Building GM engine with half cost?
Building GM engine with half cost? Is it possible and how reliable are they? I heard that someone from dallas builds these engines for half the cost?
Last edited by Abe99; Oct 22, 2007 at 09:44 PM.
They can be built for half the cost....but at some point you have to start questioning the build integrity. Also, be sure to ask about the 3 year/100K mile warranty 
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I work for one of the aftermarket engine companies. We sell engines for quite a bit less than GMs list. Ours come with a 3 year, unlimited mile warranty. It can be done for cheaper than the OEMs, but half is pushing it, especially if you are getting it from someone like SDPC. If you can get one for half of what they are selling it for, its definetly not going to come with any type of 3 year warranty.
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Boy, if you are looking to save some money on your car, you would be wise to not go cheap on your engine. If it is built right it will give you years of good service if you don't push it too hard and maintain it. If you go cheap it is likely that you will be spending a lot of time and $$$ repairing it.
Get good advice from professionals before you spend your hard earned money.
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Get good advice from professionals before you spend your hard earned money.
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Also note worthy, when you buy these authentic GM engines, if/when you need warranty work done you just take it to your nearest dealer (whichever you like) and they do the repair work for you. No more hassling with labor claims at your local parts store wondering if they'll pay more than 50% of the bill, no more waiting a week+ to get the replacement motor, etc. I sold THOSE engines for years at my previous job, but there really is no comparison on the warranty! Now I call all of those shops I used to sell engines to and let them know how much better offer I have! Again, just more information to help you make an educated decision.
Again, just more information to help you make an educated decision.
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