Petri
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06-14-12 10:15 AM - Post#2237096
What do you think about THIS engine? Any experiences of this engine builder?
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Mr. Sinister
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06-14-12 10:31 AM - Post#2237100
In response to Petri
What do you think about THIS engine? Any experiences of this engine builder?
Brand X heads and intake, but if they stand behind it, the price isn't too bad. I've heard the name Skip White, but I don't have any opinions to give.
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 someotherguy
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06-14-12 04:55 PM - Post#2237204
In response to Mr. Sinister
Sure looks like a whooooooole lotta chinese parts there. 
Richard
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 Rick_L
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06-14-12 05:51 PM - Post#2237220
In response to someotherguy
"Sure looks like a whooooooole lotta chinese parts there."
I'd speculate that all the parts are except for any used cores.
Skip White stuff is price leader stuff, not quality leader stuff.
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rumrumm
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Loc: Macomb, IL
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06-15-12 09:45 AM - Post#2237408
In response to Rick_L
If "PC" heads mean ProComp heads, run away as fast as you can!
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models916
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06-15-12 10:59 AM - Post#2237439
In response to rumrumm
Should say Made in China with a few American parts. If he is such a good engine builder, why did he have to have Mellings pick a pump for him? Pro Comp heads=junk jmo
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MikeB
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06-15-12 12:16 PM - Post#2237469
In response to Petri
IMO, Skip White = Skip Hype.
Runaway, runaway!
A quote from his ad:
We don't have anything against knockoff products, if they meet our standards, and offer a good value. We think it is great that many of the name brand companies are getting their just reward for what we consider nothing short of offering over priced goods.
In other words why buy made in America products when Chinese knockoffs look the same? Especially when you can do a much bigger mark-up on the knock-off stuff. What a jerk!
Buy an engine from Edelbrock, Summit Racing, or GM Performance Parts, or even BadAssEngines.
You'll spend more, but won't have to worry about porous head castings or roller rocker pins deciding to go their own way.
Real Hot Rods have a Clutch!
1955 210 2dr: 327, Brodix IK180 heads, Jones cam, Muncie M20, Wilwood front brakes
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Edited by MikeB on 06-15-12 12:40 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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rumrumm
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06-15-12 01:59 PM - Post#2237503
In response to MikeB
Another good place to buy a crate engine is American Speed in Moline, Illinois.
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MikeB
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06-15-12 02:19 PM - Post#2237512
In response to models916
If he is such a good engine builder, why did he have to have Mellings pick a pump for him?
Which pump did he use? I can't bear to read any more of his hype. 
IMO, the new standard is the Melling Select series, like a 10552. If he's using an old M55 series, well those aren't as beefy as they used to be.
Real Hot Rods have a Clutch!
1955 210 2dr: 327, Brodix IK180 heads, Jones cam, Muncie M20, Wilwood front brakes
1969 C-10 pickup: 350, TH350
My car pictures
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