I advise anyone NOT to deal with Ty Lofstrom @ TLI racing.
I am running ads under engines at the moment to try and warn people about him - he does advertise on here !
I first found out about him on this site late last year with an ad stating - FRAUD by another guy who was onto him. That was after it was too late though, he already had my money.
After doing my homework, i found to be one of many who were in deep financially with TLI. This guy will promise you the world, until he has your cash and it will end with a partial, incomplete engine long after your money is handed over.
What follows is my ad #1178177 and and one of the replies to it , this one from a guy in Norway. I also know several other people who are in the red with Lofstrom and will glady give thier names and contact numbers out.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Anyone affected is also urged to contact the Bandera county sheriff George Wintle on 830 796 3771 as he is well aware of TLI racing.
Please read the below as follows
After paying an 80% deposit and waiting 7 months for this engine, it was removed from TLI Racing by myself, with the help of the Bandera County Sherriff.
To be completed in the 1st week of March 2008 as promised by Lofstrom, after 3 more weeks of lies and excuses while i was in the US, it was still incomplete and unable to prove itself on his dyno due to incorrect parts and faulty workmanship - hence it was removed from his primitive premises in Medina Texas which are far from what they appear on his website.
When ordering an engine through Ty Lofstrom, you will see his website to seem very professional and his emails thorough on your build.Once he has your money though,it is a different story and you will realise what he's all about after it's too late. My dealings are not isolated, there have been well noted numerous bad dealings with him concerning other customers and i urge anyone thinking of having an engine built to take thier hard earned cash elsewhere. Check out TLI Racings profile on the San Antonio Better Business Bureau's website for further proof !
This engine is now back in Australia and up for sale. It is undyno'd, missing water bypass plugs from the bottom of the cylinder heads - need to be fitted when using Cleveland style heads on a Windsor block,incorrect flexplate, incorrect cylinder head gaskets fitted, requires correct crankshaft spacer for lower pulley and fabricated water crossover lines. Holes have been drilled and tapped in the rear of the heads after the engine was assembled, they will need a thorough flush when removed. Comes with a 950 Holley built by his other world famous company - TPC Carbs !
It is now boxed in a solid timber crate i paid to have made in LA, as the weak stand made by TLI racing in this photo was not fit for transport, so much for the $150 crate he was paid for !
Supposed to make a minimum of 600hp as quoted, it needs to be completely stripped, repairs made and thoroughly checked before it see's a dyno.
Owes me $15,000 US plus freight, selling as is, make an offer or contact me for further information on dealing with TLI Racing.
Subject: TLI Racing
Re: Ad #1178177
Message: Hello.
My name is Kjell Finserås. I'm from Norway and I have also a very bad experience with TLI.
More than ONE Year ago I ordered a EFI 408 cid / 600 hp Mopar engine, 727 transmission, rear axle and a LOT of other parts. In total an order of USD 32k! Still I haven't received the parts in Norway. Ty have given me/us a lot of excuses - from the weather conditions to more "serious private family matters". I use a charterer in Tennessee as my US shipping address and the rear axle, motor and tranmission have now arrived there. But still a lot of parts are missing. I also fear about the quality of his work. Also - it's no longer a EFI motor as I got some vague explanations regarding how "delicate" this system (BigStufff3) was and that he had a lot of difficulties in order to get the right sensors etc. I interpreted it as he was having problems so I suggested that he should remove the EFI and set it up with a carburettor. I also received a movie form what he claims is the dyno of my engine - who knows what to belive any more.
I think someone should put this cheat out of business. This great hobby does not need this kind of supplier. Also every major car magezine should get this info and it should also be posted on the www.
Kjell Finserås
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