Built Engine Time...Who to Use.

[2002_500HP]

Hey Guys,
It's time to get a built Engine. So who do you guys recommend, I really like what John aka JLP has to offer up. My next question would be what heads do you recommend buying, if i change another plug and get the threads with it i'm gonna go insane. So any input from you built guys would be great. And at the same time John has one of the PTK Turbo Kits (or it's soon to be there) I bought in his shop so that would be one plus working with him.

Thanks
Chris

 

[Fade 2 Black]

You know my deal already. If I were going to just buy all the stuff I'd go JLP all the way, short block, his heads and his stage III cams-mine should be here Tuesday.

The reason I say this is due to the fact that out of all of the big SV's I have spoken with on the phone JL seems to be the most genuine and down to earth. His prices are as good and most times better than the rest as well. Even though most builders use basically the same stuff in the engines it all depends upon whom you feel the most comfortable using.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Call Billy at Modular Speedworx. He built my engine and did a beeeeeeeatiful job at a very reasonable price. I dynoed 577rwhp at only 15lbs of boost.

209-648-0325

 

[FordFanStan]

Dante @ DMP is the man. One of his built engines (due to tuning issues) leaned out to over 17:1 A/F twice and it held together just fine. my .02 cents.. Stan

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Dante @ DMP is the man. One of his built engines (due to tuning issues) leaned out to over 17:1 A/F twice and it held together just fine. my .02 cents.. Stan

Dante is a nice guy. But he's EXPENSIVE as hell!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fade 2 Black]

As far as I'm concearned they are ALL expensive! LOL. For the expenditure involved I think these motors should make 1000+ hp! Oh well, it's only $$$ right Larry?

As long as you go with someone reputable, local or both you should be ok.

 

[2002_500HP]

Thanks Guys, I'm think i'll go with JLP and let him send it to me ready to drop in his prices are good and i usually don't get that this guy is this and that guys is that from him which i like most other vendors you call just wanna start bashing one another and i can't stand that BS. I figure JLP is reputable i know there's some folks running around with his Engine.

 

[VPRPWR]

Another vote for Dante from Dante's Modular Performance....expensive yes, but he builds a killer engine and will back up his work!! Plus here in So Cal he is at pretty much every event were racing at supporting his customers, how's that for customer service :thumbsup:

 

[bransharksfan]

Call Billy at Modular Speedworx. He built my engine and did a beeeeeeeatiful job at a very reasonable price. I dynoed 577rwhp at only 15lbs of boost.

209-648-0325

I second that my truck should be home next week!! I can not wait!! :banana:

 

[LightningFast00]

It completely depends on where you are located... I would buy from one person who is local and get everything from him... Do your research and leave one person responsible for everything...

 

[Nvr_Spds]

Call Billy at Modular Speedworx. He built my engine and did a beeeeeeeatiful job at a very reasonable price. I dynoed 577rwhp at only 15lbs of boost.

209-648-0325

My vote goes to Billy as well. You cant beat his prices, and the quality of work. He is a Ford Tech as well, so he knows his stuff. Before you decide, either give him a call, or PM me on what parts your interested in getting, and ill talk to him and get his prices. Larry, i hope thats ok.

-Dave

 

[2002_500HP]

Well I'm on the East Coast and after send my M3 out to Cali once for mods and then to Las Vegas when i sold it i'm can't stand going through that again. So i think i will be going with JLP just wanted some more input before i made my final decision...but i think since he working with the Turbo kit i bought i will go with him.

 

[svt5.4]

Chris @ MustangMotorsports fort myers,fl :bowdown:

 

[PearlBlue L]

another vote for JLP from me

 

[acwalsh8]

no one votes for VT?


I dont have one....just curious.

 

[BlackL03]

I live in Central ohio who is the most reputable L long block builder close??

 

[PearlBlue L]

I live in Central ohio who is the most reputable L long block builder close??

JLP

25 Archery Road
New Providence, PA 17560

 

[onebadf150]

VT all the WAY, "Pay now or pay later"

 

[The Swede]

Call Billy at Modular Speedworx. He built my engine and did a beeeeeeeatiful job at a very reasonable price. I dynoed 577rwhp at only 15lbs of boost.

209-648-0325

+ 1 !

Billy is the man to talk to !

 

[SWThomas]

I went with a JDM short block and LFP Stage II Heads. JDM uses brand new blocks with the stock bore size. I may be wrong, but, from what I understand JLP uses reworked blocks that are bored 0.20 over. The reason I went with JDM is because the blocks are brand new and if something happened to one of the cylinders, I would still have room to bore if I had to. Theres not a whole lot you can do with a block that has already been bored. Nothing at all against JLP, he does have some awesome engines and he is, after all, the fastest Gen II. I just decided to go with JDM. Jim Jr. was very helpful and a heck-of-a nice guy.