Reputable Engine builder

[jcal87]

Looking for a trustworthy engine builder. I’m
Wanting to do either a supercharger or twin turbo set up for my 68 Camaro. Hoping to get around 800-1100 HP with the ability to tune down if wanted it needed.

I was originally going to buy an LT5, but missed the boat unfortunately. I am in the Dallas area. Unfortunately had a bad experience with DuSold out here so don’t want to use him.


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[camcojb]

I believe Kurt Urban is running the Scoggin Dickey custom engine shop (https://sdparts.com/c-1158396-engine-transmission-engine-crate-engines-crate-engines-sdpc-engines-assemblies.html#!brand%3DSDPC%20Raceshop). He is an excellent engine builder.

Texas Speed (https://www.texas-speed.com/) is 3 hours away in Georgetown.

[sangell]

To add to SDPC and TSP listed above

Don Hardy Race Cars in Floydata

Horse Power Research in DFW

Late Model Engines in Houston

[srode1]

Edelbrock has a supercharged 416 LT crate engine they rate at 850 hp and Blueprint has a supercharged 427 LS rated 800 hp.

[DualQuadDave]

The power level is easy, but what are you starting with? I agree with most of the builder recommendations except LME. Don't get started, but not a fan. HPR and Kurt Urban are both amazing. What you want to do is easier than you think, it's just a matter of putting a package together. The tuner is more important than you think. A stock 5.3 w/ gapped rings will handle the power you want to make.

[jcal87]

The power level is easy, but what are you starting with? I agree with most of the builder recommendations except LME. Don't get started, but not a fan. HPR and Kurt Urban are both amazing. What you want to do is easier than you think, it's just a matter of putting a package together. The tuner is more important than you think. A stock 5.3 w/ gapped rings will handle the power you want to make.

Ironically LME was who I was looking into. Would love to know what happened.

[thedugan]

How about a crate engine ready for boost?

https://www.karlkustoms.com/product/lsx-crate-engine-19417356-376-b15/

Add a turbo setup or blower and go.
https://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-stories/engine/1000-hp-lsx376-b15-part-1-building-the-long-block-at-chevy-perf/

Unless you want a turn key dynoed motor ready to install

[jcal87]

How about a crate engine ready for boost?

https://www.karlkustoms.com/product/lsx-crate-engine-19417356-376-b15/

Add a turbo setup and blower and go. \
https://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-stories/engine/1000-hp-lsx376-b15-part-1-building-the-long-block-at-chevy-perf/

Unless you want a turn key dynoed motor ready to install

I am actually leaning more towards this route now. However, I am looking into an aluminum 427 long block that I can throw a Magnuson on later.

[lowend]

I'm very impressed with
Horsepower Research (https://horsepower-research.com) (also recommended by LG Motorsports)
Golen Engine Service (https://golenengineservice.com)

[will69camaro]

Ironically LME was who I was looking into. Would love to know what happened.

I wouldn't hesitate to use LME. Several friends have their engines and have been VERY happy.

Mine is a Texas Speed engine built back in 2014 and all the work they did has been great.

Why no LT5? if in Dallas i know of a LT5 for sale right now that would be relatively local!