I was the first to say, that there's nothing bad about the others listed, they just get assistance achieving that price point by reusing many of the original components. Cranks, re-grinding cams, rockers, etc. ATK is owned by LKQ which is a large automotive recycler. You're not wrong saying that 20 ish years ago, when the BluePrint name appeared, we weren't doing some of the same things, But today through vertical integration, reinvestments, tooling, and expansion, we exclusively build 100% new engines. The only core we buy is the Magnum. Every other engine is new from the block up. We auctioned off all the teardown equipment even! Hope you don't think I was slinging mud at a competitor. It's a big enough market for all of us. You've been a longtime customer/ advocate and I can't have you changing your opinion of me!!! HAHAThe comments about ATK products, remanufactured engines (in this case) are exactly the same comments that were expressed a few years ago regarding Blueprint Engines. Doubts about quality, parts used, shortcuts taken etc. All speculation, subjective, armchair theories. Same **** different day. Surprising where some of the above is coming from I must say.
I can completely sympathize. lolThanks Rusty,perfect sense that,and wise advice,that leaves me no option other than to sell my left kidney!!!
Maybe spending too much money would cause the divorce!!
MABBCO????No
No changing of opinion of or wanting to single out anyone posting here by any means.
It just seems like deja vu reading some of the posts. I agree, it’s a big enough market.
Now, if the OP was contemplating something from MABBCO.......
They are an engine remanufacturer here in the states. Have a quick look at their rating:
100000% when I bought my blueprint in 2008 the only reviews were negative. Everyone said just build your own or have a shop do it blah blah. I said F it, it’s in JEGS magazine ima but it anyway.The comments about ATK products, remanufactured engines (in this case) are exactly the same comments that were expressed a few years ago regarding Blueprint Engines. Doubts about quality, parts used, shortcuts taken etc. All speculation, subjective, armchair theories. Same **** different day. Surprising where some of the above is coming from I must say.
