Author Topic: Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?  (Read 3558 times)

May 14, 2013, 11:44:48 pm

wolf_walker

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Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?
« on: May 14, 2013, 11:44:48 pm »
PAW isn't around anymore effectively looks like (bummer!), anyone else for a 351W engine kit with flat top HT pistons?
Trying to get a buddy in the $350 zone for the kit, $400's best I've found.

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Reply #1May 15, 2013, 01:17:41 am

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Re: Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?
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Reply #2May 15, 2013, 10:06:21 am

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Re: Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2013, 10:06:21 am »
http://www.rockauto.com/ does show some 351W master rebuild kits in the just over $400 range as well.    In my opinion at the $350 or lower range you are likely to get some lesser quality components.    Personally I would hate to go to the work of pulling an engine, rebuilding and then having something fail because I saved $50-100.    Been there, done that, don't want to do it again.

http://engine-kit-online.com/cart.php?shopPage=5845 does have them in your price range.   I have no idea of the quality but the name brands seem OK.
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Reply #3May 15, 2013, 10:21:46 am

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Re: Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?
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Any of these work for you?

http://www.northernautoparts.com/Products.cfm?CategoryId=94

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Reply #4May 15, 2013, 03:37:53 pm

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Re: Anyone other than Summit/Jegs for domestic engine stuff?
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2013, 03:37:53 pm »
I think he needs to cough up $400 to Summit and be done with it.
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