Arao 4-Valve Heads
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From: Upstate NY
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From: Wastelands of NJ
N' I got a buck six three ninety in Arcemedian pennies I can send ya RIGHT NOW!
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I have a picture of one of my heads on the opening page of my site. I took the heads to Greg Goode and watched him flow them myself on his correctly calibrated flowbench. I also proceeded to watch his jaw hit the floor which I have never seen happen
I haven't had a chance to run the heads. I was building a race only application and as usual decided to change my mind and go a different direction. I mean, what fun is it to have something that you can only enjoy a quarter mile at a time? In the process I also jumped into a major purchase that kinda put all things on the backburner so thats been the major hold up.
To date we have all the pieces including the offset lifters for the longblock. ZTurbo is taking care of the intake side of things and we're hoping to have things together for the Thunder Southern Shootout, although I may not bring the car cause the only class it looks like I can run is pro outlaw which would be a complete waste of time and cash. So I'll probably just go to watch. Depending on where the car is at, the lil' parts getter (my S10) may get the nod for the trip to Louisana.
Russ Arao has been a complete waste of time to work with or even depend on. He has been promising me an intake now for over a year and you see I've given up on him. He won't answer the phone and won't return messages. Rest asure this motor will make some serious waves and I can guarantee you now I will make sure he doesn't get too many accolades because of the lack of customer service he has provided. As we all know, customer service is everthing in this buisness.
I know everyone is patiently waiting to see if the hype is worth it and hopefully soon we will see. I'm just as anxious as everyone but I'm also a budget racer for life so things have to happen in time.
On 31st January 2006 payment via Int'l Bank Wire of USD $5,500.00 & 6th February 2006 USD $5,500.00 was completed in FULL to ARAO Engineering Inc. Bank account. After several more emails to finalize details and special requests i was informed by ARAO were engaged and going. After some waiting i emailed ARAO on Friday, June 02, 2006 12:39 AM to ask if everything was on track, i received a response back from ARAO that everything was fine and on track.
Again after more waiting On Friday, September 15, 2006 03:05:42 i asked via email a good friend of mine that owns a reputable drag racing supplies shop located in Whittier, CA U.S.A. to contact ARAO by telephone. He spoke with Russell ARAO and he stated to he was waiting on parts from an outside supplier - hence the delay. In months to come i have made ALOT of repeated attempts in writing, faxes, calls, emails to receive a date for finalizing and completion of my special order. I still have not received a date at which my order will be finished.
As of today Sunday, Jan 17th, 2008 nearly two(2) years later i have not received my order from ARAO Engineering Inc, only BU**SHT PROMISES AND ABSOLUTE LIES. The only thing i have received is pictures of my heads un-finished. I believe i have been patient and understanding and more than reasonable considering that ARAO has not delivered as promised 90days to manufacture.
From my personal dealings I heavily caution anybody wishing to part with their money to purchase from a disreputable company like ARAO Engineering Inc. If you have any questions/comments please email anytime! ....Arao Engineering has been reported by myself to the L.A Better Business Bureau & also C.A dept of Justice ,The office of the Attorney General C.A. It is noted Russ Arao Failed to respond to any complaint(s).
**NOTE: I/We am willing to persue this matter all the way into a U.S Court. ANY support is welcome! This person/company CANNOT steal your money and think that it is right or acceptable -no matter what.
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From: Raleigh, NC
I emailed him a couple days ago and told him to cut it out. I think he is just googling "Arao" and posting this where ever he can. He apologized, I think he's keeping better track of where he's posting now.
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From: Alta Loma, CA
Man, I ALMOST bought a set of these heads insetad of my turbo setup. Now I'm glad they were wishy-washy on the phone and said the heads would take forever for me to get, and thus, moved on.
Last edited by snorkelface; Jan 19, 2008 at 11:39 PM.
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From: Santa Clarita,CA
Wow, that is really sad to hear...I frequent that website to drool over their cylinder heads religiously. They're a local company here in socal, so I would be over there everyday if I didn't have my heads in 90 days! If I could ever afford them.
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From: Wastelands of NJ