Engine builds by FJ

[nindoja]

DO NOT GET AN ENGINE BUILT BY FJ PERFORMANCE UNLESS YOU LIKE THROWING MONEY AWAY

Pulled the engine in my 6 to prep for a 400+whp build powered by a BNR S3, E85, and meth. Here are some pics. Pics of new engine on Friday when it comes back.

[Matt@FJPerformance]

That crazy fast turn around

[AwAfrican]

Originally Posted by Matt@FJPerformance That crazy fast turn around

I was just thinking that, that turn around for a built engine is nuts! Or do you just keep his core?

sent via tapafail!

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by AwAfrican I was just thinking that, that turn around for a built engine is nuts! Or do you just keep his core? sent via tapafail!

I got lucky and @Matt@FJPerformance; had a spare long block sitting around.

They do claim a 3-5 day turnaround once they receive the engine. Parts for my build were ordered as soon as I paid FJ so they would have the parts ready when the engine showed up.

[AwAfrican]

Awesome! Good luck with the build

sent via tapafail!

[Matt@FJPerformance]

On our basic build(700hp rated). We always try to have 1-2 short blocks assembled so once we we have a good core we can turn out a motor quick to our customers. The only builds that tend to take time are things more complex. We have 2 builds going on right now that ill do threads on in the upcoming weeks!

[865ms3]

good stuff shane! ready to see it running.

trip to the dragon for break in???

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by 865ms3 good stuff shane! ready to see it running. trip to the dragon for break in???

Possibly. I'm going to need a good bit of driving to get break-in miles in before Midwest.

[ItsNox]

Love it Shane!!! Cant wait to see where you max the beaner out at. I intend on doing the same. Maybe with a 5858 after the beaner feels slow.

We installed @Jonathanhair07;'s FJ-built motor and fucking racecar. Its intense. Gave me the sweats.

[tastysi2004]

getting mine built soon after i get back!!

[JgamB]

The highlight of day 2 reassembling the Speed6



Should be ripe for a startup vid tomorrow...

[JgamB]

Startup was Compression is but @nindoja; has work stuff this morning before he can update with vid and pics.

[nindoja]

SHE LIVES!!!!!!

[nindoja]

Pics of the insertion.

[nindoja]

Sad to say, but this engine was not what I ordered. Details forthcoming, pending either resolution or lawsuit.

[KiwiFlavor]

[Thor Hammer]

Subbed for details.

[aaronc7]

[Djohns]

What? Two years later? What happened?

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by Djohns What? Two years later? What happened?

TL;DR: first engine they gave me the wrong pistons (along with a myriad of other issues), fixed it on their dime (including shipping back to them and me), but sent me a different engine with a hole in a coolant passage, ARP2000s instead of freek studs, bearings that were gouged as all get out, studs (head and main) undertorqued, valve buckets (almost) all out of spec, decking done by hand, probably more that I'm forgetting.

I'll have more details posted eventually, just trying to figure out the best path forward for myself. Chris @ Speed Solutions is hooking me up though with a right and proper build.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by nindoja TL;DR: first engine they gave me the wrong pistons (along with a myriad of other issues), fixed it on their dime (including shipping back to them and me), but sent me a different engine with a hole in a coolant passage, ARP2000s instead of freek studs, bearings that were gouged as all get out, studs (head and main) undertorqued, valve buckets (almost) all out of spec, decking done by hand, probably more that I'm forgetting. I'll have more details posted eventually, just trying to figure out the best path forward for myself. Chris @ Speed Solutions is hooking me up though with a right and proper build.

Jesus. Maybe they sent out the wrong one? Keep us updated.

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by Djohns Jesus. Maybe they sent out the wrong one? Keep us updated.

Funny you should mention that..... Apparently if only one engine is in the shop after 6 months, it has to be mine. Never mind that I installed a time-sert kit in my oil feed hole that isn't on the engine they sent me back. Nope, it MUST be my engine.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by nindoja Funny you should mention that..... Apparently if only one engine is in the shop after 6 months, it has to be mine. Never mind that I installed a time-sert kit in my oil feed hole that isn't on the engine they sent me back. Nope, it MUST be my engine.

So you think they sent the wrong one or do you think they took that off?

[JakeMS3]

Looks like they’re banned already so must have done something in the past or screwed a handful of MSF’ers.

[shaneski]

Was reading on FB a few guys received junk engines, they sub contract and don't do the builds in house. USA version of Total MPS

[Code Monkey]

[nindoja]

For those that want to see the email I sent and FJ's response, the BBB conveniently has a public version of them for all to see. I may post up my response to FJ's email later, but for now I'm keeping that under wraps for when I take them to court.
@Djohns; @Code Monkey; @SofaKingAwesome;

https://www.bbb.org/pittsburgh/busin...and-complaints

[slw97]

I am unfortunate enough to have been one of the people mentioned above that also got a shit box fj motor. Stay away. Terrible people and horrid customer service.

[Djohns]

Definitely interesting responses on the BBB page. I’ll have to sit down later and reread those when I get time. I read them when I was taking a break from walking around a museum so I didn’t read as closely as I should have. Interested to see how this plays out. Do you have documentation of any kind like photos or anything to show that you had a timesert installed?

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by Djohns Definitely interesting responses on the BBB page. I’ll have to sit down later and reread those when I get time. I read them when I was taking a break from walking around a museum so I didn’t read as closely as I should have. Interested to see how this plays out. Do you have documentation of any kind like photos or anything to show that you had a timesert installed?

Unfortunately, I shipped the block with photos of every side but the back side =/ That said, I have people that were present that can testify that I had a Timesert in the block I sent them. I've got enough proof to win this, it's just a matter of determining the best way about it. But say hello to my group legal policy in 2018 which will help me figure that all out.

[sharksinspace]

lmao at their response to the complaint. they sound like children.

[Krystorr]

How is this shit bag still on the front page?