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scherp69
09-17-2008, 09:14 PM
Has anyone had any experience with the Scott Shafiroff crate engines. I'm thinking about getting the 434 sbc 575 hp version for my car. It's the classic with the roller lifters. Here's a link: http://ultrastreet.net/engines/434_classic.asp
Gordz32
09-17-2008, 09:35 PM
based on my personal exp. with the big name engine builders. I'd shy away and go talk with GM perf. parts, or spend a little extra and have tom nelson build ya something. Or find a reputable shop in your area. Goodluck!
Bowtieracing
09-17-2008, 10:38 PM
I would go with Shafiroff any day. What i have heard he has a good reputation.
4mm
09-18-2008, 12:10 AM
I have heard both good and bad but mostly good. I personally would go with what Gordz32 suggests.
HRBS
09-18-2008, 04:15 AM
A friend of mine bought a 632 pump gas engine and it seized upon break-in. They told him to ship it back (at his cost), they'd take a look at it and charge him for parts only.
Bobby Schulz
09-18-2008, 02:04 PM
Im running one of his 598 engines and Im VERY happy with it.:thumbsup:
tones2SS
10-09-2008, 10:57 AM
I have heard both good and bad but mostly good. I personally would go with what Gordz32 suggests.

What he said.
If you can a NELSON racing engine, that would be killer. But the LSx engines are sweeet as well.:thumbsup:
GOOD LUCK!!!
XTRMEASURES
10-09-2008, 04:54 PM
i was going to get one of the 434smallblock for my 84 gmc but i went with a guy near me to build my engine which is a 436smallblock. the reason i went with a builder i was at larry meauxs asking quesions about engine and head design and he told me about chris from c&s performents.
tones2SS
10-10-2008, 06:15 AM
i was going to get one of the 434smallblock for my 84 gmc but i went with a guy near me to build my engine which is a 436smallblock. the reason i went with a builder i was at larry meauxs asking quesions about engine and head design and he told me about chris from c&s performents.

If this guy, Larry Meauxs is the same guy I'm thinking about, this guys knows his stuff. He does great work for heads on the LSx engines I believe. :thumbsup:
XTRMEASURES
10-10-2008, 10:13 AM
If this guy, Larry Meauxs is the same guy I'm thinking about, this guys knows his stuff. He does great work for heads on the LSx engines I believe. :thumbsup:

i think he is the same guy, he lives near my house and is a master at machine work. real nice guy and i trust every word that comes out of his mouth.