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hemid68 · 04-13-2015, 12:37 PM

I guess I am not a "real racer" but not taking anything away from any of these engine builders, because I've read about how good they are for years, how come nobody has mentioned Ray and David Barton. They have a seem to have a handle on Hemi's, old and new, and have for a few years. The couple of times I've spoken to Ray, he probably wasn't in the running for Mr. Congeniality, but he doesn't have to be, to build a good engine. The couple of times I've spoken to David, that is one smart guy, and his late model Hemi stuff proves it.
Harry Holton deserves a mention for all of the engines he built during the West Coast Hemi run.
I think he was slightly mentioned, but Charlie Wescott Jr. can make anything go fast-so far. He has done it with Chevy's, Hemi's, and we'll see with the Ford, even though he's already done some stuff with Ray Paquet. I sure wouldn't bet against him!
I have to agree with a previous post, as far as nice guys, that build fast stock/super stock engines, you won't find any nicer guys than Bruce, and Hot Rod, at Parson's & Myers. I have the privilege to live close to them, and stop by there shop, and they are the real deal.
Also, for Mopars, Kammer & Kammer, with John Lovins, here in Dayton.
Just a "not real racer's" two cents.

04-13-2015, 12:37 PM	#6
hemid68 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 163 Likes: 178 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Stock/super stock engine builders I guess I am not a "real racer" but not taking anything away from any of these engine builders, because I've read about how good they are for years, how come nobody has mentioned Ray and David Barton. They have a seem to have a handle on Hemi's, old and new, and have for a few years. The couple of times I've spoken to Ray, he probably wasn't in the running for Mr. Congeniality, but he doesn't have to be, to build a good engine. The couple of times I've spoken to David, that is one smart guy, and his late model Hemi stuff proves it. Harry Holton deserves a mention for all of the engines he built during the West Coast Hemi run. I think he was slightly mentioned, but Charlie Wescott Jr. can make anything go fast-so far. He has done it with Chevy's, Hemi's, and we'll see with the Ford, even though he's already done some stuff with Ray Paquet. I sure wouldn't bet against him! I have to agree with a previous post, as far as nice guys, that build fast stock/super stock engines, you won't find any nicer guys than Bruce, and Hot Rod, at Parson's & Myers. I have the privilege to live close to them, and stop by there shop, and they are the real deal. Also, for Mopars, Kammer & Kammer, with John Lovins, here in Dayton. Just a "not real racer's" two cents.