[punkin]

Hello everyone,

I apologize if this is in the wrong section. Hopefully the moderators will move this to the correct location if it doesn't belong here.

I'm strongly considering sourcing my next motor from Butler. I called them yesterday and the person I spoke with was very helpful and informative. I'm now even more looking forward to doing business with them.

We spoke about a turn-key crate motor but because of their backlog they're looking at a year possibly longer for turn-around. I'm not a person of extensive patience and it was suggested that if I were to order a complete kit, the turn-around would be closer to 14 weeks.

I have assembled a couple motors previously...it's been awhile but I could do it again but not my ideal scenario. I was told that all the machine work would be complete before shipping but I certainly understand that all the clearances and attention to detail would be required of the builder/assembler. After all, stuff happens and an additional check would never hurt.

My question to the forum here, has anyone gone this route with Butler and what was your experience like? Was there significant variations that caused for additional machine work? If you ran into any issues how were return/exchanges handled? In my list of materials I would be also ordering an IA2 block...did you find the block to be well prepared, passages clean etc. or did it need a lot of attention. I'm trying to determine if I should factor in additional machine shop or assembly services.

I do understand these guys have a terrific reputation but I haven't had the experience with them as yet. Just wondering if anyone here has and if you had any advice, comments or guiding wisdom.

I thank you.