crate engine website... is it legit ??

[boat-cars_are_beast]

  ill post a link if somone with  more knowledge can help me out

[4cruzin]

Copy it from the bar ar the top of the website and paste it into the reply box.

[4cruzin]

If that doesn't work, just say where it is and someone else will help out.

[boat-cars_are_beast]

http://www.rebuiltcrateengines.com/dodge-500-stroker-charger-p-2130.html//

[boat-cars_are_beast]

Tell me what you think...  I think it is

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

You'll need a core, or more money...

NOTE: A Core Charge is required on all sales. Cores returned to Rebuilt Crate Engines must be the exact same as the engine ordered. When you return your rebuildable core to Rebuilt Crate Engine, your Core Charges will be refunded.

[boat-cars_are_beast]

wat do u mean

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

wat do u mean

Really? You're losing credibility 

It takes an engine to get an engine - or core money... commonplace in auto part sales

NOTE: A Core Charge is required on all sales. Cores returned to Rebuilt Crate Engines must be the exact same as the engine ordered. When you return your rebuildable core to Rebuilt Crate Engine, your Core Charges will be refunded.

[1968_Charger]

Just looking at that link id be a little iffy of it. Why is the motor called 500 stroker charger? Why would they list charger in the engine name at all? Seems odd to me.   

[boat-cars_are_beast]

im not losing any credability im here to learn LOL so u cant take away what i do not have

[67440chrg]

 A core is a sound rebuildable used engine or what ever part you are buying.

[68X426]

so u cant take away what i do not have

Forrest, that's funny stuff! Score one for you.

Here's some observations:

1. Slowly put done the can of Dew.
2. It's a crate motor, and you'll learn lots more by working with an experienced mechanic and building your own.
3. If it's a crate you really want, you have dozens of great shops to buy from. And dozens of lousy ones.
4. These folks are one of many, so learn what goes into the motor so you can compare theirs to all the rest. Their site is real lean on info.

Have you had any shop classes yet? Do you know any mechanics who can let you hang around picking up pointers?

There is a ton of knowledge around this forum, and real helpful people, but you might want to balance your enthusiasm with self-help. It takes time to learn and you got to do the heavy lifting, not rely on this or any forum.

[tan top]

Just looking at that link id be a little iffy of it. Why is the motor called 500 stroker charger? Why would they list charger in the engine name at all? Seems odd to me.  

  sounds like the ad is worded to con ,  the  less  knowledgeable  /  informed  potential  customer  !!  sorry  

seems cheep ! 

[Richard Cranium]

im not losing any credability im here to learn LOL so u cant take away what i do not have

A mind is a terrible thing to waste. For starters, proper punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure go a long way here as well as in life. I assume that you don't want to be always known as Forrest, do you?

[boat-cars_are_beast]

No, I do not always want to be known as forrest. On top of that grammar isn't my best subject or spelling... but i will start checking spelling and grammar instead of just hopping on and typing

[Drache]

No, I do not always want to be known as forrest. On top of that grammar isn't my best subject or spelling... but i will start checking spelling and grammar instead of just hopping on and typing

Don't let Richard get to you, there are many times when his grammar and spelling wasn't perfect either.

[boat-cars_are_beast]

Thanks guys,  and i am going to be helping my uncle with his "mid-west mod car" its pretty much a bone stock 350. So i hope i can learn a thing or two!! On that note does anyone want to sponser last years champion? 

[twodko]

Stick with it Forrest.........nothing wrong with that fine name either. If you frequent this forum you will learn a very great deal and ask questions, there are no stupid ones. When folks chose to hammer you, ignore and move on.

68x426 offers some sage advice, this is from a man who has built monster engines, SFRT et al are fonts of info so just ask. Research is your best friend, please don't rely on "off the cuff" suggestionsfrom folks. Seek out those who know and you'll be good to go! 

[Richard Cranium]

Don't let Richard get to you, there are many times when his grammar and spelling wasn't perfect either.

[boat-cars_are_beast]

Thanks again for your wonderful input, i wasn't planing on buying from there.. i just found it when i was bored and was wondering if it was a con that could be exposed!

[tan top]

not saying it is a con , but does seem cheep ,  unless they have cheep labour rate 

[boat-cars_are_beast]

There was another website like the one i posted.... It seemed to be the same product but diffrent website http://www.precisionengine.com/rebuilt-engines/dodge-crate-engines/index.html//

[Brock Samson]

 BTW: As Regards your Signature down there..
510 HP is pretty low for a 440 + stroker motor - 600 HP is a possible figure. 510 is well within reach of a good 440 rebuild, mine made 510 before i got a decent Carb. Much more power then that and you run into livability issues. For example it takes a pretty lumpy cam to get that much power and then you'll have vacume issues, for race it's fine no doubt, but if you want a motor you can live with, less can be more. 

[boat-cars_are_beast]

Thanks again for your many words of wisdom!!! Do you have any other good pointers right off the bat ?

[67440chrg]

I am probably not near as good of a mechanic as a lot of the members on here but my advice would be what i did as a young man. Buy a old mopar you can afford Even a pickup, dart, duster or aspen. A old beater might even be better and drive it and work on it.put brakes,tune up,pack the bearings etc little by little you will learn. I worked on my first old truck a long time before I got in to the bottom end of the engine.All that counts is you have fun and learn.