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Installation
Something to ponder: Our engine is worthless without a properly arranged vehicle for it to be installed into; this is true with any engine. A few things that one must consider are the updates that should be made to a car that is to be outfitted with an engine with the capability of what I will create for you. To read more about these updates that you should consider click here. Do we install engines?? Here at Aircooled Technology we are Designers, internalist, machinist and the creators of custom engines, but we do NOT complete engine installations. This is mostly due to a very busy schedule and the fact that our shop is not set up for doing actual vehicle work; we are classified as engine manufacturers, not a repair or install shop. Over the years I have found that the installation portion of the engine is a critical time for my engine. We do everything within our means to create a perfect engine but all of that can be ruined by a sloppy install that is not well planned or accomplished in haste, to meet a deadline or attend a car show/ race. In fact 95% of the engines that have ever had to be returned to us had suffered from a hasty, half done install by someone that either had no experience or little desire to install the engine to the best of their abilities. A large percentage of these engines were installed by PROFESSIONAL mechanics, not hobbyists! Who is the best person to install your RAT engine? In most cases this person is the owner of the car! I say this because this is also the person that opened his wallet to buy the best engine available and does not want to see that money wasted. The install of one of our engines is simplified because the engine comes 100% complete and pre tuned with clutch and pressure plate installed and indexed as well as ignition and fuel systems ready for installation. We try our best to prepare our engine for install upon arrival at your home, or the shop that will be doing the work. We take care of the initial valve adjustments on the dyno and the initial oil change for you. This removes a ton from the installer and makes it possible for 90% of our engines to be installed with no cutting and special tools, just a bit of time and patience. I have had customers from all walks of life install their own engine, this spans from Heart Surgeons to Lawn Care workers, both of which had never done the job before! With our conversion video and my installation video (soon to be completed and released) the job is further simplified. On top of these videos I am also available to answer questions and concerns that may pop up because I WANT your engine to be installed just as I would do it. So yes, the normal person with a 119 piece craftsman tool set, floor jack and pair of jack stands can typically install our engine with no issues at all and don’t worry if you have never done it before because we all had to start somewhere! Heck many times a trip or two to an online forum will find someone in your area that’s also an enthusiast and most of them are more than willing to help install one of our engines or even complete the job for you in their spare time. Enthusiasts are always the best person for the job because they understand the engine and want to do the job right to keep the car on the road . Can “My mechanic” install the engine??? Absolutely!! And we’ll even help walk him through the process as well and make sure he understands all the pertinent information concerning the engine and its custom nature. I will also assist the customer further by screening potential installers prior to the engine being shipped from my facility to ensure the person they have chosen is up to the task at hand. Many customers have a misconception and that’s generally that a Porsche shop is the best to complete the install of their RAT engine. This is generally not a true statement because most Porsche shops charge incredible prices and know LESS about this engine than a VW shop or enthusiast may. The Porsche shops only want to work on 911s generally and most of them are far from the best choice to install my engine. Do we have recommended installers for our engines?? Yes, we do but the list is not very long at all. This is because it takes one heck of a lot to impress me and not very many installers have been able to do that over the years. Most of the issues were simple but if left alone they could have been detrimental to the engine in short order. Some of these things include hooking up fuel lines incorrectly, not wiring the ignition correctly and even running oil lines where they can contact the road! The shops you will find below are shops that are familiar with my engine and have completed this job in the past. These shops are not affiliated with Aircooled Technology in any way, they are good guys that I have worked with in the past that have direct communication with me in case they have a question.
DTM Engineering
Proformance Motoring Accessories Original Customs Mark De Benardi Located in Napa California Located in Northern California, Original Customs is centered in the heart the most active Volkswagen and Porsche regions in the country. Serving customers from Maine to New York to Seattle and, of course, our local enthusiasts. We are dedicated to our mission of building engines and restoring cars to the highest standard. We take pride in our level of quality, our attention to detail and our customer satisfaction. Original Customs is your source for high quality engines, restorations, and customs. Remember that our engine is only as good as its installation. The strict adherence to all our directives and recommendations for your engine must be followed for your RAT engine to live its best life in your car and provide you with incredible torque, HP and longevity!!! We care enough to make the recommendation, so please care enough to listen.
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