I wouldn't buy from gorilla1 if i were you
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Re: I wouldn't buy from gorilla1 if i were you
Originally Posted by gto65racer
gorilla1 had an Edelbrock SY1 manifold listed for sale (http://www.racingjunk.com/Intake/240...mokey-ram.html) I bought it as it was advertised as perfect condition. I gave him $600 shipped because I wanted a perfect manifold.
When i received it is was far from perfect. The first thing i noticed is that it was missing the water neck that was pictured with it, no big deal. Then I removed the top cover and found poorly cut pieces of sheet metal screwed in the runners of the manifold. I know why they are there (fuel puddling), I had another SY1 manifold that I sold (for $300) to buy this one. I sold my other one because I wanted one that did not have rib's epoxied in (like mine did). I also dont think that it is a good idea to have machine screws in the intake runners.
I contacted the seller (gorilla1), and told him about my concerns. He messaged me back and told me to "just send the damn thing back". At this point I have already sold my other SY1 and need the manifold. So I emailed him back and explained that I was more than willing to pay $600 for a "perfect" SY1 manifold, but I would not pay that much for this one. I asked him to simply refund me $100 and I would have the manifold fixed (weld the screw holes).
Well I have not heard back from him and it has been 5 days now.
I would just warn you that I wouldn't take his word that something is perfect. Obviously he has a different idea of perfect.
When i received it is was far from perfect. The first thing i noticed is that it was missing the water neck that was pictured with it, no big deal. Then I removed the top cover and found poorly cut pieces of sheet metal screwed in the runners of the manifold. I know why they are there (fuel puddling), I had another SY1 manifold that I sold (for $300) to buy this one. I sold my other one because I wanted one that did not have rib's epoxied in (like mine did). I also dont think that it is a good idea to have machine screws in the intake runners.
I contacted the seller (gorilla1), and told him about my concerns. He messaged me back and told me to "just send the damn thing back". At this point I have already sold my other SY1 and need the manifold. So I emailed him back and explained that I was more than willing to pay $600 for a "perfect" SY1 manifold, but I would not pay that much for this one. I asked him to simply refund me $100 and I would have the manifold fixed (weld the screw holes).
Well I have not heard back from him and it has been 5 days now.
I would just warn you that I wouldn't take his word that something is perfect. Obviously he has a different idea of perfect.
the mods .. did it make it a Prefect WORKING intake ?
you said he told you to send it back . you didnt , so whats your real problem
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Originally Posted by Gimmethakick
If seller offered a full refund and you refused then you need to take this out of the scammer section period. He tried to do the right thing.
get your money back and start over
Now heres one for sale, $395
Its on another website so if you want the info PM me
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I wanted to see if he would give me $100 back and if not i wanted to send it back and he did not respond. I sent him another message and still nothing. I already got it taken care of. It is like buying a car that is supposed to be numbers matching and then finding out the motor has been re-stamped.
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Originally Posted by gto65racer
I wanted to see if he would give me $100 back and if not i wanted to send it back and he did not respond. I sent him another message and still nothing. I already got it taken care of. It is like buying a car that is supposed to be numbers matching and then finding out the motor has been re-stamped.
JUST CURIOUS -- :shock:
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Originally Posted by gto65racer
I wanted to see if he would give me $100 back and if not i wanted to send it back and he did not respond. I sent him another message and still nothing. I already got it taken care of. It is like buying a car that is supposed to be numbers matching and then finding out the motor has been re-stamped.
I see it , you own it now .