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schoir · 08-12-2011, 02:10 AM

I tend to agree with Pat, in this instance...but there are also other considerations in a major move, such as the one you are contemplating. You may also be overly sensitive because of your past experience(s) with this hear.

For the big $$$,you can basically get everything that you need (or want) from a high performance upgrade. Remember, however that these higher-than-factory-designed/built and thoroughly tested engines will also necessarily bring you a greater degree of risk.

So, you have to ask yourself what you are looking for and balance that with "can I handle a total engine failure (in one of the many listed ones by Flat 6 Innovations)" and this would have to be balanced with the fact that these M96 engines are now purportedly bullett proof, once Flat 6 has had a chance to work its "magic"... maybe even buy a top of the line warranty to add to what already may come with the total package... However, those are VERY hard to find and sometimes not even worth the paper they are printed on...especially when you are facing a "big ticket item". Ask me how I know

Not!

LOL!!!

In your case, I would definitely take the "whole enchilada" approach, from soup to nuts... In other words, get ALL of the work done there, have the Box shipped on one of the frequent transporters that bring cars down to buy all of the parts from or through them, and don't skimp on anything AND get a direct quote in writing so that you know what to prepare for and what unsurance you should get...(sic...)

I'm sure once you are driving a beast like that, all of these considerations will fade into the sunset of the sweet music it must make....a classic symphony in Flat 6, amidst all of the cacophony of the pretenders, so I wouldn't pay any mind to all of the noise out there about the ticking time bomb reputation that these engine have earned, whether dlunreliability of these M96 engines (as in "IMS")

YMMV, so caveat venditor and caveat emptor need not apply.

Please keep us posted with your details once you have made some headway and good luck!

Best, and
Regards, Maurice.

08-12-2011, 02:10 AM	#4
schoir Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Freeport, New York Posts: 471	I tend to agree with Pat, in this instance...but there are also other considerations in a major move, such as the one you are contemplating. You may also be overly sensitive because of your past experience(s) with this hear. For the big $$$,you can basically get everything that you need (or want) from a high performance upgrade. Remember, however that these higher-than-factory-designed/built and thoroughly tested engines will also necessarily bring you a greater degree of risk. So, you have to ask yourself what you are looking for and balance that with "can I handle a total engine failure (in one of the many listed ones by Flat 6 Innovations)" and this would have to be balanced with the fact that these M96 engines are now purportedly bullett proof, once Flat 6 has had a chance to work its "magic"... maybe even buy a top of the line warranty to add to what already may come with the total package... However, those are VERY hard to find and sometimes not even worth the paper they are printed on...especially when you are facing a "big ticket item". Ask me how I know Not! LOL!!! In your case, I would definitely take the "whole enchilada" approach, from soup to nuts... In other words, get ALL of the work done there, have the Box shipped on one of the frequent transporters that bring cars down to buy all of the parts from or through them, and don't skimp on anything AND get a direct quote in writing so that you know what to prepare for and what unsurance you should get...(sic...) I'm sure once you are driving a beast like that, all of these considerations will fade into the sunset of the sweet music it must make....a classic symphony in Flat 6, amidst all of the cacophony of the pretenders, so I wouldn't pay any mind to all of the noise out there about the ticking time bomb reputation that these engine have earned, whether dlunreliability of these M96 engines (as in "IMS") YMMV, so caveat venditor and caveat emptor need not apply. Please keep us posted with your details once you have made some headway and good luck! Best, and Regards, Maurice.