Custom Delk 4.2 Now DOA

[matthewneuharth]

and just to let everyone know Kirks old heads the gaskets do seal. its hard as heck to tell in the pic. but in person you can see they do. granted he should have finsihed them out alot more. i am not sure what was up his butt. and after that set he never did anymore like that.

[matthewneuharth]

Originally Posted by init

if i do not end up selling my car, maybe one day i will send you a head, is looks identical to kirk's

hmm i don't remember your heads looking like kirks. but i maybe wrong its been along time.

whats up with your turbo kit? pm me soo we don't hio jakc kirks thread

[slvr2000stang]

I forgot about this third party critique.

A good read here



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[Stangcharger]

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

I forgot about this third party critique.

A good read here



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good read..

[_J_]

AHH damm thats was the Delk Heads ...damm I had first thought it was that
other shop in Canada that did that crappy ass head job.. did not know it was
Delk vs SSM you would think that they would do anything to put this
behind them, and let everyone know how much better they are now etc..

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

I forgot about this third party critique.

A good read http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/p...Comparison.pdf



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[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by _J_

AHH damm thats was the Delk Heads ...damm I had first thought it was that
other shop in Canada that did that crappy ass head job.. did not know it was
Delk vs SSM you would think that they would do anything to put this
behind them, and let everyone know how much better they are now etc..

Yes you would think they would want to save their reputation.
Especially how people use the internet to research before buying.


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[Stangcharger]

Originally Posted by _J_

AHH damm thats was the Delk Heads ...damm I had first thought it was that
other shop in Canada that did that crappy ass head job.. did not know it was
Delk vs SSM you would think that they would do anything to put this
behind them, and let everyone know how much better they are now etc..

that was my thought as well. the longer this drags out the more it is going to be talked about in a more negative way.

and to be honest it is going to be awhile before they outlive this. for the fact that no one is going to want to go through all of this, period.

[_J_]

x2 its getting to the point where its not just about heads .. its about quality
of service for anything they do and sell .. shit happens and the way you
take care of issues is what determine if you are any good to deal with, buy from etc..

this is getting crazy!! and so damm sad!! suck!! that DelkPerformance would do this to
anyone!!

Delk is on my shit list until this issue is resolve!!

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

Yes you would think they would want to save their reputation.
Especially how people use the internet to research before buying.


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Originally Posted by Stangcharger

that was my thought as well. the longer this drags out the more it is going to be talked about in a more negative way.

and to be honest it is going to be awhile before they outlive this. for the fact that no one is going to want to go through all of this, period.

[Suprman]

I know for a fact Delk will never get my business, I'll deal with Matt directly, but thats about it

[NorwegianMustang]

I got my heads from Delk and was planing on getting a shortblock from them too, but now I'm not so sure.

Only had positive experience with Matt though, great guy

[slvr2000stang]

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[slvr2000stang]

More interesting info on another forum

wow this sounds like my motor. oil burning motor

[FR350]

Hey Kirk are they going to make it right with you, if they don't then we will know what they are all about.

[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by FR350

Hey Kirk are they going to make it right with you, if they don't then we will know what they are all about.

Don't know yet, but as soon as we are there I will definitely post up the results. Offer #1 I rejected. So I'm waiting for the next one.

I am finding some interesting reading on other forums about them.



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[a2k_stang]

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

Don't know yet, but as soon as we are there I will definitely post up the results. Offer #1 I rejected. So I'm waiting for the next one.

I am finding some interesting reading on other forums about them.



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Would it be out of line to ask what offer #1 was? Like many of you I have done business with delk and have found matt to be a first class stand-up guy. After reading this thread however, I am becomming wery of including delk in my future plans.

[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by a2k_stang

Would it be out of line to ask what offer #1 was? Like many of you I have done business with delk and have found matt to be a first class stand-up guy. After reading this thread however, I am becomming wery of including delk in my future plans.

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

the initial offer was obscene

Originally Posted by dapack69

$2's?

Matt is a standup guy, but he just works there so he has very little say in how the business is run.
Keith's guess above is very close.

There is just so much that has happened in the last two years from there that is not related to Matt that is unbelievable.

So far I am the only one really speaking out.


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[spoiledv6]

Well the word is getting out I guess?

