Blown Engine :(

[SGKent]

[Clara]

[Manfred58sc]

SG-Mon is dead right about the 20K mile lifespan of hopped up, larger bore combinations. There is a grand canyon sized difference between an engine built for real world driving and weekend warrior, car show engines. I still maintain he would be better off stock, single carb using the best available parts than some large cc combination where one compromise after another will shorten the life span. And what for??? so he can go slightly faster up a hill? Still be the slowest car on the interstate where the average speed is 90mph ? Make it even harder to tune the engine on a nice hot day where the ethanol fuel is happily boiling away in the float bowl ?

I know that its way easier to go "catalog" on an engine these days than build a proper,stock engine. But based on his lifestyle and desires stock is the best course of action. He will learn the hard way I'm afraid.
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[SGKent]

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[Wildthings]

[SGKent]

3 years, 36 months is common against DEFECTS from top tier builders. Evem 24 months, 2 years is better than 12 months 12,000 miles. Even the crappiest engine built with used parts will usually last 12,000 miles against defects. I would think that a good attorney could give a built proof form stating what isn't covered. A clutch is considered a wearable item. No idea why anyone would warranty that as part of a long block. If the engine has a hole in the piston it is pretty obvious the timing was off. If the pistons are scuffed it is pretty obvious the engine was overheated. If all the bearings are scuffed it is obvious that the oil was allowed to go low.
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[VWsArent4Hippies]

Only putting <600 miles on an engine in ~10 months, and yelling from the rooftops how amazing, and reliable it is, while at the same time recommending everyone else get one, is fucking comical
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[Xevin]

For a newly built engine with today’s parts available I’d go with Roy. He’s built a ton of engines. Not just for cars but airplanes and I believe fire depts water pumpers (Something like that) as well. Dude has navigated through all the crappy parts and put together a recipe for success. That’s not to say other builders are not building successful engines. Just maybe not at the same prices as Roy. I’m sure Roy has had an engine failure prematurely from time to time. But you can’t find a lot of negative criticism on his products. Please don’t pull up any negativity on Roy. I’ve seen it and already accept he’s had some failures.

Here is my feedback on Roy.

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[SGKent]

to start. "Every Honda Genuine Remanufactured Part is backed nationwide for 3 years or 36,000 miles."

You made a statement that if he bought an engine from you it would last 75,000+ miles. Then you offered him 12,000 miles 1 year on a piece of paper. Either offer something tangible in writing or don't say your engines last 75,000 + miles. I was in business long enough to know that statements like you made get you into trouble. Say instead, I have sold some of these engines that have lasted 75,000 miles. Don't get into a pissing match over this.
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[honestcharlie56]

Something personal must be going on in here. Here's one more vote for buy an assembled long block thats been run on stand, considering your requirements OP. Good luck and please post some pictures when you get the ball rolling.
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[jacobcallaghan]

Here is an update!

Towed the bus to bend Oregon today. Dropped the van off to Gary at Young’s old volks home. He has been I business building air cooled for 45 years. His shop was Awsome. And he was equally as Awsome as a human. Excited to get building.

He is splitting the case tomorrow to see what has gone bad. He is going to have me drop by and take a look for myself. Hope the case is still good


We are going to go for a berry stock 1600 build with a single carb and oil bath intake. Should be going as close to stock as possible.

My van does not have the mount for the oil bath and I will need to weld the metal plate back on. Does any one know any welders in bend?

I will keep you guys updated on how it’s going.

[Xevin]

That’s great Jacob. I bet Gary will set you up proper. It will be nice to have a stock like setup. Should be a bit easier for you to tune and maintain. The Green manual will be easier to follow when you need to reference it. Be sure to note any deviation from the Bentley Gary might do. Not because he is wrong to use his recipe. Just so you know whats different when using the manual. Now that you going stock you might want to figure out the best carburetor and distributor set up. OEM German will be best. I gave you links to a resource earlier. Do Gary a favor. Don’t post up his build formula. People might chime in and Unfairly criticize it. In turn you will be second guessing the whole build process. Good luck.
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[Manfred58sc]

Smart move! That is the right way to do it. That way you KNOW exactly what is being done and have say in the process. That will be the true warranty, not some on paper claim.
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