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Originally posted by fiveohmike:
ya, s car go charges a crapload! My car is already at motor meister. I am having S car go do the brakes, rims, and tires though when i get the car back.

Mike

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nice, youll be happy with thier work.

As far as engines go, call up some race shops around, see if one will stand behind thier work with a turbo going on it.
 

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Posted by TheBrain (Member # 35) on :
 
I had my 331 built by Keith Craft racing
My next motor (when I need another) will also come from them.
Top notch service and also the builders of many NHRA Stock and Super stock record holders

Brian

[ June 30, 2003, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: TheBrain ]
 

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Posted by NOSVanMan (Member # 2069) on :
 
Bayshore Racing Engines (415) 647-9575 in SF will build you anything you want. Just tell them you're overall goal.
I strongly suggest a local shop so if there are any problems with the motor you can just take it back and have them fix the problems. I have a friend who has had nothing but horror stories from CHP. You will always hear bad things about places because no one is perfect but if they're local, it can be fixed quickly and it's always nice to talk to the person building the engine face to face.
The main reason I suggest them is because they do ALL the work in house. Nothing gets sent out (unless your crank needs to be turned).
 

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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
There is a local running hard with a R302 331 from here: http://kuntzandcompany.com/index.html
 

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Posted by turbo302 (Member # 2786) on :
 
Mike-
I can build you a nice short block. I would recommend R302 or sportsman with clearances setup for a dedicated turbo motor. You can not build a turbo short block like you would a naturally aspirated short block (this is where some of the old school engine builders that I've met have made mistakes). Piston to wall clearances are different, ring gap clearances are different, deck height has to be checked. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you want a solid foundation, everything has to be within tollerance for a nice turbo motor. I wouldn't go with the cobra intake, you do not need dual pumps, I've gone low 10's with a single pump (Norman Chang has gone 7's with one pump!) Do realize that the R302 block has to be fully machined, that will cost some extra $$. Stroking is optional, turbos make so much torque it'll feel like a 500ci motor with the 302. I have a R302 block myself, but I'm going to run the stock block (main support) that I built into the 9's. It's held up great so far. It's all in the tuning. You do need a dedicated fuel system with sump tank (I do sump fuel tanks). You need 50lb injectors minimum. Who ever builds your motor should be local so if you have any problems you can bring it back & it can be taken care of (make sure they know turbo motors). I've had some engine builders tell me there's no difference (that's not true). I've been building performance motors for a long time and I stand behind my work.
turbo302
Big Boy Racing Fabrication

[ July 01, 2003, 07:25 AM: Message edited by: turbo302 ]
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
hey bro i got my 331 lower end built by keith craft. awsome build job. real competitive pricing. those guys really know there engines besides what else is there to do out there. if you want to go local go to bayshore in sf my brother works there, dave and joe build awsome engines. and also stay away from dss my boys motor busted it was a pro bullit 306. noooo good! thats just my opinion. hey everyone has bad build days.
 

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Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
From what turbo302 said sounds like he can build u a "Bad Boy" motor if hes close to u i would go with him. from what he said he knows his sh*t
my .02
 

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Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :
 
agreed! keith craft has a really good reputation. if i was to do it again i'd order from them. fair pricing & quality work. u should also get a hold of turbo302 & see what he can do for u. sounds like he knows his shit & stands behind his work.

[ July 04, 2003, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: Rhombeus50 ]
 

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Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
Sounds like when I go to have my motor built it will be done by Keith Kraft! Will someone pm me with prices on how much they were charged for there 331 shortblock?
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
check pm sleeper
 

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