"I ordered a F & B Stage 1 TB over the winter. Unlike many of the
people who are having long waiting periods, I went with the new core option
so that I'd have the original TB if needed....
I don't have the exact dates of order, but it only took a month or so to
receive the TB and I was not pushing for it in a rush. "
Ditto for me. Someone made a comment on my original post to the effect of
'yeah, well easy for you to say, you've got your TB'
Yes, I do, I ordered a new core, figured it wouldn't hurt to have an extra
TB (plus the two sensors) on hand if needed. F&B have already stated that a
new core TB can be turned around in 2-4 weeks time. Even with the new core,
the price is still pretty darn good, especially since it has 2 of the 3
sensors included (MAP&IAC ??? - drawing a complete blank).
If it absolutely has to be there on time ... order the new core.
Duff
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Rench [mailto:renchd@krause.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 2:27 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: F & B TB's Customer Perspective
>
>
> With all of the comments flying around on this subject, I'd
> thought I'd
> weigh in. I ordered a F & B Stage 1 TB over the winter.
> Unlike many of the
> people who are having long waiting periods, I went with the
> new core option
> so that I'd have the original TB if needed. I figured I
> could always send
> it back for a Stage 2 upgrade if desired.
>
> I don't have the exact dates of order, but it only took a
> month or so to
> receive the TB and I was not pushing for it in a rush.
>
> The TB looks great, gave me at least 3 tenths in the quarter
> and much better
> off idle response. The instructions were wonderful and you
> can't beat the
> payment terms.
>
> I would not hesitate to deal with Frank or Bruce on this or any future
> products that they may produce.
>
> A suggestion to dealing with the backlog, maybe F & B would
> be willing to
> send a TB machined from a new core and offer a partial
> exchange for the
> returned cores. I.E. $90 (machining charge) + $185 (I think)
> for new core
> gets you a Stage 1 TB for $275 which is still a good deal. F
> & B would then
> take your stock TB back and credit you $X (80?) whatever the
> going core
> value is. This would net you a modified TB on a new core for
> under $200.
> Just a thought.
>
> Anyway thanks Frank and Bruce and please keep me in mind for
> future ventures
> (intakes?).
>
> Dave Rench
> 1997 Dak Sport
>
>
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