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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Hey everyone. I am putting an LS1/T56 set up into my 1972 Datsun 240Z. I am looking for a knowledgeable LS engine builder in the Bay Area. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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daves machine in freemont, california street machines in fairfield, there is a shop in napa too. there is alot of places and fyi if you take your motor to synergy motorsports to be built they just have daves machine build them.
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Originally Posted by 99 Blue Bird
daves machine in freemont, california street machines in fairfield, there is a shop in napa too. there is alot of places and fyi if you take your motor to synergy motorsports to be built they just have daves machine build them.
lol Damn, any proof of this though?

I was going to hit them up for some work..
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lol Damn, any proof of this though?

I was going to hit them up for some work..
they do all there own work but they have shortblocks built at daves. yes i do know this for a fact. but i do also know they get better deals through daves than me and you could. but its always worth asking daves for a quote first cuz synergy will not build u a motor if you want to use stock parts and just have them machined. and daves is really hard to get ahold of cuz they are always busy. it just kind of depends what you want done. im not anti synergy or anything they do great work and i had rick build my t-56. but if you price around you can find way better deals.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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O. well once I piece together some needed things I'm just looking to do a short block rebuild on a 6.0L. New bearing and all that good stuff. I'll put the rest together at home. I was gonna look into daves to just rebuild my short block.

Gottta stack up money on the side for that 408 turbo build
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Thanks a ton for the info Blue Bird. I will call Dave as Fremont is just a quick drive down 680 from me. Thanks again!
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:30 AM
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they do all there own work but they have shortblocks built at daves. yes i do know this for a fact.
Interesting information there. I'm about to get a long block built, sounds like I'll have to give both of them a call and see which one would give me the better deal.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Interesting information there. I'm about to get a long block built, sounds like I'll have to give both of them a call and see which one would give me the better deal.
depending on what you want done its almost cheaper to buy short or long blocks from sponsors like TSP and the rest on this site. i was quoted like 7k for a shortblock from them when i could just order a TSP 408 for like 3500 for the short block. since your in willows you could save a trip all the way to freemont and just go to fairfield to CSM, california street machines. they know there stuff bro and have realistic prices.
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daves engine and machine hands down are the most meticulous engine builders in the nation . who's the fastest drag radial 275 champ ?? David Bowman. guess who does his chassis and engine /turbo tubing work ? daves engine and machine. and Angies husband mike @ enterprise motorsports.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboZ28408
daves engine and machine hands down are the most meticulous engine builders in the nation . who's the fastest drag radial 275 champ ?? David Bowman. guess who does his chassis and engine /turbo tubing work ? daves engine and machine. and Angies husband mike @ enterprise motorsports.
I love angie, Dave and Their whole camp! But where is the proof dave's built and spec bowmans motor!?

Its plain and simple...
Dave's Engine
S&S in san leandro
Bill galli in hayward
CMS california street machines!

They all do knotch work!depends what you need and want! All four of those shops have built badass ****! NONE of them are better then eachother they are all great!

ME personally I love Doc Finley and Bill galli! Its more of a customer service one on one relationship with them! All my boys have dealt with them all and their all great!
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboZ28408
daves engine and machine hands down are the most meticulous engine builders in the nation . who's the fastest drag radial 275 champ ?? David Bowman. guess who does his chassis and engine /turbo tubing work ? daves engine and machine. and Angies husband mike @ enterprise motorsports.
You might want to check your facts. From what I know which isn't much Bowman's motor was spec'd and built by Proline engines in Georgia. Dave's Machine services and maintains it for Bowman. Not to take anything away but the original builder needs to be recognized as well. Not too mention Proline is one of top engine builder's in the country. If you don't know then look it up on
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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proline built my motor and daves engine has done EVERYTHING since i bought it. I would have had dave and angie BUILD my motor but this deal i got was to good to pass up. regardless the parts in the motor and spec's are no different then what dave and angie would have done. so hands down give angie or her dad a call.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Looking to make 400-450 WHP. I know you guys are the pros on this motor. About how much will the build cost me?
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I was checkin out you camaro at the sac raceway about a month ago. A buddy of mine knows the guy that was building it. Its one mean and badass street car.

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You might want to check your facts. From what I know which isn't much Bowman's motor was spec'd and built by Proline engines in Georgia. Dave's Machine services and maintains it for Bowman. Not to take anything away but the original builder needs to be recognized as well. Not too mention Proline is one of top engine builder's in the country. If you don't know then look it up on
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Originally Posted by 99 Blue Bird
I was checkin out you camaro at the sac raceway about a month ago. A buddy of mine knows the guy that was building it. Its one mean and badass street car.
Thank you. Did we meet while I was at the track? Who is your friend that knows Theo?
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Thank you. Did we meet while I was at the track? Who is your friend that knows Theo?
yea u were at the track. i was the one that asked if it was a LSX block and u were tellin me how u have had it since high school. i was checkin it out for about 20 mins. my friends name is bobby. he is the one that knows theo. i had seen pics of ur car while the pro charger piping was being made and when he seen theo at the track we went to check out your car. its a sweet car. some trick stuff done to it.
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Originally Posted by 99 Blue Bird
yea u were at the track. i was the one that asked if it was a LSX block and u were tellin me how u have had it since high school. i was checkin it out for about 20 mins. my friends name is bobby. he is the one that knows theo. i had seen pics of ur car while the pro charger piping was being made and when he seen theo at the track we went to check out your car. its a sweet car. some trick stuff done to it.
Awesome! Reintroduce yourself next time when we are at the track. We had a lot going on that day and I remember meeting quite a few people. I have definitely had the car for a long time and seeing it like this is still surreal.
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