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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Hey guys it has been awhile since I have checked in here. Just giving some updates. The engine is totally taken apart. So far I have had the supercharger rebuilt and ported out. Got the northstar throttle body. Put the tubular control arms and trailing arms on. But I am stuck with what to do with engine. Not sure if I want to buy ZZP create performance engine. Or have a shop build it and go that route.
 
Old Sep 13, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Oh and in case you don't remember what happened. I dropped a valve at 150mph. so lets just say it punched a hole in my piston and did damage to just about everything.
 
Old Sep 13, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Hey hi again. I have been wondering what kind of progress you have been making with your rebuild. Guess you have to be careful with the shop you choose to do your engine rebuild. I had one build mine in Las Vegas and popped it in about 1500 miles, and then they would not honor their work. So i lost all that money and had to do it all over again. My Salt Lake shop engine build is holding together extremely well. Hopefully if you choose ZZP's engine they would stand behind it should any problems develope. Thanks for the update... Best of luck, keep us posted
 
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Thanks. and I know what you mean about a shop standing behind it. I know ZZP would stand behind their stuff. They have helped me out a lot. I am leaning towards ZZP since everything else I get is from them. Plus it would make the process a little easier and slightly cheaper. But no matter what way I go its going to break the bank more than it already has. lol
 
Old Sep 13, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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intense has there engines for sale as well. if i were you and you are capable and feel confident i say just buy a short block and then buy the cam and heads and install that stuff your self and save a little bit of money.

good luck on which ever way you choose!!
 
Old Sep 13, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Thanks I'll take a look at what they have.
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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When you don't have anything good to say about someone don't say nothing at all. So I won't say anything about Intense Racing
 
Old Sep 14, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Haha nice. And yea I liked what ZZP had over Intense. Although I noticed ZZP hasn't had their crate engine listed on their website so I don't if they still do it. If not then guess Ill be finding a shop to it.
 
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