abilities, but I think he could make make more "profits" if he were to advertise engine packages of like 370, 402, 408, 414 and so on with reasonable prices (or not, because we know what we're paying for with you)
I know you know your stuff, but the things listed aren't really necessary if you don't just run the car down the strip 10 times a week. But for those of us that don't do that, spending $3k on a intake set up IS NOT NECESSARY on a "street cruiser". Nor will that intake be the reason why my 4XX motor made 1500hp and not 1800hp IMO.
I guess everybody definition of what is necessary and what isn't is different.We have sold alot of $25,000.00+ dollar engines with sheetmetal intakes to guys with street cruisers.These are guys that want the most out of their combos-that's what we give them.An intake does make a huge difference on any kind of engine.
I know you know your stuff, but the things listed aren't really necessary if you don't just run the car down the strip 10 times a week. But for those of us that don't do that, spending $3k on a intake set up IS NOT NECESSARY on a "street cruiser". Nor will that intake be the reason why my 4XX motor made 1500hp and not 1800hp IMO.
The inexpensive carb style intake will be the reason why you burn up pistons. Your right its not necessary but if you want to make the most out of your combination it is. An intake manifold has a dramatic effect on engine performance and very well could be the reason why your 1500hp motor isn't making 1800hp. I agree the cost isn't always justifiable, but when you are putting together a 1500-3000hp engine why would you skimp out on a vital component.
Currently we have more work than what we know what to do with-we are a low volume high quality shop.Yes we could have more business if we advertised budget engines-but were not looking to build lots of engines.With the amount of work that we put into building an engine and the amount of money we have tied up in the highest quality equipment to build engines,it's very hard for us to be competetive with the mass production shops.That is why we have steered toward the higher end market.With that said,we do have and will build more budget engines,but i can't do it for the same cost as alot of these other shops.
I guess everybody definition of what is necessary and what isn't is different.We have sold alot of $25,000.00+ dollar engines with sheetmetal intakes to guys with street cruisers.These are guys that want the most out of their combos-that's what we give them.An intake does make a huge difference on any kind of engine.
I guess everybody definition of what is necessary and what isn't is different.We have sold alot of $25,000.00+ dollar engines with sheetmetal intakes to guys with street cruisers.These are guys that want the most out of their combos-that's what we give them.An intake does make a huge difference on any kind of engine.
I wasn't trying to ruffle anyone's feathers, I just thought you would get more people interested in the "lower budget" motors that you and your company offered.
As far as the intake goes you have 2 choices, you can buy a properly designed sheetmetal intake or get a cast intake and buy spare pistons. The inexpensive carb style intake will be the reason why you burn up pistons. Your right its not necessary but if you want to make the most out of your combination it is.
The inexpensive carb style intake will be the reason why you burn up pistons. Your right its not necessary but if you want to make the most out of your combination it is.