looking for an engine builder
 

Want to find a good engine builder for a stock class car. We are going to run a 305" 79 malibu wagon in n/sa. And need to find a builder that can give us a good competetive engine. Would prefer the west coast, but that is not set in stone. the #1 priority is simply an engine builder with a good reputation, and familiar with stock class rules. If anyone has some recommendations, would be grateful for the assistance. Thanks

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Talk to the Sorensen's, they used to race 305's. They reside in Oregon too.

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How about Cal Method?

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On that combination I would recomend Parsons & Myers in Ohio. They are honest and competent.

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Jim C. is correct. Call Bruce at PM Racing Engines and you will be very happy! 937-228-7278

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I would suggest the person who motor build the quickest small block chevy with a carburetor at Phx National event and the Phoenix points meet ( the trans brake slowed the car as it shifted but the stacts show he would have gone a 86) and the Tucson points meet
Gary McGlasson ( 1-505-865-0059)

PS Gary Also builded the First Stocker to show a 9 on the score boards in A/SA , the first Stocker in AA/SA to go in the 9s, the first stocker to win class and the first AA/Sa to set the national record to a 9:79 . Case closed call Gary if you want to go Quick at a fair price

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My son and I build alot of stock and superstock motors. I don't think you wil find anyone that looks for more absolute precision than us. We are in Ohio though.. But I will promise you that you will be fast with one of my motors. I have been building motors for over 30 years. If interested please PM me. Thanks, Jim

Pop&Son Performance
Racing Engines
Jim Johnson / Casey Fauss-Johnson
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
(614) 806-6006

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Savoyracer, You mite want to wait on having motor build , until they come out with new rules on heads for 2009, cc. intake and exhaust port runner, i`ve been waiting to build new motor for my car. Tom

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Larry Hollums in Kent, Washington has built a lot of very quick Stockers over the years. His phone number is (425) 432-1450. He is among the very best Stock engine builders on the West Coast. Give him a call. He's friendly and approachable.

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"Friendly and and approachable", interesting choice of words, lol.
I'm also considering having a 305 built, east coast preferably, and was wondering the same as the original post, gotta kick out of your choice of words, though.

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Tom, have they said there will be new rules for 09, and if so, any ideas on what they may be? We are wanting to start racing the car either at the west coast swing or the 09 Winternats. Getting old, not a lot of years left, if you know what I mean....LOL.... thanks Tom

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X2 on Bill comments about Larry Hollums. Great guy to work with.

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Skooter,

West Coast, I would stick with Sorenson, East Coast = Bud Rowe builds the best bang for the buck and they all run fast...He's great to work with and has the most experience with 283,305,350 etc..# .252-633-4084, Try him you won't be SORRY... Dave...1033/stock(350)

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I would highly recommend Parsons & Meyers for your 305. They do my 305 and I could not be happier.
If you are serious about going fast, these are the guys you need to talk to. Very easy to work with, they do what they say they're going to do and deliver on time. They have gone out of their way to help me sort out my combo. Can't say enough good things about them. They will not treat you like most others in the industry do. Any other questions feel free to ask.
Bob Bullock
3515 H/SA

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You may be looking at him in the mirror every day!! If you can do any engine building yourself it can be alot of fun. I broke my motor several years ago. I could only save one head,not even the oil pan. There are so many engine builders and some depend on your budgit. Mine was very tight. So I decided to do it myself. This is no class or record setting piece but I could race the next year and run .500 under the index,if needed. Not fast at all but I did it myself. This will make many laugh,,,, .030 TRW forged pistons, cast stock crank. I did put good rings in,I think. Used Cam dynamics from 90's. Used K-Motion springs, new valves and I did the valve job and CCing myself,,Thanks to help from Rich Bieble and guys on this sight. I have lots more in this engine,.035 excess deck clearance and lifters are comp cams " raceing". I am building a house this year so raceing will be very limited. Who builds the motors for the Jody Lang? Tim Barrett and Linda 1925 H/SA

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Savoyracer
How fast do you want to go? If you want to be fast go with the sorensen's , By far they are the best out there, just look at there track record. Good luck

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"SKOOTER"
Interesting choice of names.... I'll admit I got a kick out of it.

What do you do that makes you so paranoid that would preclude the use of your real name... are you on some sort of "most wanted": list somewhere?

I broke my long-standing, self-imposed rule not to respond to "anonymous" posts because your "nom de plume" was so cute.... Made me smile... But, if you want anybody to pay any attention to what you say, you really should use your real name. Most people just ignore "no-names" on here... This was the exception for me. Probably won't happen, again...

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you need to give JIM LEWIS a try my 305 malibu at nobile first race out went 1.00 under. second race dallas 1.09 under. then sold car. 918-773-8075 he really good on small blocks. many records with small blocks and flys through tear down. he even goes to tear down with you.

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The question a person has to ask who engine is the most under . the Answer Is Gary McGlasson . Case Closed 1-505-865-0059

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Don Kennedy, Who has Gary McClasson bulid a 305 malibu stocker motor for? 78-83 dish piston motor with no valve reliefs? Tom

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Don- What?????????

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There is a couple of people out there using the 79 305 combinaton, that seem to have got it working . one is Billy Lynn and the other one is dean . I don,t know they phone # ,maybe someone else might .This could be a start . Good luck on your project .

Peter Boslovitch
k/sa 5749

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Billy Lynn doesn't build motors for other people, however he builds a great metric 200 trans. Dean Oliver's motors are built by Jim Lewis.

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Don, with all due respect to Gary and you...the most under is not a gage on how much power the engine makes from a specific builder. Also, there is a big difference on making power on a 427 to amking power in a 305 engine.

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ssdiv6 said ":Don, with all due respect to Gary and you...the most under is not a gage on how much power the engine makes from a specific builder. Also, there is a big difference on making power on a 427 to amking power in a 305 engine"

Don Saids I disagree for sure all motor combinations have Pistons, a Cam, a Crank regardless of combination the rings have to seal and there are very good engine builders out there I Just Like Gary McGlasson Way of doing business and the engines he builds run very good .



I have to disagree with you as I am farily certain NHRA has for as many years as i can remember been adding and taking away Horse Power based on how far under certain Combinations go and everyone knows that some engines are sanbagged of course but The amount of Horse Power is the basis of drag racing In Stock and Super Stock .

ssdi6 by the way who builds your engines ?? And what combination do you Run ?

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savoyracer...asking questions such like this are most of the times just confusing..(8 different "best enginebuilders" so far) ..best thing starting up racing would probably be trying to buy an allready existing engine,and/or hook up with someone racing that engine type.I did a research myself amongs racers and other engine builders "who dont have a dog in the fight" who would be the best on a small block chevy stocker...and got a name that hasn't showed up here..yet !

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Bub Whitaker is the man to call. 1-301-490-3131

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I got a whole lot of class win trophies from all across the country and a 10.91 record in G/SA that gives support to the Whitaker 305. You can't go wrong with Bub. I don't care what combination it is. Chevy, Ford, Mopar. He even has a really fast Pontiac out there.
Just my 2 cents,
Brian Van Poppel

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I can see your point. The main problem I have with buying a used engine, is not knowing anything about it other than what the seller says, and some people can be less than honest. I am confident that every one of the builders here are recommended by racers. Hard for me to go wrong with these recommendations. Will call and talk to them, just some basic questions about delivery time, costs, teardowns etc. and then make a decision based on one on one conversations. I would also be interested in the builder that you have in mind. the really nice thing about this site is that I did not know where to look, and now I have some first class choices. Even got a lead on a TH 200 Trans builder !! I would like to thank each and everyone of you that have taken the time to help out!!!