Thread: Bickering with Machine Shop- Help Settle Dispute

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Yup..been there,done that..back in the late 90's,I ordered a set of KB hypereutectic pistons,for my Mopar B/B stroker..Using 440 crank n rods in a 400 block..I spent quite a few minutes talking to the guy ( in West Virginia,I think),about what I wanted,,did the deal,,paid the money,and NZ$650 and a few weeks later my slugs turned up.. Several weeks later,when my friend started on the block,,he found I had pistons for 400 rods/440 crank..Blast,,,ring Gary Howell(?) again and talk..''No sir,,thats what you ordered''.. Yeah,right..Try sending something back from the other side of the world... Hmm,,never mind..Order the CORRECT ones.. NZ $750+ shipping later.... Never mind,,had to be done..I am SURE I told the guy what I needed,,but how can ya argue with someone on the other side of the world??

Retro roller vs. OEM roller $$$...I actually have a 383 crank not a true 400. Flywheel is fine, old oil pan will work if you get the rms adapter to fit it. So figure you save about $400 on lifters, and have to spend about $250 on adapter and spider/dog bones/retainer. Pretty much a wash.

retros lifters are not $400 less you want to pay that ? if you need a cam can pick of a bare bones kit howards for 519. cam and lifter BUT do not forget you will need a way to hold the cam from walking like a cam button