Looking for a good engine builder in the chicagoland area

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Aug 23, 2010 | 10:12 AM

Z28Caves60

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Looking for a good engine builder in the chicagoland area

im looking to get my 408 LSX motor rebuilt, just looking for a good engine builder that wont screw me over

Aug 23, 2010 | 10:35 AM

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Just be careful with who you chose to deal with. I have heard good things about AES. Good luck

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Aug 23, 2010 | 01:16 PM

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talk to randy at precision engine rebuilders in plainfield. the number is 815-254-2333. hes not the cheapest around but you definately get what you pay for. top notch work!

Aug 23, 2010 | 01:33 PM

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This is the main issue I had and the main reason why I got rid on my TA. I couldnt find any body reliable or that could give a good price to do it.

Aug 23, 2010 | 04:37 PM

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Scott at Midwest Engine Tech is right in your neck of the woods. He does all of our engine work for us. Give him a call he does great work.

Randy at PER is good people too...

Aug 23, 2010 | 04:52 PM

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we're in Elk Grove Village, all work done in house.

let us know if you need anything.

Aug 24, 2010 | 12:10 PM

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I highly recommend Ray Romito @ Romito Racing Engines in Mokena. He does all kinds of engine builds but is doing quite a bit of high power LS builds lately. All of his machine work is in house and can put some killer combos together. His prices are very reasonable as well. Give him a call 708-927-7223

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Aug 28, 2010 | 07:07 PM

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get a chilton and build it yourself. alot better when she fires the first time

Aug 28, 2010 | 11:59 PM

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machine work is the biggest hurdle. once you've gotten past that the rest is really just having the specs and taking your time. You could do it yourself if you have a garage and the time. I've been know to put em together...actually I've never paid anyone to build my motors

Aug 29, 2010 | 12:07 AM

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AES or Opel hands down.

Aug 30, 2010 | 08:54 PM

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yeah well engine combo will be the same as it has been, no serious machine work, i spun a cam bearing...i think and i just need the engine to be looked over hopefully just new cam bearings, engine is only 11 months old!

Sep 3, 2010 | 06:28 AM

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NAC does some good work, nobody makes everyone happy every time.

I prefer FX Engines in Mokena, they are above & beyond good.
Everything from million dollar custom antiques, to freshening Top Fuel engines.

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