ASM Large Runners VS TPIS Large Runners
02-17-2007, 09:37 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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ASM Large Runners VS TPIS Large Runners
I was just wondering which runners are better between the two. The AS&M Large Tube Runners or the TPIS Large Runners?ThanksASM: http://www.azspeed.com/19latuinru.htmlTPIS: http://www.tpis.com
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02-17-2007, 09:55 PM
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
This month's issue of Super Chevy had a 350 making over 400 hp with the TPIS runners.
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Yes, they are exactly the same runners. AS&M makes them for TPiS.
However, the runners I got from AS&M arrived badly dented. It could've happened in shipping, but as securely as they were bubble-wrapped, I doubt it. Then the replacement set they sent arrived very poorly and unevenly cleaned-up around the ports. Port-matching is one thing, but I shouldn't have to be cleaning-up obvious poor quality-control, especially for their price. I don't think TPiS would ever have sent sets like I received from AS&M.
I know most people here have been very happy with their AS&M runners, but needless to say, I am not. The people were nice to deal with, and they gladly replaced the first set for me, but getting them replaced still took about two months. So even the service at AS&M leaves something to be desired too, which left me with no desire to go through it again with the second set. I'll just do what I can with them myself.
But I can't help but wonder, for TPiS's slightly higher price, if they provide a better finished product. If I had it to do over again, I think I'd purchase mine from TPiS--or at least contact TPiS to findout what I'd be getting for their higher price.
However, the runners I got from AS&M arrived badly dented. It could've happened in shipping, but as securely as they were bubble-wrapped, I doubt it. Then the replacement set they sent arrived very poorly and unevenly cleaned-up around the ports. Port-matching is one thing, but I shouldn't have to be cleaning-up obvious poor quality-control, especially for their price. I don't think TPiS would ever have sent sets like I received from AS&M.
I know most people here have been very happy with their AS&M runners, but needless to say, I am not. The people were nice to deal with, and they gladly replaced the first set for me, but getting them replaced still took about two months. So even the service at AS&M leaves something to be desired too, which left me with no desire to go through it again with the second set. I'll just do what I can with them myself.
But I can't help but wonder, for TPiS's slightly higher price, if they provide a better finished product. If I had it to do over again, I think I'd purchase mine from TPiS--or at least contact TPiS to findout what I'd be getting for their higher price.
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