those of you with the AES 390
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No, had a lot of phone Time with Brian at AES, and he knew this was a boost engine with 1000rwhp in mind. My problem was I paid 90% of the build up front, and got dicked around for 3 months. Lots of conversations and assurance from Brian of what I was getting.
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Best of luck to you getting this sorted out.
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I did not use them. I spent several months looking around and found someone that was a bit closer. So far I'm more than pleased with the attention to detail, and he has me buy most of the parts myself so I'm pretty confident what is going inside. All I have left to go is the piston coatings, and the rocker arm assemblies. Hoping to eventually see the same HP out of this that I did with my Cummins(but only half the torque).
Best of luck to you getting this sorted out.
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Best of luck to you getting this sorted out.
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I just noticed you said it took 3 months to get the motor built? That seems really fast. My 6.7 took 18 months, and I figure this Dart will be at 9-10 months if all goes well. Most of that has been the cylinder heads(just like the 6.7 Cummins).
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I wonder if they would coat pistons from another manufacturer? I imagine material type would have to be considered. Thanks for the information.
I just noticed you said it took 3 months to get the motor built? That seems really fast. My 6.7 took 18 months, and I figure this Dart will be at 9-10 months if all goes well. Most of that has been the cylinder heads(just like the 6.7 Cummins).
I just noticed you said it took 3 months to get the motor built? That seems really fast. My 6.7 took 18 months, and I figure this Dart will be at 9-10 months if all goes well. Most of that has been the cylinder heads(just like the 6.7 Cummins).
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**** hey... Haven't heard a good story in a while about AES. Two friends of mine here in AUS who I recommended go through them have had nothing but trouble and I look like a piece of **** for the recommendation...
I myself had nearly two years of crap... Kinda over dealing with O/S companies though, i'll just fix whatever needs fixing.
My engine was shipped with numerous open holes and there was sawdust everywhere. Going to pull the heads and check everything now.. I guess a VRS kit & head gaskets will be cheap insurance.
I myself had nearly two years of crap... Kinda over dealing with O/S companies though, i'll just fix whatever needs fixing.
My engine was shipped with numerous open holes and there was sawdust everywhere. Going to pull the heads and check everything now.. I guess a VRS kit & head gaskets will be cheap insurance.
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**** hey... Haven't heard a good story in a while about AES. Two friends of mine here in AUS who I recommended go through them have had nothing but trouble and I look like a piece of **** for the recommendation...
I myself had nearly two years of crap... Kinda over dealing with O/S companies though, i'll just fix whatever needs fixing.
My engine was shipped with numerous open holes and there was sawdust everywhere. Going to pull the heads and check everything now.. I guess a VRS kit & head gaskets will be cheap insurance.
I myself had nearly two years of crap... Kinda over dealing with O/S companies though, i'll just fix whatever needs fixing.
My engine was shipped with numerous open holes and there was sawdust everywhere. Going to pull the heads and check everything now.. I guess a VRS kit & head gaskets will be cheap insurance.