LIMITED WARRANTY American Speed warrants their engines to be free of defects in material and workmanship as specified: All engines from 275 hp thru 550 hp carry a 2 year/24,000 mile warranty from date of delivery. All engines from 550+ hp thru 850 hp carry a 1 year/12,000 miles warranty from date of delivery.
All GM Performance engines carry a 1 year/12,000 miles warranty from date of purchase. For authorized engine warranty, engine must be returned to American Speed freight prepaid.
Written engine warranty included with LS-1, LS-2, LS-6, and LS-7 engines.
What American Speed
warrants:
All internal lubricated parts including pistons, rings, crankshaft, bearings, lifters, timing chain, valves, valve springs, push rods, rocker arms, seals, engine block, intake manifold, oil pan, dampner. Does not include any other parts other than what is supplied in long block assembly. Seals and gaskets are replaced only as part of a repair.
What is not covered by
American Speed:
1. Bolt on accessories such as carburetors, fuel injection, distributor, ignition, water pump, fuel pump, alternator, power steering, air conditioning compressor, starter, accessories drive systems. These parts are covered under respective manufacturers warranties and warranty period may vary. American Speed can act as an agent for these warranties.
2. Engines subject to neglect, abnormal abuse, lack of maintenance, collisions, abnormal operation, improper
installation or acts of God.
3. Operation of the engine with fuels, oils or lubricants that are contaminated, or not suitable for the engines such as some synthetics.
4. The use of accessories or other bolt on performance parts not manufactured, approved by or installed by
American Speed.
5. Modifications to engine not approved by American Speed.
6. Use of nitrous oxide.
7. Engines used for competition
track or any racing purposes.
8. Engine failures caused by overheating, lean fuel conditions, poor quality fuel, improper ignition timing (i.e. detonation).
9. American Speed does not cover parts, gaskets, etc. damaged by detonation.
10. Service or diagnostic work performed by other individuals or companies unless authorized by American Speed. American Speed does not assume responsibility for towing charges, lay up time, installation or removal or any resultant labor charges (unless authorized by American Speed) lodging, telephone charges, car or truck rental or any other charges created by an engine failure.
11. American Speed does not warrant damages to customers vehicle that is engine related. The buyer assumes full responsibility for entire cost of repairs to service damage, and/or loss of property.
12. All warranty work must be performed by American Speed. Any warranty work not performed by American Speed must be performed by a certified mechanic with prior written authorization by American Speed.
Warranty claim rates will be paid according to Mitchel's Auto Labor Guide.
American Speed will pay freight charges on all legitimate warranty claims in continental United States (48 states). Not responsible for overseas shipping expenses.
Shipping by common carriers (truck lines) must be arranged by American Speed.
On non-warrantable or non-legitimate claims, customer is responsible for shipping expenses and any resultant parts and/or labor charges performed by American Speed.
American Speed does not warrant short blocks.
American Speed dyno tests all their engines check and verify performance and reliability. Non dyno tested engines are not covered by this warranty.
American Speed makes no guarantees of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, or that its engines are approved for general use, or that they comply with state or municipal laws.
Due to nature and type of use of high performance engines, American Speed retains the right to determine in its sole discretion whether or not any American Speed product is covered by warranty.
All orders require a minimum 50%
deposit by cashiers check, money order, bank wire transfer,
personal check, Visa, MasterCard or
Discover*. Customers paying with MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
will be assessed a 4.9% transaction fee. All orders are
shipped truck freight or most economical way. Overseas orders are
shipped consolidated cargo by air or sea unless specified
otherwise. All secured orders are non-cancelable and non-refundable
after 7 days. No Refunds on custom built
engines. Engines not in stock may require 4-12 weeks to build depending on
time of year and demand. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE DELIVERY DATES.
Phone hours 9-5 Monday-Friday.
Prices subject to change without notice
Prices 05/18/07
Tel (309) 764-3601
FAX (309) 764-2786
Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
For off road use only. Not legal for sale in California.