Good luck Kirk

[GT-EATER]

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

Matt is a standup guy, but he just works there so he has very little say in how the business is run.
Keith's guess above is very close. There is just so much that has happened in the last two years from there that is not related to Matt that is unbelievable.
So far I am the only one really speaking out.


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I agree , Matt is a good friend and he did not build either of my engines , in fact on the third engine I asked Matt to get the guy that built his bottom end to do mine I was willing to pay any additional cost I just wanted it right , they refused , Matt was all for the Idea .

[FR350]

What does Matt do there at Delk?

[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by FR350

What does Matt do there at Delk?

He is one of their Technicians that do the work.




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[_J_]

x2 .. I have deal with Matt on a few things in the pass and he is one stand up guy ..
I post in another thread how hard it is for him working at Delk and be part of the
Community, he is in a bad spot but we all know he does not have anything to do
with the v6 motor builds, funny the one guy that knows what he is doing is not
working on the 6.. crazy how Delk run their business ..

Originally Posted by GT-EATER

I agree , Matt is a good friend and he did not build either of my engines , in fact on the third engine I asked Matt to get the guy that built his bottom end to do mine I was willing to pay any additional cost I just wanted it right , they refused , Matt was all for the Idea .

Hey Gary the guy that built Matt's short-block does he work at Delk or was
this an outside shop?

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[_J_]

damm one thread was from 2005 .. wow this been going on for years?

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

More interesting info on another forum

wow this sounds like my motor. oil burning motor

[GT-EATER]

Originally Posted by _J_

x2 .. I have deal with Matt on a few things in the pass and he is one stand up guy ..
I post in another thread how hard it is for him working at Delk and be part of the
Community, he is in a bad spot but we all know he does not have anything to do
with the v6 motor builds, funny the one guy that knows what he is doing is not
working on the 6.. crazy how Delk run their business ..



Hey Gary the guy that built Matt's short-block does he work at Delk or was
this an outside shop?

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Outside shop

[spoiledv6]

Originally Posted by GT-EATER

Outside shop

Is it me or should that be a sign that one of their own techs used an outside person to build his personal motor? Just me or that in itself says alot.

[init]

matt is a very stand up guy, ive dealt with him alooooot and has thumbs up on my end but as far as some of my parts i got from delk, not impressed and is actually costing me alot of $ to be wasted

[03sixbanger]

wow i hate reading this. matt is a super great guy. ill have to say though the rest of the guys have sold me parts saying they work for my car when they do not

[matthewneuharth]

No one built my bottom end. i built it.

[itschristorres8]

damn these guys are gettting trashed....i find it funny that when i made my complaint about Delk i got shit talked for it and internet bashed......

[itschristorres8]

i hate to bring this up but in the second link it says and i qoute
"i wouldnt even buy a bolt from them"
from someone on the forum.
whats kinda funny is i bought a main bolt or stud and nut kit and the pitch/thread wasnt correct which was my complaint lol...

[_J_]

Originally Posted by matthewneuharth

No one built my bottom end. i built it.

hmm was looking over some old post, it was not the first time someone stated
your short-block was assemble by a motor shop, hmm thanks for clearing that up..

[_J_]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

i hate to bring this up but in the second link it says and i qoute
"i wouldnt even buy a bolt from them"
from someone on the forum.
whats kinda funny is i bought a main bolt or stud and nut kit and the pitch/thread wasnt correct which was my complaint lol...

lol may be the way you go by .. plus did you post up pics ,
also Delk is NOT "from someone on the forum." lol

[_J_]

Hey K.. any update

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by _J_

lol may be the way you go by .. plus did you post up pics ,
also Delk is NOT "from someone on the forum." lol

no i was in a rush for the motor
they got sent back quickly

[afinley11]

Wow I am really sad you are getting treated right by delk kirk....Sounds kinda like Matt is getting the shaft on this deal too. From what I read matt does not work on the v6's and that is his specialty....I am little confused....

I hope Delk steps up and fixes the problem kirk!

I also Matt does not get hurt out of this, I have talked to him numerous times on the phone and he is one stand up guy!

[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by _J_

Hey K.. any update

Nope, nothing since my last contact with Brent on 11/27.
The Cone of Silence is back in effect.



