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Posted by ShiftyGT (Member # 3862) on :
 
I am comparing prices on motors. I got a quote for a local shop to build me a motor, good quality and not a bad price (short block) 331. A friend suggested to save some dough and to also get a complete engine that i should go to a place that can ship them out. Money and Type of engine aside what do you guys think about these mail order engines.

Jegs and summit offer a 345 Horse 302. MMFF has some ads; D.S.S has short and long bock using AFR heads. Central Coast Mustang has some sweet looking setups as well.

Opinions on these companies? Benefits to having a local shop? Benefits to these mail orders??
 

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Posted by ShiftyGT (Member # 3862) on :
 
oh ya D&D has some engines as well.
 

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Posted by MR GO FAST (Member # 2088) on :
 
Im at this stage as well in building a motor. I was seriously thinking DSS and Ford Perfomance Solutions. But reading some post on this board, I will be giving my money to probably TURBO302 and having him build the motor. There are many local guys that can build something for you. Having a local guy is a benefit as well as keeping the local hotrodder in business. Going with a mail order motor (which most are built on an assembly line) you never know how its going to turn out. If there is a warranty issue, YOU pay to ship back to them and then YOU pay to ship back to you-right there is enough to get a local guy to do it. Good luck
 

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Posted by cobraman_1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
i would stay local
 

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Posted by section525 (Member # 2819) on :
 
Hey Shifty.. who is your local guy and what were the prices?!
 

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Posted by ShiftyGT (Member # 3862) on :
 
B & M machine in Chico, A short block 331 was going to be about 2000 for all the parts and around 600 for labor. I'm suppling the old block but having to buy a new fly wheel and balancer.

Im getting a parts breakdown to day on exactly what going into it. I can let you know. But all things considered with tax and shit it should be between 2500 and 3000.
 

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Posted by ShiftyGT (Member # 3862) on :
 
Hey your from chico?? whats your name??
 

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Posted by jcm3man (Member # 3834) on :
 
From my experience I would recommend Keith Craft if you can afford it... If not I would recommend D.S.S. with AFR heads...

PM me for details on why I would recommend this.

John Morris
ALTEREDSPEED
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
Id say go to Sheldon (Turbo302) he is the man, my motor came out perfect. He knows his shit and hes local incase anyhting went wrong.

Mike
 

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Posted by section525 (Member # 2819) on :
 

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Originally posted by ShiftyGT:
Hey your from chico?? whats your name??

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Yup... I'm from Chico. My name is John. Drew knows who I am.


I'm thinking about doing a 331 here shortly.. so keep us updated on what you do.. and maybe I can check it out once its done.
 

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Posted by -NORCALCOBRA- (Member # 2383) on :
 
H.C.I MOTORSPORTS IN SACRAMENTO ph number in sig..
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
Bayshore racing motors in San Fran, their motors are the shit
 

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