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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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this thread might get banned but does anyone know a reputable and i mean well known LS1 builder around eastern PA? I am doing a 408 stroker and never built an engine. Not looking to blow up my 4k investment.

I would prefer someone who has exclusive knowledge with lsx engines. Thanks
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Originally Posted by SLP Firehawk
this thread might get banned but does anyone know a reputable and i mean well known LS1 builder around eastern PA? I am doing a 408 stroker and never built an engine. Not looking to blow up my 4k investment.

I would prefer someone who has exclusive knowledge with lsx engines. Thanks
Sometimes it is worth shopping around and getting a feel for the builder.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Orange Juice
Sometimes it is worth shopping around and getting a feel for the builder.
right... but i dont know any builders, hence the reason for this post
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Rapid Motorsports is near Reading, and is a sponsor here.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Why would be "ban" your thread for shopping for a reputable builder?

It is getting moved to the Eastern section however. We prefer the internal forums not be used to page engine builders in your area. Use the regional forums for that.

Good luck.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Feel free to give me a call. We build them on almost a daily basis.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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+1 for Fran/Race Proven Motorsports.

Have met with Rapid before. Did not do any work to my car but checked my stuff out for free and was a real nice guy to deal with.

Either sponsor will serve you well.
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everyone thanks for the input I am getting in touch with vendors now. trying to keep it in the area though would rather not ship it.
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Mikey from MCP is very good if ur looking for someone to build you a motor.
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Originally Posted by SSPerformance
Mikey from MCP is very good if ur looking for someone to build you a motor.
mcp? do you have a link
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SLP Firehawk
everyone thanks for the input I am getting in touch with vendors now. trying to keep it in the area though would rather not ship it.
You are about an hour from us so not too far.
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Shot me a pm I will give u his info he's one of the best on the east
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Originally Posted by Frans96SS
You are about an hour from us so not too far.
I was going to call you tomorrow but feel free to pm me, my friend has his car tuned at your place and I was going to get my car tuned at your place after I get the engine in. I'm looking to have someone install crank, pistons in my block thats all.
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Seth's Auto Machine shop in Beaver Springs. he mainly does engines for the sprint cars and late model race cars for the area's dirt track teams. and he also does a ton of other engines because of Beaver Springs Dragway being 2 miles away. but he did my LS1 and others. plus the guy that helps him is knowledgeable in LS engines
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Originally Posted by Frans96SS
You are about an hour from us so not too far.
pm'd you. i'm looking to do a swap to my 99 trans am.
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Jensens Engine Tech or Fran at Rpm get my vote. Andy built my 406 in my Prostreet and does alot of Ls stuff...

http://www.jensensenginetech.com/
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Originally Posted by SLP Firehawk
this thread might get banned but does anyone know a reputable and i mean well known LS1 builder around eastern PA? I am doing a 408 stroker and never built an engine. Not looking to blow up my 4k investment.

I would prefer someone who has exclusive knowledge with lsx engines. Thanks

Just call Fran cheapo. :p
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nhra_crazy
Jensens Engine Tech or Fran at Rpm get my vote. Andy built my 406 in my Prostreet and does alot of Ls stuff...

http://www.jensensenginetech.com/
yeah, andy jensen is top notch , his pro mod camaro is nuts, lol. when my motor guy finally retires, andy is where our stuff will go.
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Just call Fran cheapo. :p
hahaha there is nothing cheap about this engine although i'm sure you found that out with your pro charger
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