Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a High Price Ignition System to be fast?
Which is better Carb or Fuel Injection?
Should I use a carb with mechanical or vacuum secondaries?
Which Engine Combination is right for my Vehicle?
Will my factory Transmission withstand the added horsepower?
Can I swap to a different or larger engine than what I presently have?
What are the advantages of buying a Chevy Crate Engine from Engine Factory?
Do I need a High Price Ignition System to be fast?
No. We use all new race prepped HE I Systems on all our Chevy's. We have built engines that turn 9.90's at 8000 RPM without a problem. I ask all of my customers "What do you do when that fancy MSD System pukes out?" "You tow the car, wait 2 weeks while you send it back to the company for repair."
Which is better Carb or Fuel Injection?
If your vehicle is equipped with factory fuel injection stay with it. We offer several upgrades to make it perform better. We currently do not recommend after market fuel injection systems. They are over complicated, over rated, over priced and prone to failure.
NASCAR and NHRA still run carbs. Our experience and a number of independent racers will tell you that their is no real gain in power. The injection system is usually better on emissions and thats why big government secretly pushes it. When an electronic system goes down your stuck. New carbs are very reliable.
Should I use a carb with mechanical or vacuum secondaries?
We recommend vacuum secondaries for engines that are used on the street. When you put on those big double pumpers and you sit at a light and put it to the floor more often than not, your engine is going to cough, choke out, spit and take off sluggishly until you reach 3000 RPM. By that time that Mustang is gone!
Which Engine Combination is right for my Vehicle?
This is one of the most common questions our technicians answer. We will ask you a list of questions that will help point you in the right direction.
For example:
A. What is your car or truck being used for?
B. How often do you drive your vehicle?
C. Is idle quality important to you?
D. Do you have a budget your working with or don’t want to exceed?
These are just a few of the questions we will address to make your buying decision the proper one for you.
Lets say for example you have an early Camaro with a 5.0 liter that has high mileage and is tired. You are looking for something you can use as a daily driver with good low end torque plus midrange horsepower for highway use and your budget for a complete turnkey engine is under $5,000.00.
Engine Factory offers several variations of the 350.
350 / 210 HP – Is a stock engine
350 / 300 HP Stage 1 – One step up from stock engine
350 / 350 HP Stage 2 – Two steps up from Stock engine
350 / 390 HP Stage 3 – Three steps up from Stock engine
350 / 450 HP Stroker Stage 4 – Four steps up from Stock engine
We would recommend the 350/350 HP version as being a good overall fit for this customer. It is worth mentioning though that all of our engines are very streetable. Just that some are more aggressive than others.
Will my factory Transmission withstand the added horsepower?
This is a concern for people wanting more power but are worried that their factory tranny is not up to the job. Most of our engines as mentioned before are not for all out racing. That is why we usually say that your factory transmission should bolt up and work great. As you get more and more radical with an engine the transmission can receive some upgrades for instance using a higher stall speed converter and / or put a shift kit in for stronger shifts. You have control over the gas pedal so you have ultimate control.
Can I swap to a different or larger engine than what I currently have?
This is a yes or no answer. Whenever your swapping out to a different or larger engine some questions that would need to be addressed. All small block chevy’s will interchange.
1. Will all your existing parts ex: Pulley, Brackets, Transmission, exhaust etc. switch over to the larger engine?
2. Are you committed to spending the extra labor time and expense to making the transition work if it is not a direct bolt in swap?
3. Will you see a significant gain in horsepower in making the change?
The good news is that there are some engines that can interchange very easily. One very popular upgrade our customers do is to upgrade from a 305 to a 350. This is pretty much a direct bolt in with the proper setup. Speak to our Sales Tech staff regarding swaps and they can give you some input.
What are the advantages of buying a Chevy Crate Engine from Engine Factory?
When you purchase a turnkey engine from Engine Factory you will receive a fully dressed assembly. Here is a list of what most of our engines come with:
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DETAILING Engine Factory knows the pride our customers take in restoring their cars. That’s why our engine builders pay special attention to detailing the overall appearance of your motor.
TESTING To insure quality and performance, each engine is test run for approximately 1 hour. During this time the cam is broken in, all valves are adjusted, the carburetor is adjusted and the ignition is timed. All systems are checked to be sure that there are no water, fuel or oil leaks under running conditions. When you receive your engine, it is ready to drop in place.
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What other Add-ons will be needed with my engine purchase?
When you purchase the complete engine package from the Engine Factory basically everything is there for you. Some of your responsibilities would include:
· Exhaust System
· Engine Mounts
· Transmission
· Front Pulley System (Some exceptions Apply)