[D-CEL]

Ok, I was leaving it alone, but you dragged me back in.

NEW DATA:
This morning I spoke with Jennifer Faye, Program Manager at SFI.
and to paraphrase our conversation:

SFI has NO RECORD of part number RM -8010 passing any SFI testing.

to be clear... RM-8010 HAS NEVER BEEN TESTED!!

She stated that while the basic shape and depth of the housing may be the same as those that have been tested, passed and certified previously, the lack of lower containment bolts constitutes a substantial change in design and is therefore considered a new model, requiring new design validation if the claim is to be made. She also reasserted the position that any “SFI” references on the websites must be removed from part numbers that have not successfully completed all of the required testing.

No manufacture can claim “Fail proof” and none do to the best of my knowledge.
This discussion WAS about Quick Times claim that the part # RM8010 has “Passed all SFI testing” That false statement, lead at least one person to purchase that part number, believing it was certified.
I bad mouth the advertising practice and those responsible for its design and in its continued propagation.

To be clear….again, Lakewood also has part numbers that lack the lower containment bolts, the difference is that they very clearly state it is NOT a “safety housing”

I do like the reference to the Feforum post, (the Pinto with the Injected Cammer looks cool!) Did SFI exist then? Was it a certified housing using all the correct bolts? Having been in and around several small block V8 Pintos back in the 80s, I recall there being considerable ground clearance issues. Looking at the photo, the motor sits very low in the chassis. I can only imagine how much grinding on the bottom of an FE bell housing was required to get the motor low enough for the front of the valve covers to clear the hood, But, I digress… Clearly not enough data here to form an actual opinion, right Brent?

NEW DATA:
I just spoke with Graham Fordyce, Eng Mgr, for Prestolite. He also stated that he has no report on file or evidence of testing for the part numbers in question. He stated to me, that they are in the process of reviewing all of the QT advertising information and will be REMOVING all references to SFI testing for items that have not been tested.

Here endeth the lesson….

Jason