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DSM Graveyard 420A "Stage 1" Crate motor review

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So I purchased a 420A Stage 1 Crate Engine from DSM Graveyard. The first thing I can say is that, IT TOOK WAY TOO LONG. They told me 6-8 weeks it took nearly 8 weeks. (they did meet what they said.) I paid them in full up front. I had them upgrade the pistons to Hypuretectic. (However you spell that.) I received the motor and, really I have no way to tell what is what as far as parts go. They can say they installed ARP Head studs but, to me they look like fel pro studs. ect. ect.

They sent me the motor I got to work right away after I had the motor in and was checking all my torque specs i noticed that I had no Oil Filter Adapter on the motor (I should have checked this way earlier) They just overnighted me the part I may see it by monday this week.

Here are a few pictures of the finished product and 1 of the 3 pages of the build sheet. I will post a video of the first start, as soon as I have all the stuff that should have come with the motor..

Note: The Pistons are Manley and the part number comes back to a press fit/floating forged piston the part number listed on the build sheet dose match the pistons in the motor

Here are the Pictures
 

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My Final Thought:
Folks on here buy, crate engines for a few reasons, mine was to take the stress off my back and be worry free of my craftsmanship on my own rebuild. The product looks nice no doubt but at this point I could care less what it looks like I would like it just to run with out any leaks. I spent a total investment is near $2,950 with shipping of my core. Not counting new parts exhaust gasket ect. I can only hope DSM graveyard can make this right without me shipping my motor again.
I would not recommend DSM GRAVEYARD as their communication is terrible takes too long and craftsmanship is terrible for the total amount i spent you can DIY for cheaper.
 
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