TimberJack Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 What are yalls thoughts on the PAI inframe kits? My 2004 CH with a 427 is needing to be rebuilt and wasn't sure if I should go with genuine Mack kit or the PAI? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Farms 2 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I know a guy that uses them all the time has like 30 trucks. He even has 3 or 4 in stock at his shop. He's never had an issue Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I did my in frame on the superliner with their kit 1400 bucks which includes a new oil pump have not put any miles on it yet but we use them at work and have not had a problem. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 When the Shah of Iran was overthrown during the 1979 Iranian revolution and U.S. businesses were instructed by Washington to cease doing business with the country, PAI was born. It's an Iranian company. They needed a continuing supply of Mack parts for the thousands upon thousands of Mack trucks operating in Iran and the vicinity. During the 1980s, PAI began soliciting their parts to the Mack dealer body. Most dealers avoided PAI because of the Iranian connection, and because genuine Mack parts were still reasonably priced. This all resulted in the parts houses taking the franchise. The quality of their components varied from average to below average. For Iranian operators that had no other alternative, I imagine it was fine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just bought a input shaft for a 6-speed from PAI 196.00 verse mack 1200.00-1400.00 same Mack dealer different sales person I wish I could gouge my costumers. PAI dealers have parts in Mack packages or NOS ? Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkruss82 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Some parts may be OEM NOS, but most are knockoff, re-engineered Alibaba crap. Its a shame that Mack gouges the price of parts the way they do in aftermarket. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberJack Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks for the input, I ordered the PAI kit going to give it a try! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-330955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 On 4/19/2016 at 7:29 PM, jkruss82 said: Some parts may be OEM NOS, but most are knockoff, re-engineered Alibaba crap. Its a shame that Mack gouges the price of parts the way they do in aftermarket. Gouging parts pricing is orchestrated by Mack brand owner Volvo (There is no Mack now, it's just a nameplate). Price gouging is Volvo's global market philosophy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-331064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamsterGrrrl Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Mack trucks were "vertically integrated" so they could build a better truck. Volvo trucks are "vertically integrated" so they can make higher profits. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44871-pai-engine-kit/#findComment-331074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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