Golen Engines
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
Golen Engines
Anyone ever deal with Golen engines out of NH? They have a lot of choices available for LT1 engines.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_lt4.html
They seem to have pretty decent prices on engines. Mine just went south and I need to replace it.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_lt4.html
They seem to have pretty decent prices on engines. Mine just went south and I need to replace it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I have and it went very well. Motor was well built and he worked with me throughout the build. Kept me updated and was available when I called.
I'd go thru them again. I feel the prices are a touch high but they do good quality
I'd go thru them again. I feel the prices are a touch high but they do good quality
Team Owner
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I talked to some local people.
Seems they started selling online when the locals wouldn't buy there stuff.
That said, forum members who have bought them seem to be happy.
Seems they started selling online when the locals wouldn't buy there stuff.
That said, forum members who have bought them seem to be happy.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
Well that's a mixed review.
The engine guy I had been setting this up with is backed up several weeks so I'm kind of in a bind. I was hoping to get through half the year before the engine went away so I could take my time putting it together.
I have to admit that I'm a little hesitant to give someone several thousand dollars based on an internet website.
Team Owner
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Have you seen the one I'm using?
I've been to his shop, class A all the way.
http://qmpracing.com/
There's some pics of my block being worked on here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1569702148
I've been to his shop, class A all the way.
http://qmpracing.com/
There's some pics of my block being worked on here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1569702148
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
Have you seen the one I'm using?
I've been to his shop, class A all the way.
http://qmpracing.com/
There's some pics of my block being worked on here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1569702148
I've been to his shop, class A all the way.
http://qmpracing.com/
There's some pics of my block being worked on here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...post1569702148
Team Owner
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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA
On a 'stock' build, I don't know.
Mine's custom in order to take the blower.
EDIT
I've asked him for a list, and I'll post up what he sends to me.
Mine's custom in order to take the blower.
EDIT
I've asked him for a list, and I'll post up what he sends to me.
Last edited by BrianCunningham; Apr 16, 2009 at 09:45 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fl,USA
Anyone ever deal with Golen engines out of NH? They have a lot of choices available for LT1 engines.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_lt4.html
They seem to have pretty decent prices on engines. Mine just went south and I need to replace it.
http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_lt4.html
They seem to have pretty decent prices on engines. Mine just went south and I need to replace it.
I can't say enough good things about Chad. Service was great. It arrived qwickly and safely at my front door via tractor trailer. The quality is top notch. I would recommend him to anyone.
GMHTP Magazine has done several articles on him. You should be able to go to that site and search for him.
Cheers,
John
Team Owner
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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA
-----Original Message-----
From: brad <brad@qmpracing.com>
Sent: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:43 am
Subject: Re: They want to know how long to build a motor
Hey Brian
you can tell that guy
a normal engine takes about 4 weeks to build
i will be done with your engine Sat.
i will send more pics
Thanks
Brad
From: brad <brad@qmpracing.com>
Sent: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:43 am
Subject: Re: They want to know how long to build a motor
Hey Brian
you can tell that guy
a normal engine takes about 4 weeks to build
i will be done with your engine Sat.
i will send more pics
Thanks
Brad
Burning Brakes
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I'm getting my new motor from cnc-blocks northeast. He was able to get me a few parts/block cheaper than Golen so i made the switch. But i originally was going back to Golen since my first motor went well.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
I'd love to but none of the shops close by know Gen II LT1 engines and I want to do a 383. I mention the Opti and the reverse flow heads and they just get glassy eyed and don't know what I'm talking about.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast FL
Thanks to everyone for their input.
I have a guy in South Carolina lined up that really knows LT1 engines but he's backed up for another week yet before he can even start on mine. I guess I'll just wait for him to have time.
Side note: I sent an e-mail to Golen per the instructions on their website a couple of days ago and haven't gotten a response. I won't ask twice to give someone 6 or 7 grand.
I have a guy in South Carolina lined up that really knows LT1 engines but he's backed up for another week yet before he can even start on mine. I guess I'll just wait for him to have time.
Side note: I sent an e-mail to Golen per the instructions on their website a couple of days ago and haven't gotten a response. I won't ask twice to give someone 6 or 7 grand.
Burning Brakes
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Are you looking for a complete motor? shortblock is pretty much the same as any gen I motor. Any decent shop should beable to do a bottom end build for you. Setting up the heads is the same way too. Just need to get LT1 style heads 
Like discussed in our pm's, chad sometimes takes a few days to respond. He does get alot of emails.
Like discussed in our pm's, chad sometimes takes a few days to respond. He does get alot of emails.
Pro
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From: Vancouver WA
well i have seen mixed reviews on golen or any other engine builder. VRE is a good one as well. if ya dont go local just choose one and go with it. i have seen good things from golen and heard bad things. but again you are gonna get that about everything usually. VRE was gonna be my choice.
Le Mans Master
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From: Metairie Louisiana
, if you can't go with a local company.I've heard mostly good things about VRE and Golen. I've also heard just a couple of complaints. I would search all the LT1 boards looking for opinions before making a decision that big and costly. There are many of these motors in other LT1 cars as well. You will find mostly happy customers and a couple of dissatisfied/complaint posts.
Last edited by rickneworleansla; Apr 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM.
Race Director
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Another vote for find a local shop!
Once you find a good local machinist you will never look at mail order budget short blocks again.
However, I could be tempted by an AI .383R - 530-560rwhp SAE or the
Ai LTx13 - 600-650rwhp SAE
Once you find a good local machinist you will never look at mail order budget short blocks again.
However, I could be tempted by an AI .383R - 530-560rwhp SAE or the
Ai LTx13 - 600-650rwhp SAE
Last edited by aboatguy; Apr 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Metairie Louisiana
Anyone good in La. to recomend for when the time comes? I've heard good things about Shreeves but the shops no longer there. I think they may have moved to a different location. I've also done business before with Harahan Automotive.