Warranty
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Last Updated: October 2025
To initiate a warranty claim
Please contact us immediately at sales@powerengines.net.
Power Engines authorization is required before any disassembly or repairs are initiated to diagnose the failure.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Failure to contact Power Engines and receive authorization before any repair work is performed will invalidate your warranty claim.
🔧 Who is Covered
Power Engines’ warranty obligations for any Power Engines Crate Engine (“Crate Engine”) are limited to the original owner of the vehicle in which the crate engine is installed and who has submitted the warranty registration card and required documentation to activate this warranty.
This warranty:
Is non-transferable to a second owner.
Is secondary to any other warranties or manufacturer recalls currently in effect.
⏱️ Warranty Period
The warranty period for the crate engine is 2 years (unlimited miles), beginning from the shipping date as shown on your Power Engines invoice or shipping bill of lading, whichever date is earlier.
🛠️ Warranty Coverage
When you submit a valid and properly documented warranty claim during the warranty period, Power Engines will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the defective component(s) covered by this warranty.
All replaced components become the property of Power Engines and will assume the remaining warranty period of the original crate engine.
Power Engines’ total liability under this warranty is limited to 30% of the original price paid for the crate engine.
When the engine is correctly and completely installed, Power Engines covers defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the exclusions and limitations defined below.
Warranty coverage provisions include:
Repairs under $499 will be reviewed by Power Engines. If approved, a Power Engines–authorized repair facility will complete the repairs.
Repairs exceeding $499 performed outside our build facility will be at the customer’s expense.Repairs of $500 or greater require the engine to be returned to Power Engines’ build facility for warranty service.
Removal, proper crating, and reinstallation of the engine are the customer’s responsibility.
Power Engines covers shipping, repair, and return of the crated engine once received.
⚠️ Note: Engines shipped to Power Engines must be completely intact and not disassembled unless authorized.
Improper crating that causes shipping damage is not covered and will be the customer’s responsibility.
🚫 If You Experience Engine Failure
If you experience any engine failure or runnability issues, you must discontinue use immediately and contact Power Engines.
Continuing to operate the engine voids your warranty.
🔩 Engine Components Covered and Not Covered
✅ COVERED COMPONENTS:
Engine block and cylinder heads
All internally lubricated parts, including:
pistons, piston rings, pins, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods, camshafts, timing chains/gears, valves, valve seals, valve springs, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, hydraulic lifters, and related internal components.
❌ NOT COVERED COMPONENTS:
Routine maintenance parts (air filters, oil filters, clutches, etc.)
Wear-and-tear items or those replaced during regular maintenance.
Alternators, starters, distributors, water pumps, fuel pumps, fuel systems, and carburetors (these are covered by their respective manufacturers).
For assistance contacting component manufacturers, please call Power Engines at [Insert number].
⚠️ What Is Not Covered
A. Damage from using fuel with octane lower than 91 (R+M)/2
B. Failures caused by customer-supplied parts or improper installation
C. Damage from abuse, overheating, lack of maintenance, fuel contamination, or collisions
D. Engines operated under racing or extreme stress conditions
E. Routine maintenance, oil changes, filters, tune-ups, belts, or fluids
F. Melted or broken pistons, cracked blocks/heads due to detonation or overheating
G. Engines installed in vehicles with insufficient systems (cooling, oil, fuel, etc.)
H. Altered, disassembled, or modified crate engines or components
I. Use of non–Power Engines accessories, including superchargers, turbochargers, nitrous, or aftermarket fuel systems
J. Racing use, acts of nature, theft, or vandalism
K. Towing, lodging, transport, storage, or loss of revenue
L. Gaskets not installed by Power Engines
M. Engines shipped outside the U.S. or Canada
⚖️ Liability Disclaimer
By purchasing from Power Engines, the buyer releases Power Engines from all liability for injuries, property damage, or losses arising from use, installation, or transportation of any engine or related parts.
The buyer agrees not to pursue Power Engines for any claim or damages related to the sale or use of the engine.
🧾 Warranty Disclaimer / Limitations
To the extent permitted by law, this warranty and its remedies are exclusive and replace all other warranties, whether oral, written, express, or implied.
Power Engines specifically disclaims warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
If local law prevents full disclaimer, all implied warranties are limited to the duration of this 2-year warranty.
⚠️ This is not a performance warranty and does not cover any vehicle in which the crate engine is installed.
Power Engines is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including personal injury or loss of income, except as required by law.
🧰 Obtaining Warranty Service
Contact Power Engines immediately before disassembly or repairs.
Authorization is mandatory before any work begins.
All repairs must be completed at a Power Engines–authorized facility.
Final repair costs are at Power Engines’ discretion, based on standard industry labor rates.
Invoices for warranty repairs must be submitted within 60 days of completion.
Defective parts must be returned within 30 days using the Power Engines–provided return tag.
Engines must have regular oil changes every 6 months or 3,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Proof of maintenance is required for any warranty claim.