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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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I just wanted to thank Nick at APE for doing research on some custom pistons I ordered and getting the right rods that NO ONE seemed to be able to figure out..He took time out of his busy schedule and researched until he found what I was needing....THANK YOU APE AND YOU HAVE EARNED MY BUSINESS


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I had a cam made for me...pretty big...through cam motion. Jay advised me to flycut the pistons to make sure I had no P to V clearence issues. I did this, but evidently my cam was still too big and on start up, a few of the intake valves contacted the pistons damaging the BRAND NEW HEADS. To make a long story short...I called up Jay and he told me not to worry about a thing...Send him back the heads and he would havee another set out to me ASAP AT NO CHARGE...I couldnt believe my ears. I have been working closely with Jay on my project and getting the right setup...He has to have the BEST customer service I have ever dealt with....Thanks alot
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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Glad to hear you are back on track. I cant wait to see what that beast will do.

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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damn good of Jay, honestly he didnt even have to do that for you. It was clearly not his fault. Hes a great guy. I hope everything comes together quickly for you. Atleast this time you will have a strong bottom end and pistons already notched. Good luck. Your car should be killer.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Thats kool man. Not a lot of ppl will go that extra mile. I see business point of contacts in my near future as build time approaches.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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Now for Jay @ Absolute speed.....

I had a cam made for me...pretty big...through cam motion. Jay advised me to flycut the pistons to make sure I had no P to V clearence issues. I did this, but evidently my cam was still too big and on start up, a few of the intake valves contacted the pistons damaging the BRAND NEW HEADS. To make a long story short...I called up Jay and he told me not to worry about a thing...Send him back the heads and he would havee another set out to me ASAP AT NO CHARGE...I couldnt believe my ears. I have been working closely with Jay on my project and getting the right setup...He has to have the BEST customer service I have ever dealt with....Thanks alot If this delay's my new heads i'll be looking for ya J/K Anyway it's very nice to hear that Jay's taking care of you Waiting on my 2.5's great power and service is hard to beat
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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yo guys jay is the man when it comes to heads and is a very nice guy to boot

he takes care of his customers
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks for the kinds words, I am just glad I could help.
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick@AP-Engineering
Thanks for the kinds words, I am just glad I could help.


Im glad you did,Nick...Otherwise I would just have a set of new pistons laying around for paperweights
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Great news Hugger,I see that you are going with a stout set up and should run the numbers.BTW,good color choice,do you know your build number? Mine is 1912.

Jay at Absolute Speed has great customer service and is always willing to answer all your questions.
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Both Jay and Nick are the most helpfull people I have dealt with on this site...And as for my build #...How do I find out what # it is?
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Since my heads are being shipped out Friday from Jay, reading material like this justifies the reason I went with him. Now I really can't wait till I get them!
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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Hugger,you need to call SLP and give them your VIN number.
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