Phoenix Engines

1000 miles and the engine started going bad. Then noticed parts that had bean either badly fitted and fitted incorrectly. Inlet manifold leaking. Letting oil run down the back of the block, into the bell housing and contaminating the clutch. Due to not been skimmed. Core plug placed wrong way around. Crank thrust bearing bad. This was noticed when there was 37thou play in the flywheel when they should be 5thou. Phoenixengine.com no longer reply to messages. There customer service should read. No customer service as for photos. The file seems to be too large to be able to down load them but I will put them on face book.

390 fe turn key engine after 1000 miles. 37 thou play in crank. ( stock 5 thou) oil leak from inlet manifold due to not skimmed. Contaminating clutch. Phoenixengine.com contacted but not interested.

Having been a "motor head" for the past forty five years I was very impressed when I visited Phoenix Engine Rebuilders for the first time. Turns out the owner, Randy and I were cruising central at the same time years ago. In a day when honesty, integrity and expertise in engine building at a reasonable price are hard to find you wont be disappointed purchasing an engine from Phoenix Engine. They have a knowledgeable staff with the skills, machinery and facility to produce hi performance engines. They stand behind what they sell and they are the only engine builders I found to offer the Fast Track service. When you purchase the fast track option your engine is fully run on a test stand, carburetor is jetted properly, valves set and engine is timed properly. You receive an engine that is ready to bolt in and run. This eliminates the buyer from having to do the break in procedures that are critical on a high performance engine. Many people don't have the knowledge to do this properly which can result in engine failure. I've been thru their facility. They do all work in house, thus giving them better quality control. These aren't assembly line engines being thrown together in a few hours which often sell for less money. As someone once said you get what you pay for. If you want a quality built motor with quality parts I would highly recommend Phoenix Engine for your next engine build. Randy will work with you to build the engine that is best for your application.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP, Randy blew a ton of smoke, probably like his motors he promised everything, i designed the motor Randy said sounds awesome it would have been super cool after I asked about their reveiws, all bad didnt find any good reviews Ivan tried to explain them away not owning any of it always someone's else's fault Randy called me back stating he was to busy and stated he didn't need my money anyway this guy and his two motor elcamino so what Randy you lied to me, very dishonest, shops I have spoken too all say this place has a bad name and their motors get fixed alot Don't waste your time with this builder.