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Old 04-27-2010, 09:07 AM
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Hi Bob,

We just took out an Engine Factory built 351 in one of the BACC members Factory Five Cobra. It was burning a quart of oil every 200-300 miles with approx 4000 miles on it. The head bolts were tightened enough to warp the cylinders, Align hone was offset, mismatched pistons and a host of other internal issues.

I required a new block and a complete new engine that was built by one of our local guys. The Engine Factory motor was junk and displayed a total lack of engine building expertise. They would do nothing to compensate the owner.

There were some references to Roush, Keith Craft, Smedding, Southern Automotive and others in this thread, I would seek out somebody other than the Engine Factory, any of the afore mentioned engine builders would be a better place to research.


Tony R.
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