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[matthewneuharth]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

i hate to bring this up but in the second link it says and i qoute
"i wouldnt even buy a bolt from them"
from someone on the forum.
whats kinda funny is i bought a main bolt or stud and nut kit and the pitch/thread wasnt correct which was my complaint lol...

you complained about the part beaing alittle dirty. and yes ARP sent the wrong part. and that was taken care of. you sent it all back and got your money back.

[matthewneuharth]

Originally Posted by _J_

hmm was looking over some old post, it was not the first time someone stated
your short-block was assemble by a motor shop, hmm thanks for clearing that up..

i can't help it some ppl don't know what they are talking about lol.

if you loook REAL hard you can find posts of me building the engine.

[slvr2000stang]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

i hate to bring this up but in the second link it says and i qoute
"i wouldnt even buy a bolt from them"
from someone on the forum.
whats kinda funny is i bought a main bolt or stud and nut kit and the pitch/thread wasnt correct which was my complaint lol...

Originally Posted by matthewneuharth

you complained about the part beaing alittle dirty. and yes ARP sent the wrong part. and that was taken care of. you sent it all back and got your money back.

I have to agree with Matt.

Quite a big difference between Chris' experience and this one.


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[Stangcharger]

Originally Posted by slvr2000stang

Nope, nothing since my last contact with Brent on 11/27.
The Cone of Silence is back in effect.



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IMO you need to break the silence and set a date they need to have a reasonable answer or it goes to court. this is rediculous. it doesn't take a year or more to do what is right. and there is even a third party that points out the major flaws and how it wont work.

If he really wanted to help you and do the right thing it would have been done along time ago.

i hope you know your statutes of limitation on this one. most are years, but look how long this has already been stretched out. all he needs to do is work out something with you and then he can take awhile maybe to get it done, but you havent even gotten that far yet.

[_J_]

Originally Posted by matthewneuharth

you complained about the part beaing alittle dirty. and yes ARP sent the wrong part. and that was taken care of. you sent it all back and got your money back.

x2 sounds like Delk took care of biz the right way .. they should have not been
any major issues or complain with that one .. cause everyone knows sh!t
happens when dealing with aftermarket stuff, its the way the shop/person
help resolve the issues is whats important .. not the issues itself..

That was a good reslution on Delk part for that issue ..

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[_J_]

Originally Posted by Stangcharger

IMO you need to break the silence and set a date they need to have a reasonable answer or it goes to court. this is rediculous. it doesn't take a year or more to do what is right. and there is even a third party that points out the major flaws and how it wont work.

If he really wanted to help you and do the right thing it would have been done along time ago.

i hope you know your statutes of limitation on this one. most are years, but look how long this has already been stretched out. all he needs to do is work out something with you and then he can take awhile maybe to get it done, but you havent even gotten that far yet.

x2 not looking good, stronger action is needed .. IMO..

[Jamez]

Can we get some Cliff Notes on this 18 page monster?

[Stangcharger]

Originally Posted by Jamez

Can we get some Cliff Notes on this 18 page monster?

go to page 16, that's where it really begins. so 2 page monster.

just look for all the pictures.

[spoiledv6]

Originally Posted by Jamez

Can we get some Cliff Notes on this 18 page monster?

Delk built a motor with crappy head porting
Motor failed due to crappy heads and other issues related to the engine build
Kirk spend LOTS of money for nothing
THey have offered a settlement which Kirk has declined which in a court of law states that they know there was a problem and all but admitted guilt with an offer (READ THAT RIGHT KIRK)
Kirk has been nice about it
Kirk is getting new motor elsewhere
Delk is loosing business due to their practices
Matt is in the middle and we all like Matt

[WindsorStang]

Originally Posted by spoiledv6

Delk built a motor with crappy head porting
Motor failed due to crappy heads and other issues related to the engine build
Kirk spend LOTS of money for nothing
THey have offered a settlement which Kirk has declined which in a court of law states that they know there was a problem and all but admitted guilt with an offer (READ THAT RIGHT KIRK)
Kirk has been nice about it
Kirk is getting new motor elsewhere
Delk is loosing business due to their practices
Matt is in the middle and we all like Matt

Nice Cliff notes!