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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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I am looking at some engine builders in Texas and one of the ones that popped up was H-Squared engines. Has anyone done anything with them? they are out of the Houston area and came across them while surfing craigslist.

Getting quotes on shortblocks and the gentleman I have been talking with seems like a great guy offering alot of help and advice. His price seems good too, but I am fully aware of "you get what you pay for"
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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HKE, LME, USA racing engines, Texas Speed. I know there's more but those are some of the big names
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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HKE, LME, Thompson Motorsports (Nevada Tx, near Dallas), Texas Speed, Kim Barr Racing Engines, USA Raing Engines. Each of these builders has a good reputation.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Heard of all of them and I am working on quotes from all of them. H-Squared was a shop I am getting quotes from too and just wanted some feedback. Believe the owner used to work with Eric from HKE for awhile.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Give us a shout at your convinence, We are only 3 hours from Houston and keep a HUGE ls inventory. We would love the opportunuty to help you with all of your ls needs.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Thompson i will be calling sir!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Bo/Halston at H-Squared is a good guy and has a good amount of LS and other engine building experience. He did use to work at HKE for a good while. I wouldn't hesitate to let him build my engine.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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One of Beau's engines:

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Go right to the source and cut out the middle man: HKE or LME..

Please refer only sponsors of this site. Thanks!!

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BADZ
Go right to the source and cut out the middle man: HKE or LME..

Please refer only sponsors of this site. Thanks!!
My question is why do mods delete posts when ppl give their experience about a sponsor? Don't u think we as the customers want to know if and when a sponsor doesn't treat the customer right or does a poor job? I just don't understand
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Bo has been extremely helpful and I am really considering having him do the engine. I am not advertising for him just looking for feedback.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by edub80
My question is why do mods delete posts when ppl give their experience about a sponsor? Don't u think we as the customers want to know if and when a sponsor doesn't treat the customer right or does a poor job? I just don't understand
Because sponsors are protected on here. Look up the Ky turbo thread. People had bad feedback and it was covered up because he was a sponsor, then all hell broke loose and **** hit the fan when he was no longer a sponsor.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by barracuda_440
Bo has been extremely helpful and I am really considering having him do the engine. I am not advertising for him just looking for feedback.
He built my most recent motor. He returns calls and has a clean shop! let him build your motor!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Cam72aro
Because sponsors are protected on here. Look up the Ky turbo thread. People had bad feedback and it was covered up because he was a sponsor, then all hell broke loose and **** hit the fan when he was no longer a sponsor.
Yes that's one of the examples I'm talking about...
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Originally Posted by edub80
My question is why do mods delete posts when ppl give their experience about a sponsor? Don't u think we as the customers want to know if and when a sponsor doesn't treat the customer right or does a poor job? I just don't understand
While it's OK to share your experience going to a non-sponsor, the LS1Tech rules strictly forbid posting contact information for non-sponsors. The deleted post had contact info for the non-supporting vendor. LS1Tech is not Corvette Forum and we do not protect sponsors who are shady or behave badly. There have been numerous sponsor who we have dropped for poor business practices. Admin.
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