Whose got a T&L motor?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
Whose got a T&L motor?
I'm thinking I'm going with the 383 A-3 and was gonna give them a call later in the week. But I wanted to know which of you have T&L motors? They've been mentioned alot in some threads, but no specific T&L thread.
Can you tell me about your experience? Your set-up? Pics? They just sound way too good to be true.
Can you tell me about your experience? Your set-up? Pics? They just sound way too good to be true.
Burning Brakes
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From: Va
I'm thinking I'm going with the 383 A-3 and was gonna give them a call later in the week. But I wanted to know which of you have T&L motors? They've been mentioned alot in some threads, but no specific T&L thread.
Can you tell me about your experience? Your set-up? Pics? They just sound way too good to be true.
Can you tell me about your experience? Your set-up? Pics? They just sound way too good to be true.
I could not have built the motor myself for what he charged using the same exact parts and I knew I could not match his skills and machine work. After the tour it was a "no brainer decision" and I still feel that way today 2 years later.
If you contact Lloyd, tell him Larry C. recommended T & L.
He are a couple of pics and link to my engine being dynoed.
Instructor
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I have just picked up my 408 from T&L. It takes a while to have such an engine shipped to Europe. You can find out more about it here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=408
I'm very pleased about how it all looks and I'm looking forward to have it fired up in the car.
To me T&L have been most friendly and helpful. They are very busy so delivery time can be an issue.
Best regards, DK.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=408
I'm very pleased about how it all looks and I'm looking forward to have it fired up in the car.
To me T&L have been most friendly and helpful. They are very busy so delivery time can be an issue.
Best regards, DK.
Burning Brakes
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From: Paducah Ky
I have a T&L 408. They are really good people to deal with. As was said above, you couldn't build the same for the money. When you walk in thier parts room and see about a hundred dart alum heads, a hundred cams, shelves full of pistons, roller rockers, etc. you kinda get the idea that they probably get volume discounts. 
I bought the whole package including carb, distributor, march serp setup, etc. If I was buying today I wouldn't even shop I would just call them again.
I bought the whole package including carb, distributor, march serp setup, etc. If I was buying today I wouldn't even shop I would just call them again.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
Definitely a great website, especially if you go to their shop tour. I'm just shocked with the precision they use, and then to package a 450HP motor with top of the line parts for under $4K is nuts!
Will they dyno tune? I was going to stick with my original Q-jet.
Pro
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Foxy--I just ordered my TandL 383 A2 yesterday. I so far things are progressing very smoothly. Once my deposit clears they are supposed to contact me about options and what not. I spoke to someone(George/Lloyd?) a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to narrow down which engine to buy from them. They suggested I stick with the A2 and not the A3. Apparently the A3 wouldn't make enough vacuum. Anyway I should have the motor in 6-8 weeks. I'll keep everyone posted with the progress. There has been a lot of interest in TandL here lately and based on other members comment and their help prior to the sale I chose them.
-CR
PS- Yes they dyno tune. I'm buying a carb from them and when it's closer to dyno time I will send them my distributor and they'll pop that on and tune it all for me all at once. That's a great deal if you ask me.
-CR
PS- Yes they dyno tune. I'm buying a carb from them and when it's closer to dyno time I will send them my distributor and they'll pop that on and tune it all for me all at once. That's a great deal if you ask me.
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Racer
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From: Winter Haven Florida
http://www.tandlengines.com/
Definitely a great website, especially if you go to their shop tour. I'm just shocked with the precision they use, and then to package a 450HP motor with top of the line parts for under $4K is nuts!
Will they dyno tune? I was going to stick with my original Q-jet.
Definitely a great website, especially if you go to their shop tour. I'm just shocked with the precision they use, and then to package a 450HP motor with top of the line parts for under $4K is nuts!
Will they dyno tune? I was going to stick with my original Q-jet.
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Burning Brakes
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One thing I really like about them is they don't have a "dyno setup" that they run your engine with and then dissasemble. They will ask that you send them everything from the distributor, carb, plug wires, and even the belts that you are going to run and they dyno your
complete assembly.
complete assembly.
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
One thing I really like about them is they don't have a "dyno setup" that they run your engine with and then dissasemble. They will ask that you send them everything from the distributor, carb, plug wires, and even the belts that you are going to run and they dyno your
complete assembly.
complete assembly.
Love those valve covers!!!
Intermediate
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From: Wakefield Nebraska
One thing I really like about them is they don't have a "dyno setup" that they run your engine with and then dissasemble. They will ask that you send them everything from the distributor, carb, plug wires, and even the belts that you are going to run and they dyno your
complete assembly.
complete assembly.
Instructor
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Here's an article about building a BBC. It's the T&L guys supporting David Visard and his friends in such a project:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec..._chevy_engine/
If you wants a big block I'm sure you will be in good hands at T&L too.
Especially there 540CUI/700HP engine looks just perfect.
/DK:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec..._chevy_engine/
If you wants a big block I'm sure you will be in good hands at T&L too.
Especially there 540CUI/700HP engine looks just perfect./DK:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
Still looking for other owners with a T&L motor.
Reichow, did you choose any of the extra options or did you stick with the listings originally for the A2?
They have an option to upgrade the crank, rods and pistons to forged for $600. Would this really be worth it in this motor?
Reichow, did you choose any of the extra options or did you stick with the listings originally for the A2?
They have an option to upgrade the crank, rods and pistons to forged for $600. Would this really be worth it in this motor?
Race Director
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Still looking for other owners with a T&L motor.
Reichow, did you choose any of the extra options or did you stick with the listings originally for the A2?
They have an option to upgrade the crank, rods and pistons to forged for $600. Would this really be worth it in this motor?
Reichow, did you choose any of the extra options or did you stick with the listings originally for the A2?
They have an option to upgrade the crank, rods and pistons to forged for $600. Would this really be worth it in this motor?
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14