Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block?
11-07-2007, 12:09 PM
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Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block?
Looking into going with these guys. Just would like some real world feedback first.
Thank you
_wade
Thank you
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11-07-2007, 03:28 PM
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laskey/benson have a block of mine right now.. all i can really say about them at this time. is amazing customer service.. Mike is always there to answer the phone, and any questions you may have about anything, get guy. 
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11-07-2007, 04:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T4eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i did! has benson cncd right on the front under the block code, but sleeves sunk.
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Dang! I never heard of one of there sleeves sinking.
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</TD></TR></TABLE>Dang! I never heard of one of there sleeves sinking.
11-07-2007, 04:34 PM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (PrecisionH23a)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrecisionH23a »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A lot of people here do. Mike is one of the best guys in the business </TD></TR></TABLE>
totally agree
always very helpfull
</TD></TR></TABLE>totally agree
always very helpfull
11-07-2007, 04:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T4eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i did! has benson cncd right on the front under the block code, but sleeves sunk.
aebs/erl </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?
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</TD></TR></TABLE>Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?
11-07-2007, 06:26 PM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (markaria)
They are a great company. Great customer service and is always there to answer your question!
11-07-2007, 06:26 PM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (markaria)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoolnG2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do it, you wont be sorry at all. Great guys, great work. </TD></TR></TABLE>
ive got a laskey shortblock in my car, i havent had a chance to put too many miles on it maybe 4000 or so now, but i take it everywhere including a few 400-500 mile trips without any issues.
ive got a laskey shortblock in my car, i havent had a chance to put too many miles on it maybe 4000 or so now, but i take it everywhere including a few 400-500 mile trips without any issues.
11-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostincoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Must have been. Earl (rip) told me that with some of bensons first blocks they had two customers send blocks back and there was a specific date range that applied to the bad work. Both were fixed free of charge.
I let them do my first block at 83mm. Noob mistake by myself/buddies and we melted 4 CPs. I won't go in to details on what laskey did for me but Earl proved to me he was by far the most honest person in the industry. Running strong on 84mm ever since.
Like father like son
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Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Must have been. Earl (rip) told me that with some of bensons first blocks they had two customers send blocks back and there was a specific date range that applied to the bad work. Both were fixed free of charge.
I let them do my first block at 83mm. Noob mistake by myself/buddies and we melted 4 CPs. I won't go in to details on what laskey did for me but Earl proved to me he was by far the most honest person in the industry. Running strong on 84mm ever since.
Like father like son
Mike @ Laskey Racing
11-07-2007, 06:33 PM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (wade)
You definately will not be disappointed with their work, as said above mike is one of the best in the business and you will not be disappointed.
Laskey racing and benson sleeves...
Laskey racing and benson sleeves...
11-07-2007, 06:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostincoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no that block was the new design, about a year and 1/2 old roughly
I dont know how to post pics
[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing....6u44l[/img]
Modified by T4eg at 10:49 PM 11/7/2007
Modified by T4eg at 10:49 PM 11/7/2007
Wasn't that one of their old-style Benson sleeves?</TD></TR></TABLE>
no that block was the new design, about a year and 1/2 old roughly
I dont know how to post pics
[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing....6u44l[/img]
Modified by T4eg at 10:49 PM 11/7/2007
Modified by T4eg at 10:49 PM 11/7/2007
11-07-2007, 06:42 PM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (twkdCD595)
I don't have a Laskey sleeved block yet, but I hope too within the next few months. So far I haven't paid Mike any money, but he has already taken time from his busy schedule to give me tons of insight and advice about the whole process. He even told me what things I should look for/watch out for if I go with another company. To me not only is that is awesome service, but shows how much Mike cares for the industry and is not just trying to make a buck. That's why I plan to go with Laskey. Need more people/companies like him!
11-08-2007, 06:25 AM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (1158)
I run one as well...going on over 2 years now, 3 different turbo setups from a 7 psi drag kit, now to a 650hp ls vtec, 26ish psi of boost. still on eagle rods as well! Laskey has awesome service and has answered numerous questions for me along the line. from me
from me
11-08-2007, 10:28 AM
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Re: Who here runs a Benson/Laskey built/assembled short block? (redtegger03)
Mike built my block. I have yet to run it but I have no doubts. When I dropped my block off at the shop had a chance to BS with Mike and check out his drag car. Good guy. 
11-08-2007, 10:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by laosonick »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wut is the normal turrn around time?for blocks getting sleeved by them?</TD></TR></TABLE>
contact mike he should give you more details better than pple speculating.
contact mike he should give you more details better than pple speculating.
11-08-2007, 02:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T4eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i did! has benson cncd right on the front under the block code, but sleeves sunk.
aebs/erl </TD></TR></TABLE>
I do not doubt your situation, but rest assure that every Benson block has a warranty not to leak or drop a sleeve. Please feel free to contact myself and let Benson check the block out and if there really is this issue, it would be taken care of 100% free of charge!
Dan Benson and I were just chatting about how he is producing the best blocks he has ever done. With the new CNC machine, actually its a few years old now, everything is awesome plus most people love the Benson logo on the front of the block. But enough with that, people know and love the Benson blocks for the quality they are Turn time is about 1 month right now.
Thanks for all the kind words! I try really hard to make everyone happy and I love hearing all the success stories of the engines. I think the return phone calls with happy voices is my favorite part of the job! Everyone now gets a free T shirt with an engine build too
aebs/erl
</TD></TR></TABLE>I do not doubt your situation, but rest assure that every Benson block has a warranty not to leak or drop a sleeve. Please feel free to contact myself and let Benson check the block out and if there really is this issue, it would be taken care of 100% free of charge!
Dan Benson and I were just chatting about how he is producing the best blocks he has ever done. With the new CNC machine, actually its a few years old now, everything is awesome plus most people love the Benson logo on the front of the block. But enough with that, people know and love the Benson blocks for the quality they are
Turn time is about 1 month right now. Thanks for all the kind words! I try really hard to make everyone happy and I love hearing all the success stories of the engines. I think the return phone calls with happy voices is my favorite part of the job! Everyone now gets a free T shirt with an engine build too
11-08-2007, 02:48 PM
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for Laskey Racing.Got a customer's block back here after being sent out, build was timely, cost effective, and customer service was superb.
Needless to say all of our builds are going to Laskey Racing
Oh yea, and the t-shirts are pretty sick
11-08-2007, 03:27 PM
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Just got off the phone with Laskey. What a great guy. Has the time to answer all my questions and comments. Chit chatted about some old rumor mill crap and about bensons new place.
Modified by wade at 12:24 PM 11/23/2007
Modified by wade at 12:24 PM 11/23/2007
