Looking for a new short block
10-20-2007, 10:12 AM
#1
Looking for a new short block Well hello all, I am looking for a short block, I have talked to a couple of sponsors and I am about to get it ordered, but I am trying to decide which one to get.
A local engine builder was going to do my engine but we found out that the engine I took to him to build have some cracks in the deck so I had to pull the plug and try going a different route. they have been nothing but helpful, I am just very sad that this will not work out with the current engine.
anyhow I want to know what people think here, I was looking at
MTI, LME and HKE engines.
all of them are good engine builders so that is why I am asking this questions.
I have to buy a new short block.
I will be using AFR205 in this new engine and the LS6 intake will stay.
this is supposed to be a FIX, not an upgrade, the other engine was drinking oil and had all sorts of problems since the get go, and I am very reluctant to order from anyone at this point. I want a quality job done.
thanks for reading
A local engine builder was going to do my engine but we found out that the engine I took to him to build have some cracks in the deck so I had to pull the plug and try going a different route. they have been nothing but helpful, I am just very sad that this will not work out with the current engine.
anyhow I want to know what people think here, I was looking at
MTI, LME and HKE engines.
all of them are good engine builders so that is why I am asking this questions.
I have to buy a new short block.
I will be using AFR205 in this new engine and the LS6 intake will stay.
this is supposed to be a FIX, not an upgrade, the other engine was drinking oil and had all sorts of problems since the get go, and I am very reluctant to order from anyone at this point. I want a quality job done.
thanks for reading
10-20-2007, 11:47 AM
#2
LME is a great way to go. Call Brian, they built mine, pictures of it are posted on my fquick page. HKE is supposed to be very good as well, Eric I think is his name, was going to build mione but Brian called me back first. I had it narrowed down to either one of those two. MTI had an issue with a 388 that a person in our section bought. I think a sleeve issue or something, dont remember but thats the experience that I've heard about. They took care of it and all that but there was an issue.
LME can build you a 347 and then I'd call Tony and have him spec your cam.
LME can build you a 347 and then I'd call Tony and have him spec your cam.
