Gravelguy413 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Is it worth it to pay the extra cost for a Mack engine kit as compared to aftermarket kits such as PAI etc. ? I’ve read that Mack sources their parts for these kits from overseas markets so what would be the difference in quality? What brand is best? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 We use as much pia as we can. Good stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-468986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Here a mack cyl kit for a gray engine from mack is almost 800.00 each.I paid 365.00 from PAI.brgs are much cheaper from PAI also. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-468990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, storkmack said: We use as much pia as we can. Good stuff. Agreed !I think you'll find That PAI Warranty Is Better as well ! Volvo /Mack is an equal opportunity Buyer of parts The united nations of parts buying! The parts for new engines and parts in general are sourced from every dollar store on Earth! who ever is cheapest quality is of no matter to them! Edited February 14, 2021 by fjh 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-468991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On top of that our dealer and dont blame them uses alot of after market parts.In most cases you have to ask for what brand you want. 1 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-468992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I was impressed with how the parts for the '90 E-7 I built was packaged... Heck it even came with piston cooling tubes bolts and balls... The Mack kit doesn't.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-468993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John3406 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I just did a e7 350. I think around 9 grand for parts. Thats changing the cam and followers too. I bought from mack mostly because they deliver parts every day right to my shop. Aftermarket parts wouldof been 1500 cheaper Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65914-e7-engine-kit/#findComment-469988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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