I have one of their 5-speed kits, and the quality has been nice so far.

outside of that, not many experiences with them.


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I have two of their motors, 2.2L Hiflo. I have not had any issues with either. Never had them dyno'd but they seem somewhere around 150-155hp mark.
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Years ago I was at Ofest (94) and at the vender area they had Jim across from Ray Korman. It was funny to see how they "regarded" each other's method of tuning.
"Some people think....."

Too funny.

I have a 1 inch Max stick sway bar from MM and a yet to be installed, 5 speed mount and kit.

John
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lngbrd wrote:

I don't hear much about these guys. What's the deal, is it the best-kept secret or what? I would like to hear what you all have to say or what your experiences have been. Good stuff, bad stuff, good guys bad products, good products bad guys to deal with. I have not dealt with them and don't know anyone one who has and I have 3 02's for over the last 10 plus years and been around them longer. Tell me I can keep a secret. Let the cat out of the bag.

awesome...honest...good rep.....awesome honest oh sorry!...not a secret at all.....

I had a 2.2L HiFlo Sport motor from MM. Unfortunately, one of the "back cut" intake valves suffered a metalurgical failure, during a commute from work, and distributed its pieces into the head and pistons. This was at 3000 rpms, Mobil-1 only, and after 29,000 miles.

Had the head pressure checked. TIG'ed the gashes and cut in new valve seats in two combustion chambers. Putting in new SS intake valves from Ireland Engineering. So, the $1600 head has been saved.

It appears that the "planishing" of the valve pieces by the pistons caused a cracked cylinder wall.

I've still got the bottom end parts. Not sure what I'll keep, other than the head.

Anyhow, there was no warranty. I bought the car with this motor in it, used. It was great fun, and it did have good power, though.

Regards,
Randy Bryant
Elkton, VA
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I've dealt with the Metric Mechanic people since about 1989 or so. I've found them to be extremely nice folks. rarely if ever, have I heard anything negative about them, or their products. I hear their old rebuilt transmissions are the stuff of legend.

Paul Wegweiser

Bought my first "Ultimate Trans" in 1983 when they had an unlimited mileage warranty. Since then bought a 2.2 HiFlo, 40/40 DFAV, modified intake manifold, lightened 228mm flywheel....Jim is a star and his products are first rate.

Earl
74 02Lux
02 M Roadsyer
72 Volvo 1800ES