LC9 5.3 Vortec Long Block Crate Engine

Helping us give you the best prices available.

This part is sold at a price based on a rebuildable core being returned to us. The recycled metals and components can assist the manufacturing process keeping our prices to an all time low. This temporary deposit is withheld to ensure that we receive your damaged unit.

How is the core deposit charged?

How is the core deposit charged? At the time of purchase the core deposit will be added to the customers total. Once the core is received and processed at our facility, the deposit will then be issued back to the customer.

How long do I have to return my core?

To receive a full deposit your core must be received within 30 days after the delivery of your part. Late fees may be assessed to cores that are returned beyond 30 days from the customers original purchase date. Any extensions must be proved by a sales manager.

Refund Time?

Orders are typically refunded back onto the credit card within 1-3 weeks after the core arrives. Check orders will be mailed back. Call to verify arrival if you have not been refunded within your 3 week window.

How do I return the core?

In most situations your unit will be delivered with a shipping form called the “Bill of Lading”. You or your shop can send the core back with the delivery driver or at a later date by calling the shipping company to schedule a pickup. Be sure to use our shipping form or the shipping company may bill you personally. If your form has been lost or misplaced you will have to call our shipping department to generate a replacement.

Bad or missing core?

If there is no core to exchange, in most cases we can just add the deposit amount to the purchase price. In addition, you will only be required to pay a one way shipping fee. In the case that our stock becomes low on a certain core, we may charge an increased amount for the core when there is not one to exchange. In the rare case a core becomes critically low we reserve the right not to sell a product without a core exchange.

Can I send my core first?

On manual transmissions, engines and transfer cases you can send us your core before we send out your unit. By doing this overall shipping may take longer but you will not be required to pay a core deposit just shipping and the price of your part.

Excessive Damage?

A core must be buildable to receive a full deposit. If you have any questions about acceptable core conditions, please call us at 1-888-995-7278.

Still have core questions?

Please call us toll free so one of our experienced staff can answer any questions regarding your core deposit 1-888-995-7278.

Platinum 1 year or 12,000 mile warranty

Coverage details:

• LABOR ALLOWANCE IS INCLUDED with a valid warranty. We pay $35.00 per hour via ALLDATA warranty. Labor allowance is a maximum of $400.00.
• The terms of this warranty begin on the date the product is delivered to the original purchaser and expires 1 year or 12,000 miles thereafter, whichever occurs first.
• This limited warranty is not an unconditional warranty of failures or hazards and is not transferable to any other party or individual.
• TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTOR, INDUSTRIAL, MARINE: For Thirty (30) days from date of invoice or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Product Warranty Only. No Labor Allowance.

Conditions that do not apply to warranty:

• Damage as a result of overheating, lack of lubrication or contamination.
• Repair or replacement required as a result of an accident or misuse.
• Damage as a result of abuse of engine for competition, racing or related purposes or for purposes other than that for which the unit was originally designed.
• Repair or service of the engine by anyone that has not been pre-approved. Authorization must be given in writing. (does not include consumer maintenance required under this warranty).
• Damage resulting from detonation or pre-ignition. Nor does it provide coverage for damages resulting from faulty electrical, computer, turbo components, or fuel related components.
• Oil, anti-freeze, filters, spark plugs or other consumable replacement items.
• Diagnostic times for problems not related to parts and services not provided with engine.
• CMS engines modified by the customer, including camshafts, etc.

Purchaser obligations for this warranty to remain in effect include:

• Have motor oil and filter changed 500 miles after delivery and then at intervals of no more than three-thousand (3,000) miles.
• Provide receipts to evidence compliance with the above conditions at the time of making any claim under this warranty. Receipts must be printed and issued by a firm or commercial operation, which performed the work.
• It is the responsibility of the purchaser to check motor oil and coolant levels, to monitor gauges and lights and to insure proper engine operation.
• Remove debris or foreign material in the intake and/or air boxes from previous engine failure on 1.9 and 2.0 Ford Escort/Focus. A minimum of $300.00 will be charged for repair if engine fails due to previous foreign materials.

General Limitations:

• Products thought to be defective must be delivered, out of chassis, at purchaser’s expense.
• Provide receipts to evidence compliance with the above conditions at the time of making any claim under this warranty. Receipts must be printed and issued by a firm or commercial operation, which performed the work.
• Our duty is to repair the product. We accept no liability for consequential or incidental damages, including without limitation, towing charges, storage charges, car rental charges or damages to other parts or units not furnished as part of the engine or long block assembly.
• We accept no liability or responsibility for any work done on an engine or long block assembly by any person or shop unless authorized in writing in advance