KD Customs Diesel Engine & Machine — Local services in Iron Ridge

Currently brought my Dodge Truck here to install an engine after mine was diagnosed by AER with low compression, it was making a loud clacking noise as well that hinted at a larger problem. Discussed with front desk that I would be bringing in a crate/long block because don't trust junkyard used engines, and also wanted a warranty on parts and future labor, i said. The AER labor quote/estimate was a couple of hundred dollars above what I received from a competitor nearby, but because this shop rebuilds race car motors and more, I decided to keep my business here. The mech. and shop front desk were also very personable and friendly. Front desk jokingly assured me they would not 'rip me off'. The Engine arrived 4/12 and installation is underway a few days later. (edit) Mechanic has so far said he would attempt to get as much done as possible or complete the job in the agreed upon estimated hours.

4/28 - Job should be complete on Monday 4/29. It looks like the mechanic was able to complete the job within the original estimate.

I will update the rating after a test drive.

4/30 - Job complete. The cost came in a few hundred above labor only estimate, and included some minor parts, oil and a few more hrs labor.

I've put 140 miles on the remaned engine and the vehicle runs well.

Update: 550 miles, oil changed and no engine related issues. All good.

Compared to some previous experiences with auto shops, I believe AER has shown good will and effort and I will bump up my rating...

oh my God, do not go there. they agreed to do my engine rebuild for an estimated 850. then I got a quote back from them for 1765. granted they this was to bore it over 30 to, so the 850 should have gone upto 950 or so. at no time did they offer or acknowledge that this was an issue. my break up price to get my parts back was 350 buck. they were then offended that I wanted a break down on how they come up with 350. I am having the work done at another shop for around the price that we initially talked about. ...

I've been a customer a few times now with AER.  Years ago had some injectors cleaned.  Recently had a modular 4.6 engine assembled, valve job on two pairs of performance heads, fixed a mistake by another engine shop with a backwards piston.  Everytime I walk into this shop Im treated with respect.  Communication is great.  Worked mostly with Kyle, friendly and  helpful. Thanks, Josh

Edit: This is a diesel shop now, they do not do engine work on gas...