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Old May 13, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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What in the world is the difference other than almost $300?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-9424-M50BR/

http://www.americanmuscle.com/boss-i...ld-2011gt.html
Old May 13, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Interesting... No idea but I have never seen one as cheap as Summit has it.
Old May 13, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Because American muscle is stupid expensive, idk how they have a business. You can get everything from like summit or amazon for way cheaper haha
Old May 13, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Pope1122
Because American muscle is stupid expensive, idk how they have a business. You can get everything from like summit or amazon for way cheaper haha
Their customer service is absolutely excellent, so sometimes you pay the premium, but you also get a unique customer experience.
Old May 13, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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AM has great service and do right by the customer. They probably offer price matching if you ask.
Old May 13, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Summit has great customer service as well, I ordered my eibach por kit and they were on my door in less than 24 hours with free mechanics gloves, hat and beanie, free shipping and cheaper than AM.
Old May 13, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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AM offers price match. Just call them. As far as Summit Racing is concerned, they are a great company! I live 30mins away from the Tallmadge store and I can honestly say I've never had any issues with them. This is however the first item that I've seen priced cheaper at Summit vs. the competition. They usually aren't that cheap unless you buy off brand cheap products. AM is strickly Mustangs...Summit has a much larger audience of enthusiasts from every manufacturer so they sometimes don't have items that you would see at AM, Late Model Restoration, Brenspeed, etc. If it's a better price, go for it. I never could understand why people bash other companies in defense of "their" company. As long as the customer service is good, I'll buy from them if the price is right.
Old May 13, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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it might not include all the same parts, but yes am does offer price matching, and are usually cheaper on many parts, i agree with baker, if they are priced to high dont buy from them
Old May 13, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pdonket
Their customer service is absolutely excellent, so sometimes you pay the premium, but you also get a unique customer experience.
I have to agree on CS. They have the best ever for a online company. I had issues with a tune on my last car and they read all my data logs and stayed in close contract until the issues was resolved. I am not one to return stuff, but damn, easiest return policy in the world.
Old May 13, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Yes, AM does price match - They were not too friendly when I did that a few months ago. It was a $600 part.

Complaining??? By no means... Just curious if anyone had a thought on price difference.... It's extreme.

AM has been excellent to me.

Summit has been excellent to me as well considering they're 15 minutes away... Just hate paying sales tax

My brother has spent a few thousand in the McDonough store this month building his stroker motor for the 77 C-10.

Waiting for the install for a race.... Going to be around 450 HP, but no traction I am sure.



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