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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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I have a 2010 6.2 with only 9k miles that I was going to put into my truck stock. But now I would like to at least go ahead and put in some forged rods and pistons for boost. I would also like the crank to have a 24 tooth wheel on it. Where is the best place to send this motor? A lot of builders now days just want 8k+ builds but not every one can afford that. Can anyone recommend a builder that has good customer service and will take a little job like this. Thanks
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Talk to the guys from site sponsor ERL Performance.
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Search button will help out a lot... but here are some popular picks:

HKE
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Billy Briggs
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Don't buy a motor from LME Brian is a rat sold me a custom build motor for an 06 gto with the wrong reluctor wheel and blamed me for it, instead he use across state line safety to screw me across. Lesson learned, I say buy a motor from builder near you so if you have a problem he can take care of it for you.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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I say late model engines or erl.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CAMSTER
Don't buy a motor from LME Brian is a rat sold me a custom build motor for an 06 gto with the wrong reluctor wheel and blamed me for it, instead he use across state line safety to screw me across. Lesson learned, I say buy a motor from builder near you so if you have a problem he can take care of it for you.
Curious what set-up you're running making 640 RWHP through the auto?

What tranny?

Rear-end?

Thanks.

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 03:41 AM
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Curious what set-up you're running making 640 RWHP through the auto?

What tranny?

Rear-end?

Thanks.

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Feel free to give us a call, we have one of the most state of the art machining centers in the country for getting LS motors done. We can get you a detailed if you would like, just send me a PM or call the shop!
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Since you are in georgia have you thought about visiting vengeance racing?
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Good advice there ^^^

Heard good things.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Since you are in georgia have you thought about visiting vengeance racing?
Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt
Good advice there ^^^

Heard good things.
They are the only guys that touch my car and they build some nasty things.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by KDavis04ss
I have a 2010 6.2 with only 9k miles that I was going to put into my truck stock. But now I would like to at least go ahead and put in some forged rods and pistons for boost. I would also like the crank to have a 24 tooth wheel on it. Where is the best place to send this motor? A lot of builders now days just want 8k+ builds but not every one can afford that. Can anyone recommend a builder that has good customer service and will take a little job like this. Thanks
We would be glad to discuss your engine build and provide an itemized quote for you to review! We are LSx powered specialists, and are located about 45 mins North of Atlanta in Cumming, GA. Shoot me a PM with any questions or if you would like to get a quote put together! We look forward to hearing from you sir!

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They are the only guys that touch my car and they build some nasty things.
Thanks for the mention Peter!
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Sell me the motor to put in my truck then you can get my L76 forged. Be a shame to tear apart such a low mile motor
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CAMSTER
Don't buy a motor from LME Brian is a rat sold me a custom build motor for an 06 gto with the wrong reluctor wheel and blamed me for it, instead he use across state line safety to screw me across. Lesson learned, I say buy a motor from builder near you so if you have a problem he can take care of it for you.

This is the most ridiculous post I have seen. Has no merit what so ever. I shouldn't even post to such BS but I feel I have to. This was an issue from years back.



To set the record straight: The customer called and placed an order for the engine and specifically requested the 58X reluctor. As part of the build he requested to be able to stop in the shop to look at all his parts before they went in the engine. I thought that was cool so we made it happen. So the customer FLYS in from Miami to Houston and looks at all his parts. Including reluctor wheel. We have a good meeting and he is good with the machine work and parts. A while later I get a call saying that I screwed him and he wants a refund. I offered to switch out the reluctor free of charge if he sent back the engine. He did not want to do this. There was not much else I could do to help him. So he files a charge back on the credit card. I explain to the credit card company what happened and they sided with who they felt was in the right. That happened to be LME.



So for the guy to be calling me a rat is completely unnecessary and could not be further from the truth. My integrity is above reproach. I do everything I can to make customers happy and succeed an overwhelming majority of the time. Not only with delivering great customer service but with a killer engine that is durable and powerful. Our LSX MPH, ET & HP records speak for them selves. This is all I will comment on this issue. I have no time to bicker back and forth, if that is what the customer wants from his postings.

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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AES. they build everything from top fuel down to ls builds.... and I believe the fastest LS in the world is running one of there motors.
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AES does nice work as well..
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I am thinking about selling this 6.2 since all that I will basically be using is the block. I feel I can sell it and just buy a 370 short block. Like 1slowz71 said, I would hate tearing into a very low mile engine just for the block. I will be calling around to all that have posted in here or been recommend and see what your 370's cost. Thanks for the help!!

OH BTW I have a 6.2 for sale lol
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From what I hear AES and ERL are awesome.
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I have a Scoggin Dickey bottom end, Trickflow heads and everything else provided by and assembled by Vengeance Racing.
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