S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

Hello all, I've been away from racing for 20+ years so I'm way out of touch.

Looking for a engine builder familiar with Mopar Hemis and wedges in the lower Michigan/northern Ohio area. I know there's the usual suspects on the east and west coasts but was really hoping to deal with someone closer to home.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

I’d give Bruce Parsons a call, he’s in Dayton and know he’s done wedges. Give him a call and discuss. Terry Smith in Cincinnati is very familiar with Hemis.

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When I think of Hemis and Michigan I think of Charlie Wescott.

Militia Racing Products:

CHARLIE WESTCOTT
517 531 3430
10420 COUNTY FARM RD, PARMA MI. 49269
MILITIAPRODUCTS@GMAIL.COM

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Bill, know Charlie is the definitive wizard of Hemis but I shudder to think what his lead time would be for a new customer to get in line. Besides, Bruce doesn’t talk as far over my head LOL.

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Try Tony DiPillo in Cincinnati area Specialty Motorwerkes Honkin Hemi.
He’s on Facebook search Tony DiPillo tell him Dan DeBlasio recommended you.

Re: S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

I thought about calling them, thanks for the input. I'll talk to them and see what they think.


I'm sure Charlie's plenty busy with all of his customers with engine programs. He is without a doubt one of the best Hemi builders anywhere, but I'm not sure I could afford him and I'm really not looking for a complete engine program. I like to assemble my own stuff, really just looking to get some high quality machine work done.


I love Tony's car, I didn't realize he was an engine builder/machinist. I'll reach out to him and see what's up.

Thank you everyone for the responses, appreciate it very much!

Re: S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

Is Best Machine still going? They were around Detroit and specialized in Mopar motors.

Re: S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

Yep, Chuck and Pete are still going. I'm not sure they do any S/SS stuff, but it's worth a call to find out. Thanks!

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Best Machine has closed its doors. Good with big Mopars, not tuned into Class stuff.

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Hmm, see them posting dyno pulls on Facebook regularly. Did this just happen?

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What about Precision Machine in Canton OH?

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Forget "local" and find the best one. Call Steve Wann and leave the rest to him.

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Yes, end of March.

Re: S/SS Mopar engine builders?
 

Ray Barton

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I don't disagree, having Steve involved would be awesome. The problem I have is the last time I sent a brand new hemi block, heads and a crank, all new in the box far away states from me they disappeared for like 6+ years.

I never got them back, and years later got a few sets of heads and a raised cam siamese bore block as compensation. It destroyed my dreams of having a car together to race while I was still young. I've owned this car for 30 years and I'm almost 60, this is my last shot at this. So the thought of sending another new hemi block, heads, crank and so on 2500+ miles away scares me.

Sorry for the novel, I just wanted to clear up why the desire for a local shop.

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Damn, that sucks, they were a good shop with nice equipment. Chuck had a bad *** all motor 65 Coronet that he raced in Milan Dragway's heads up show on Ftiday nights. A great guy and a awesome car. Wish them all the best with whatever comes next for them.

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If you can find his number call Rick Locker. He machines his own stuff.

Also back in the day Tony from BES in Cincy had Turks car competitive.

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BES is indeed one of the top engine builders out there. He has had a engine in Al Smyth's SS/AH car for several years now. Willing to bet at least one of the three Line blocks that were sold a couple of months ago will end up at BES.

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I saw 2 of them personally at Westcott’s so maybe

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I've used both of these guys. Great service From both. Bruce has did my last engine. You may want to try Indy cylinder heads out of Xenia Ohio. I believe they now have a legal Super stock head for hemis

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If you want to go fast, Barton.

They are not the cheapest in town but they are one of two fastest Mopar Hemi engine builders.

There are engine assemblers and there are engine builders.