were to get an engine?
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From: Woodlands TX
were to get an engine?
I'm looking for a good place to get my new engine built. I have specific parts in mind, and I'm not finding any crate engines with the combo I want. Does anyone know of a place that will do a custom build up for a good price, and a place that does really good work.
if at all possible, in the houston area would be great.
thanks,
Matthew
if at all possible, in the houston area would be great.
thanks,
Matthew
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Matt,
I would seriously reconsider a crate engine. GM performance parts seems to be the way to go. In the long run you will save money, save time, have a warranty. Also GM is just releasing the LS7 crate engine.
GOOD LUCK!
Steve
I would seriously reconsider a crate engine. GM performance parts seems to be the way to go. In the long run you will save money, save time, have a warranty. Also GM is just releasing the LS7 crate engine.
GOOD LUCK!
Steve
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I personally had great experience with AR Racing in Virginia... I already bought the 2nd engine from them..
The only thing that you'll have to consider is that the expected waiting time for the engine will be several months.. I waited 8 months for my current engine and it seems to be well worth the wait... The engine should get me well into the 10's at the drag strip... (11.05 with the hardtop flying off was the best so far)
The only thing that you'll have to consider is that the expected waiting time for the engine will be several months.. I waited 8 months for my current engine and it seems to be well worth the wait... The engine should get me well into the 10's at the drag strip... (11.05 with the hardtop flying off was the best so far)
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
The engine should get me well into the 10's at the drag strip... (11.05 with the hardtop flying off was the best so far)
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From: Valparaiso IN
Originally Posted by I_want_a_C5
I'm looking for a good place to get my new engine built. I have specific parts in mind, and I'm not finding any crate engines with the combo I want. Does anyone know of a place that will do a custom build up for a good price, and a place that does really good work.
if at all possible, in the houston area would be great.
thanks,
Matthew
if at all possible, in the houston area would be great.
thanks,
Matthew
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From: Kannapolis NC
Originally Posted by OldSchool
TRY THESE GUYS http://stores.ebay.com/Tuff-Dawg-Eng...Q3amesstQQtZkm
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From: Va
recorvette80 you should
check out T and L engine, they are near Charlotte, N.C.
here is the their url.
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
they are building a 383 stroker for me. Lloyd McLeary the owner is a great guy to work with. I will be picking up my engine on May 9th.
Tell Lloyd, I referred you.
Larry
here is the their url.
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
they are building a 383 stroker for me. Lloyd McLeary the owner is a great guy to work with. I will be picking up my engine on May 9th.
Tell Lloyd, I referred you.
Larry
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From: Kannapolis NC
Originally Posted by b71vette
check out T and L engine, they are near Charlotte, N.C.
here is the their url.
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
they are building a 383 stroker for me. Lloyd McLeary the owner is a great guy to work with. I will be picking up my engine on May 9th.
Tell Lloyd, I referred you.
Larry
here is the their url.
http://www.tandlengines.com/index.html
they are building a 383 stroker for me. Lloyd McLeary the owner is a great guy to work with. I will be picking up my engine on May 9th.
Tell Lloyd, I referred you.
Larry
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From: Lakeland, FL
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
I wonder if this hardtop off situation was just a ploy to reduce 1/4 mile time by ejecting body parts as you went down the strip to reduce your car's weight.
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From: Lakeland, FL
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by greyghost79
any forum members have experience with Edelbrock crate engines?? opinions??
Well IMHO - too little HP and too much $$
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From: Keizer Oregon
Like gransport, I too have had good experience with AR racing in Virginia.bought my 383/440 from the, last Sept....bout 1000 miles so far with quite a few 6000 rpm runs.great motor-good luck