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Originally Posted by compos mentis
James,
Looking forward to watching it unfold. 
Obviously a lot of subframe choices. What made you decide on the AME piece? |
You're right - lots of great choices and I weighed lots of options. The decision to try the AME subframe came from a couple of places:
1. The LS7 has a lot of packaging issues - both in its stock form and as you look at enhancements on the oil side. IF I were to do it again, and knowing what I know now, I would not use an LS7 for those reasons alone - there are better ways to go. BUT - thats what I have and that's what I have to work around and that itself culls the options.
2. Flexibility - AME was willing to make changes to their subframe for us and gave us "free reign" to modify it. The changes we made were "minor" and only time will tell if they will pan out but AME was cool with helping us out. This applies to both the subframe and the components we wanted to use with it.
3. Compatibility - which also probably includes "comfort". The AME subframe will work with a lot of the parts and manufacturers that we have been using with great satisfaction over the last few years so (a) I don't have to change from what I like, (b) I don't have to completely reinvent the wheel and (c) I can continue to support people and companies that have supported me.
All of that aside, the AME piece is really nice and Craig Morrison reached out to me while I was in his neck of the woods and we got to talking. I really appreciate great customer service and enjoy working with people who are interested in what we are doing. Timing and availability also played a part, as did some common projects that are going on more-or-less in parallel.
In fairness - there are four subframes that I seriously considered and wouldn't hesitate to recommend - SpeedTech, Scott Mock, DSE, and AME - all with their own pros and cons.