[1stgenbird]

If you were going to choose a company to either build your engine or purchase a custom build from, would you use Butler or Tin Indian? They both seem to build excellent Pontiac engines.

[ID67goat]

My vote would be for a reputable local area builder...

[pastry_chef]

Originally Posted by ID67goat

My vote would be for a reputable local area builder...

Looks like Len Caverly is within one hour of the OP. I'm not sure if Len still does engine builds.

[Chris65LeMans]

Kauffman. Butler was too busy to even talk to me on the phone when I was calling around for quotes.

[1stgenbird]

Thanks for the replies.
I just was putting the question out there at this point. I have my eye on a '69 428 and if I do move forward on it, then I will do more research. Butler and Kauffman are the two most prominent Pontiac builders and I know a couple of local guys that have Butler built engines that like them.
There is a shop not too far from me that has a good reputation but doesn't specialize in Pontiac builds. I would speak with him first.

[67Fbird]

do your own research!!!...then have an intelligent discussion with your local guy. This is NOT surgery nor is it Astro-physics....in fact there aren't too many things actually "NEW" to building a motor. With all that said...there are secret little things that PONCHOS NEED vs ...XXXX. A good mechanic (and probably machinist) and in-depth research will yield you a nice reliable project.

[400 Lemans]

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[TAKerry]

Originally Posted by 67Fbird

do your own research!!!...then have an intelligent discussion with your local guy. This is NOT surgery nor is it Astro-physics....in fact there aren't too many things actually "NEW" to building a motor. With all that said...there are secret little things that PONCHOS NEED vs ...XXXX. A good mechanic (and probably machinist) and in-depth research will yield you a nice reliable project.

Agreed. I interviewed a couple of guys before I found someone to build my motor. When I found the guy that does my work I asked if he had ever built a Pontiac motor. He started laughing and said he had 'blown up more Pontiac stuff than I had ever seen'. Kinda tongue in cheek but the story was he started pulling pontiac motors out of junk yards when he was a teen to build motors for his race car. He is a very successful drag racer, and def knows how to build a motor. Big name guys are ok, but I would not go that route just for bragging rights. My money comes too hard.

[OCMDGTO]

X2 find a local Pontiac guy

[gassman_67]

Don't rule out Kauffman