Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
[Re: 1967Valiant]
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06/20/12 02:05 AM
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dartman366
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I also do my own research and assembly work, but have my machine work done by Shade Racing Engines in Bellville Oh,,he's not cheap, he's not fast, but dang is he good.
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
[Re: dartman366]
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06/20/12 02:32 AM
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383man
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I build my own engs as I do all the work on my cars including the trans and rears. I do use my brother for some machine work as he has alot of machine shop machines from when he had his own shop. On my last eng I did use Dwayne Porter for my head work and cam specs. I used to like to port my own heads but not now with my bad back. And Dwayne is the best at what he does and a nice guy to deal with. I may have to have my son do work on my car as I get older do to health problems (knees and back) but I love doing all my own work as long as I can. And I never turn down advise because no matter how good you are you can always learn more. Ron
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
[Re: 383man]
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Twostick
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Hewitt Automotive Machine. Brockville Ontario. Builds championship winning 2.5 and 5L hydroplane engines Oswego supermodified engines and antique boat engines nobody has ever heard of such as Kermath Packard 4M2500 and St Lawrence Engine. Also Daytona Superbike Harley heads and killer Flathead Fords.
Kevin
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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I use 4 builders now all for different types.
like doctors they are specialists
Bob George does the S&M Duster motor. Not a car in the world when I hammer it to death and over 250 passes never missed a beat.Reliable and near bullet proof
Darren Tedder aka DTHEMI his numbers explain it all. His 653 1250 HP all motor. My 604 1180- all motor
John Burris my partner does the turbo hemi motors
Dave Heitz 'CHRISTINE" owner blown alky stuff. His new car just ran 4.08 second time out
home of the Sox and Martin Hemi Duster
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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I started doing my own for budget reasons, then to make sure it was right. Everything still needs checking, and I would not build another motor without at least a very good set of mikes and dial bore gauge.
8.582, 160.18 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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06/20/12 08:56 AM
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Dragula
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I use Farley's for all my engine and trans work because I have never killed one of his transmissions, and the engines are spot on. If there is a glitch, he will make it right. 11.13 at 122mph in a 3900lb street car at 484 cubes, 10.10 at 135mph in a 3000lb pump gas back half race car. I also get to help assemble and verify everything along the way. Lastly, he lets me race all the cars he owns.....
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
[Re: Commando1]
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06/20/12 09:46 AM
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I build my own for many reasons...a few of those are: I'm cheap, I'm a perfectionist, and I have no one to blame if it breaks except me....and I like the satisfaction of knowing that I built it.
67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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06/20/12 10:47 AM
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I used to have a friend do machine work for me (Custom Engines here in Melbourne AU). He was far from cheap, but did alot of high end stuff, including the first 6 second Pro Stock car in Australia. We had a falling out (more so him than me anyway), so I will be looking around for a new machine shop. My old machinist's brother and I have talked about setting up a shop, but that is a long ways off at the moment. The engine assembly I usually do myself, I am a CNC Machinist and I am fussy. I am happy spending the extra time getting stuff 100% to my satisfaction, whereas a shop would go broke doing the same thing. In saying that, I was lazy and got my fore mentioned friend (Con Sagiaris) to put my current engine together. He is one of the few engine builders I trust, most of them down here are hacks, there is far too much near enough is good enough. But I could probably say the same for engine builders in other parts of the world.
Alan Jones
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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I use a local guy who used to run one of the most renowned machine shops in the country. He has started off on his own now and wishes to stay relatively unknown for the time being due to not wanting to be swamped before he is ready for a flood of work. I trust him implicitly as he has more knowledge about race engines and heads than anyone I've ever met... not to mention, he will travel to any race with you and crew chief your car to do everything possible to make sure you make it to the winner's circle. He's not cheap, obviously, but for what he provides, it's worth every penny and then some! Even on a simple cam swap/ ring replacement on my street car, he drove 40 minutes to my house and degreed the cam, set the rockers, and basically just double checked everything on my engine, no charge. I had to force him to accept gas money!! Now THAT is customer service!!
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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sixpackgut
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Dan because he is way more anal than me
Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram
performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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DusterDave
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I chose Performance Only to build my stroker smallblock for reasons in addition to his depth of knowledge, super-human attention to detail, and decades of engine experience. I know Dan on a personal level, and he is a man of high moral character, honesty, and integrity. He answers his phone, and he spends the time to keep you completely informed of the progress of your engine. For me, choosing Performance Only was a no brainer.
Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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I have Dan at performance Only doing my 588" blown Stage V Hemi. He was willing to work with me on my time line and has been very helpful so far. I bought the heads and will be getting the Stage V rocker assembly from FHO, who have also been very helpful but unfortunately the build cost was a little too much for me. I have also had helpful advise from Bob George. I would like to add that Dan has also given me a lot of his time on the phone discussing the build so my hard earned money is in his hands.
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Re: Who is YOUR engine builder & why?
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me because i trust no one else, but i'm getting so i don't trust myself anymore. gonna have to move to florida.
for what is the good life if not doing things thoughtfully?
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