Eastern Members CT, DE, NH, NJ, NY, MA, ME, MD, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV

Engine Builder in Philly Area

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:16 AM
  #1  
Mattsz28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
Default Engine Builder in Philly Area

Does anyone know a good engine builder in the Philly area? I have a 383 shortblock (lt1) I am looking to have gone over, slugs switched out for a forged set, and possibly a cam installed. I would also like to get my heads flowed. Any recomendations? Would possibly be interested in finally assembly as well.
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:26 PM
  #2  
mrhzk35404's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 833
Likes: 0
From: coatesville, pa
Default

Call Fran from race proven motorsports. he is in claymont delaware and a sponsor here
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 08:46 AM
  #3  
Y2KFirehawk's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 736
Likes: 11
From: Saucon Valley, PA
Default

Edited, not sure if he is a sponsor here, but an excellent shop. Sent you a PM!
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:32 AM
  #4  
N2O-ARMD's Avatar
9 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Berwick, PA.
Default

Give Andy Jensen a call he's not in Philly but about 2 1\2 hours north. We just did a 446 or 447 I can't remember for a guy to put in his vette and it ran awesome 10. something on motor. He is probably one of the cheapest around and he has an increadable rep.
http://jensensenginetech.com
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:40 AM
  #5  
YO-EL's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
From: Phila PA
Default

CARTEK.....
60 mins away...

Just built a LS2 for me..
www.cartek.net
908-317-9946
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:43 AM
  #6  
JS's Avatar
JS
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 7,303
Likes: 4
From: Delray Beach, Fl.
Default

Andy is very good...
JE Performance is too..

These 2 guys build some very (6 Sec) fast cars..
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:35 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE