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Engine Builder
Anyone have recommendations on an engine builder?
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Welcome to PY forum !
Depends on the brand of engine & the area of the country you're in. If you want a Pontiac engine. Len Williams sells the cheapest good quality engines that I'm aware of. But, there are several Pontiac engine builders who post on this forum. http://lenwilliamsautomachine.com/400_Long_Block.html http://lenwilliamsautomachine.com/455_Long_Block.html The 2 big name Pontiac builders are Butler & KRE. http://butlerperformance.com/ http://www.krepower.com/ Tell us where you live, & maybe somebody here can recommend a builder in your area. Last edited by ponyakr; 10-07-2016 at 10:30 PM. |
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Thanks Ponyakr. I want a Pontiac 455 engine built and I will ship anywhere in the USA. I have checked out Butler and Kauffman and they want $10 to $12 thousand for their motors. I just don't have that kinda money. I will check out lenwilliamsautomachine.com. Anyone have dealings with DCI?
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I have not run across any well known Pontiac engine builders who will build an engine as cheap as Len Williams. But, I have never heard anything bad about his engines.
The only complaints I've heard is that he is a little slow, and requires some up-front payment. You may wanna check with him about him furnishing the block. It will probably cost well over $100 to ship yours--maybe $200, or more. So, you may come out better buying a block from him, and selling yours. His 400 block stroker short block is only $3500, with his block. He can probably add a forged crank, for about $400 more, and you'd have a strong bottom end. http://lenwilliamsautomachine.com/455_Short_Block.html The next cheapest stroker short block price I've seen is from Paul Sandoval--@ $3995. But his complete engine prices are high. http://www.sandovalperformance.com/engines An Ebay seller has stroker crate engines for $6500 + shipping. Don't know anything about 'em. http://www.ebay.com/itm/455-Pontiac-...pV6n-C&vxp=mtr "...Anyone have dealings with DCI?..." He's a top name engine builder. But, I don't think you'll find his prices any better than the prices you mentioned. If price is your main concern, I don't think you'll beat Len, for a decent Pontiac engine. If any of the engine builders here think different, they can post that info. Last edited by ponyakr; 10-08-2016 at 12:17 PM. |
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http://centralvirginiamachine.com/ He's on this site. I think his name here is Mr. P-Body Good luck! |
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http://www.gtoforum.com/f170/central...review-106018/ |
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Give us an idea where you live. There are local shops and engine builders around the country that do great work, but don't typically ship - we may be able to direct you to one, if we know where you are!
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'73 T/A (clone). Low budget stock headed 8.3:1 455, 222/242 116lsa .443/.435 cam. FAST Sportsman EFI, 315rwhp/385rwtq on 87 octane. 13.12 @103.2, 1.91 60'. '67 Firebird [sold], ; 11.27 @ 119.61, 7.167 @ 96.07, with UD 280/280 (108LSA/ 109 ICL)solid cam. [1.537, 7.233 @93.61, 11.46 @ 115.4 w/ old UD 288/296 108 hydraulic cam] Feb '05 HPP, home-ported "16" D-ports, dished pistons (pump gas only), 3.42 gears, 275/60 DR's, 750DP, T2, full exhaust My webpage http://lnlpd.com/home |
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I don't think Jim, at CVMS, is in business any more?
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. |
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The CVMS web site is still up. I do recall him having a good rep when he was active over here.
Any objections to letting us know where you are Mastermike?
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John Kaeserman at Express Engimes in Deland Florida is my choice for quality Pontiac engine work in Florida. He built the 421 HO in my 1965 2+2. John is the "real deal", knows Pontiac engines and is honest and trustworthy. John's expertise comes at a price, but in my opinion is worth every penny. If you are serious about your Pontiac build, he will work with you to go from bone stock to exotic. John has a complete machine shop and dyno on site. FYI: John is in high demand, so give him a call to discuss your build, turn-around schedule and shipping options. 1355 Saratoga Street, Unit A, Deland, FL 32724 (386) 734-9302. http://www.expressenginesusa.com/index.php
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I do remember that he loved the CC XE series cams, and recommended them for most Pontiac engines. He also bad mouthed the 041 cam & Rhoads lifters every chance he got. I remember reading a rather heated exchange between him & Cliff Ruggles, about this subject. That's all I'll say about it. Everyone can make their own decisions & spend their $$ any way they choose. |
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Jim built 3 engines for me including a Pontiac 389, Ford 400 and Chevy 235 and I have no complaints whatsoever.
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