pls read this slowly and twice if you have to "DONT MENTION NAMES HERE"thanks:thumb
what's the difference between an "average" builder and a great builder ? it seems that few ppl have the reputation of being great builders but "almost anyone can build a vw engine"what makes a great builder great
56astro ·
Knowing what combinations work, really work.
Having the proper tools and tooling.
$0.02
malcolm ·
the 1 willing to send you a written quote with everything itemised on it .
MickH ·
Someone who will give you the written,itemised BILL with a written waranty and who has a proven success in his/her field.These same people that stand behind the product they are selling with aftersales service are GREAT builders. Anyone can build a good to average VW engine but with a great/professional engine builder you get a product that lasts.You pay for the quality of their work.
bond ·
...german
nick
bus914 ·
the one that will listen and come up with a solution that you're happy with if something goes wrong.
dangerous ·
All those responses sound like an answer to:
"What is a good business person?"
I would call a good engine builder one who
Checks and adjusts as required, all specifications at assembly time, in the cleanest conditions possible,
all the while, not taking short cuts to satisfy a budget.
I may edit that later to be a little more clear.
MickH ·
dangerous wrote:I would call a good engine builder one who
Checks and adjusts as required, all specifications at assembly time, in the cleanest conditions possible,
all the while, not taking short cuts to satisfy a budget.
I may edit that later to be a little more clear.
I would have classed that as quality of work....
dangerous ·
Mick H wrote:I would have classed that as quality of work....
Yes, and that is what I believe "makes a great builder great".
Just my opinion.
Poor business practises are another issue,
as are greedy people who charge out more hours than it takes.
Perhaps newoldmanx can clarify which answer he is after.
newoldmanx ·
actually i think both qualify as my thoughts initially were high attention to detail ie hardware combinations ,clearances, measuring tollerances clean environment quality tools proper attention to torque settings right sealants lubricants etc
but i think also improtant is provider/customer relations before and after build ie understanding customers needs/goals and realistic information to achieve these needs/goals itimised quote proper prportion of hours detailed running in instructions and backup service
it may sound like alot but imho this is what seperates good builders from great builders:thumb
MickH ·
newoldmanx wrote:actually i think both qualify as my thoughts initially were high attention to detail ie hardware combinations ,clearances, measuring tollerances clean environment quality tools proper attention to torque settings right sealants lubricants etc
but i think also improtant is provider/customer relations before and after build ie understanding customers needs/goals and realistic information to achieve these needs/goals itimised quote proper prportion of hours detailed running in instructions and backup service
it may sound like alot but imho this is what seperates good builders from great builders:thumb
And to get all this in one package you WOULD be prepared to spend more than the run of the mill builder would charge....well i would !!!
QuikBug ·
All of the points above are totally relivent.
Do your home work and ask them for there results in this field.
What cars have they build engines for be it road or track. Ask them if they mind if you can talk to these people for a reference.
If they are really good there will be products out there to speak about. Actions speek loader than words.
Wish you luck with your hunt.
VWCOOL ·
Someone who was the fastest man alive in his field in 1975 and is still building record-building engines... lol
66deluxe ·
VWCOOL wrote:Someone who was the fastest man alive in his field in 1975 and is still building record-building engines... lol
And can talk your ear off for at least an hour minimum.
mountainbug ·
My advise, get your specs of your motor first before handing over the last of the money (payments made on time every time), my experience is that after more than 12 mths after being built & 12 mths in the making (1776) still waiting for specs on the motor & this was from a reputable specalist vw builder, not real happy with my experience, pick your builder well & get references from his previous clients
John
Craig Torrens ·
mountainbug wrote:My advise, get your specs of your motor first before handing over the last of the money (payments made on time every time), my experience is that after more than 12 mths after being built & 12 mths in the making (1776) still waiting for specs on the motor & this was from a reputable specalist vw builder, not real happy with my experience, pick your builder well & get references from his previous clients
John
12 months to build a 1776...............now that builder isn't one of the greats !!
lohoon ·
A lot to be said for experience.There is some value in "Horses for Corses".You can build a high hp stroker,but will it last?
If someone is still building top shelf engines after 20 years (and some are still going)why look any further?
Have they done any Race and Developement?Do they balance every engine?Do they counter weight the cranks themselves?
I could go on.
But ring Him and he'll tell ya!
mountainbug ·
give you a guess graig, he's in sydney
toplessbug ·
66deluxe wrote:
VWCOOL wrote:Someone who was the fastest man alive in his field in 1975 and is still building record-building engines... lol
And can talk your ear off for at least an hour minimum.
then he will start on the other one:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P
newoldmanx ·
ok maybe someone should start a post "how to get off the phone when calling nana glen coffs harbour without being rude"😀 or you could end up with yeah my motor was $7000 but then i factored in the phone charges it was more like 12:beer
56astro ·
If Ruth is home she normally cracks the whip.
VWCOOL ·
I book into the caravan park in Sawtell for the weekend. And that's just to collect the rebuilt engine... 😂