Engine Builders

[xpsled]

Hey guys just after some names of engine builders in the U.S. I am in Australia and am planning on importing an engine because the U.S dollar at the moment makes it heaps cheaper for me to import an engine than get one built here.:D
Any suggestions of reputable builders that you have had experience with would be great. I am after a 408 Windsor or similar.
Any websites or recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Vegas69]

www.pettisperformance.com Jason is as sharp as they come. He's building me a ZL-1 489 currently. I went out to the drags Saturday and Sunday and watched the Mustang he builds the engine for and crew chiefs. It's a 440 ford with a supercharger that makes 2500 hp at ran a 6.71 on Saturday. Not the cheapest but a killer reputation. Let him know I sent you.

[GregWeld]

Roush Racing makes a few "crate" engines and specializes in Fords...


http://www.roushperformance.com/engines/engines.shtml

Or another crate engine builder with a pretty good reputation:

http://www.smedingperformance.com/ford/index.html

You want a "custom" motor or crate??

[rwhite692]

Tom Nelson has built up a lot of business with international customers over the last few years.

[Vegas69]

I have to say that referring people that you have no experience with is a bad idea. Whoever you do select, make sure and do plenty of due diligence. I've been down the crate engine road, you get what you pay for..........

[GregWeld]

He said he was "just after some names of engine builders in the U.S."....

[Vegas69]

Any suggestions of reputable builders that you have had experience with would be great. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

He said he was "just after some names of engine builders in the U.S."....

Opps -- forgot to finish before hitting send...

I have two buddies that have Smeding small blocks (383's) - they're very happy with them.

[tyoneal]

Hello:

Call, "Mast Motorsports". They put out a really nice product, and are easy to work with.

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/

Talk to Horace, he is the owner.

Take care,

Ty O'Neal

[427gt500E]

If your looking for a Ford small block engine Keith Craft is the only place I'd go to have one built.This guy has won more engine masters challenge than anyone out there.

http://keithcraft.com/vp500/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=12&cat=351+Windsor

If you want a big block, monster power call Robert Pond or Jon Kaase.These are the 3 top ford engine builders in the country...I've had engines from all 3 of these builders.

[customcam]

What about getting a Short Block built and sent over? Contact
www.chiheads.com.au and get your top end done from them. ;) They'll even spec a cam for you.
Block wise you have lots of choices World does Ci & Al so does Dart and Ford Racing made by RDI. You have heaps of choices just pick & choose depending on what you want to spend.
Were in OZ are you?

[rwhite692]

Any suggestions of reputable builders that you have had experience with would be great. :unibrow:


That was why I mentioned / recommended Tom Nelson.

[V8TV]

Bill Trovato at BTR Performance www.btrperformance.com is a guy I'd recommend all day long. In fact, this is the second time today that I have!