New short-block builder/supplier... - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

IPSjeff · 06-17-2008, 06:37 AM

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have talked to Scott Merkel (Owner of the machine shop that has been building engines for Ray P.) about building all of our engines from here on out. We will have new pricing and information up on the site with the available configurations (3.0L / 3.1L / 3.4L Billet Stroker / 3.7L Billet Stroker) soon. The engines will be sold through IPS but will be 110% built and assembled by Scott M. and shipped out from him to your door.

Nothing is changing on our end as we never did any of the build/assembly before so we are simply changing vendors. We are not making the change due to there being any issue with the work or reliability of anything from Fowler Race Engines (Our local machine shop) but simply because perception = reality to most people and the current perception isn't great. Fowler will continue to take care of all our other machine work needs, just not our 6G72 engines we sell online.

If anyone has any questions or comments or concerns please post here or give me a call or send me an email.
Jeff

IPSjeff · 06-17-2008, 08:21 AM

Here is the new shorty info:

IPS Motorsports

defgh1 · 06-17-2008, 08:44 AM

Scott Merkel does quality work.

Just noticed your prices do not include a core charge! Last time I talked to Scott he was having a hard time getting good 4 bolt blocks.

Doug H

IPSjeff · 06-17-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defgh1

Scott Merkel does quality work.

Just noticed your prices do not include a core charge! Last time I talked to Scott he was having a hard time getting good 4 bolt blocks.

Doug H

Doug,
I have a note about the core charge in the part description but still need to add that in to the actual engine price today. Yeah, I never got cores back either so sourcing them has always been a PITA.
Jeff

wraith · 06-18-2008, 04:22 PM

If we bring our core to Merkel can we avoid the core charge if we are close enough to drop off/pickup? I think I want to put a crower stroker into my car when I do the e16g install. Also my motor is a new mitsu shorty so I would rather have my own core used for the build.

Devilmightcry · 06-18-2008, 04:29 PM

is the 3.7L the one Matt has on his car or is it from you guys?

wraith · 06-18-2008, 04:44 PM

Matts 3.4 liter is a Merkel En40/Pampena stroker. The Crower crank is an IPS endeavor with their own crank and the Pampena stroker is a Mitsu 3.5 crank heavily balanced.

Devilmightcry · 06-20-2008, 01:48 AM

how much just for the kit and not the whole block?

IPSjeff · 06-20-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilmightcry

how much just for the kit and not the whole block?

I will add the price to the site for just the Stroker kit w/o the complete shorty for you

Jeff

IPSjeff · 06-20-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wraith

If we bring our core to Merkel can we avoid the core charge if we are close enough to drop off/pickup? I think I want to put a crower stroker into my car when I do the e16g install. Also my motor is a new mitsu shorty so I would rather have my own core used for the build.

Sure can -- that is not a problem at all

Jeff

06-17-2008, 06:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
IPSjeff Forum user Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (87)	New short-block builder/supplier... Just wanted to let everyone know that we have talked to Scott Merkel (Owner of the machine shop that has been building engines for Ray P.) about building all of our engines from here on out. We will have new pricing and information up on the site with the available configurations (3.0L / 3.1L / 3.4L Billet Stroker / 3.7L Billet Stroker) soon. The engines will be sold through IPS but will be 110% built and assembled by Scott M. and shipped out from him to your door. Nothing is changing on our end as we never did any of the build/assembly before so we are simply changing vendors. We are not making the change due to there being any issue with the work or reliability of anything from Fowler Race Engines (Our local machine shop) but simply because perception = reality to most people and the current perception isn't great. Fowler will continue to take care of all our other machine work needs, just not our 6G72 engines we sell online. If anyone has any questions or comments or concerns please post here or give me a call or send me an email. Jeff __________________ www.ipsmotorsports.net 95 3000GT VR4 -- not stock Last edited by IPSjeff : 06-17-2008 at 07:58 AM.

06-17-2008, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
IPSjeff Forum user Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (87)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... Here is the new shorty info: IPS Motorsports

06-17-2008, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
defgh1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dunnellon, FL Drives: 99 VR4, 04Volvo V70R Trader Rating: (7)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... Scott Merkel does quality work. Just noticed your prices do not include a core charge! Last time I talked to Scott he was having a hard time getting good 4 bolt blocks. Doug H __________________ 91 Sandstorm TT, 431 AWHP, 433 ft-lbs. , Kormex 25 spline,LSD, RPS CC Clutch, 4 bolt conversion, Super 15Gs, Stage 3 heads, DSM Sidemounts, PST Driveshaft, Blitz DSBS, HKS Exhaust, 3SX Downpipe, Supra Pump, 780 cc PTE Injectors, SX Fuel reg. & dual feed, AEM, Duel WJO Wideband, HKS DL1, Alcohol Injection. Photos: -->

06-18-2008, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
wraith resident evil Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Oradell New Jersey Trader Rating: (15)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... If we bring our core to Merkel can we avoid the core charge if we are close enough to drop off/pickup? I think I want to put a crower stroker into my car when I do the e16g install. Also my motor is a new mitsu shorty so I would rather have my own core used for the build.

06-18-2008, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Devilmightcry The dark shall be with us Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MO Drives: 93' VR4 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... is the 3.7L the one Matt has on his car or is it from you guys? __________________

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06-18-2008, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
wraith resident evil Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Oradell New Jersey Trader Rating: (15)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... Matts 3.4 liter is a Merkel En40/Pampena stroker. The Crower crank is an IPS endeavor with their own crank and the Pampena stroker is a Mitsu 3.5 crank heavily balanced.

06-20-2008, 01:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Devilmightcry The dark shall be with us Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MO Drives: 93' VR4 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: New short-block builder/supplier... how much just for the kit and not the whole block?