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Old 03-10-2011, 11:53 PM   #351
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Well, trials and tribulations hit home...

Apparently the motor delivered is not the motor ordered... I'll be at the shop first thing in the morning to talk with Corey.

He sent me a text message late this afternoon while my wife and I were eating dinner on the way to Cirque Do Soleil, and told me the motor wasn't right... He had tried to get ahold of the company, but they were closed for the evening... so, he texted the builder sales rep he works with, he sent a fax, he sent an email and left voice messages. He is going to be on the phone with me there listening at 7:00 am... They did send a 427, and it has all forged internals, but, it doesn't have the Callies crank or the upgraded rods... We are planning on lots of boost, so... these were important...

Here is the delimma...

If we go with this motor, are we limited to future boost levels, and if we wait on the other motor, my car may not be ready for the Fest...

I've tried to stay relatively sane about it.... my wife is pretty impressed so far...

I really like the idea of an over engineered motor rather than one that is running on the ragged edge... so... Time will tell.. I'll know more in the morning...

If they can get the replacement motorout within a week, I'll make them get me the new one, if not, it's tough decision time... We waited two and a half months for this one... I do not want to miss the fest... but at the same time I dont want to be severly restricted in future plans...
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Old 03-11-2011, 12:23 AM   #352
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Whoa... that's pretty tough news... I don't think there's any question you should follow your original plan and get the right motor... Car or no car the fest will still be there and so should you... Man I sure hope they can jump through hoops and make this right...

Good Luck..
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Old 03-11-2011, 12:34 AM   #353
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Whoa... that's pretty tough news... I don't think there's any question you should follow your original plan and get the right motor... Car or no car the fest will still be there and so should you... Man I sure hope they can jump through hoops and make this right...

Good Luck..
Thanks for the opinion, yours is one of them I value...That is a good perspective to have, I am just so disappointed trying so hard to have it ready, and may not get it.... But, I'll keep my head up and at least wait until morning to get upset...
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Old 03-11-2011, 12:39 AM   #354
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Well, trials and tribulations hit home...

Apparently the motor delivered is not the motor ordered... I'll be at the shop first thing in the morning to talk with Corey.

He sent me a text message late this afternoon while my wife and I were eating dinner on the way to Cirque Do Soleil, and told me the motor wasn't right... He had tried to get ahold of the company, but they were closed for the evening... so, he texted the builder sales rep he works with, he sent a fax, he sent an email and left voice messages. He is going to be on the phone with me there listening at 7:00 am... They did send a 427, and it has all forged internals, but, it doesn't have the Callies crank or the upgraded rods... We are planning on lots of boost, so... these were important...

Here is the delimma...

If we go with this motor, are we limited to future boost levels, and if we wait on the other motor, my car may not be ready for the Fest...

I've tried to stay relatively sane about it.... my wife is pretty impressed so far...

I really like the idea of an over engineered motor rather than one that is running on the ragged edge... so... Time will tell.. I'll know more in the morning...

If they can get the replacement motorout within a week, I'll make them get me the new one, if not, it's tough decision time... We waited two and a half months for this one... I do not want to miss the fest... but at the same time I dont want to be severly restricted in future plans...
Oh, man...that's not cool news... :(

You know...you have plans and quite frankly, I'd stick with them. Build the motor the right way and get it done the way you wanted it. If not, you could very well be kicking yourself in the pants down the road. There will always be more Fests... It would seriously stink not being able to drive it out there. But, .... just my humble opinion, do it like how you had planned.
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Whoa... that's pretty tough news... I don't think there's any question you should follow your original plan and get the right motor... Car or no car the fest will still be there and so should you... Man I sure hope they can jump through hoops and make this right...

Good Luck..
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Old 03-11-2011, 12:45 AM   #355
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Oh, man...that's not cool news... :(

You know...you have plans and quite frankly, I'd stick with them. Build the motor the right way and get it done the way you wanted it. If not, you could very well be kicking yourself in the pants down the road. There will always be more Fests... It would seriously stink not being able to drive it out there. But, .... just my humble opinion, do it like how you had planned.


Thanks Doug... That means alot...
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:24 AM   #356
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Dude...I am SO sorry to hear about this hiccup. I am confident that you and Corey will weigh the options, but everybody knows the right choice is to get it done the correct way the first time...otherwise you're just shootin' yourself in the foot. However, that in no way means you can't still come to the fest!! You know there's always a seat for you in my car...lemme know if I can do ANYTHING at all to help man.
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:26 AM   #357
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Wow, that really blows...

But you MUST stick with you original plan, Fest or no Fest. You should not have to suffer the consequences of an incorrect build. It is not the same, but we gave up last year's Fest and lot of time to "do the right thing". High boost will find the weakness in any part. You don't want to find out at an inopportune time - like running on a track.

Anyway, they will get it done right. Hopefully sooner than later.

Remember the post a while back - it ALWAYS takes longer than you think if you want to do it right. Just the laws of Physics...
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:25 AM   #358
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Build it right or not at all.
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:34 AM   #359
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"Plenty of time and money to do it right the second time." Stick to the plan brother! I feel your pain but think how bad it feels with parts scattered on the track. We love you the same with or without a car at the Fest.
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Krate loves ya... I just kinda like ya... you know... as a friend

Want us to run thru and pick you up?

...orr that's a great sickle ride in april!
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Old 03-11-2011, 07:40 AM   #361
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Krate loves ya... I just kinda like ya... you know... as a friend

Want us to run thru and pick you up?

...orr that's a great sickle ride in april!
Thats a good idea! I'm sure one of the H-Town guys would let you ride along. I would but you'd have to sit in the back seat... Might be a little cramped.
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Old 03-11-2011, 08:13 AM   #362
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I got up early on my day off to hear some good news...
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Old 03-11-2011, 08:17 AM   #363
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we are here for you Robert... you know the right thing to do, I dont need to rehash what these guys are telling you. I am sure you are stressing the point you have a due date... I hope these guys can come through and clear their name.

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Old 03-11-2011, 08:21 AM   #364
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You can ride along with me or the wife and I'm sure someone else can bring you or the wife as well. We can make it happen. I am riding solo, so there won't be a problem. Keep us posted. Have it built the RIGHT way first. I'm sure Corey will let you know the best option.
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