As the tittle says I am looking for a shop/builder to rebuild my 03 SVT cobras long block. Ford said it would cost 8k with them. So I would rather spend 8k with a performance shop that can rebuild and upgrade her. I heard some good and some bad stuff about MMR. So who do you guys reccomend???
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GTR or RET. Both are the best in SoCal.
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L&M and Livernios would be the only person I send my motor to if I didn't have AED build it.
Evolve - does greg at RET do all the work or does he send it out for someone?
GTR quotes me at 1600 for just removal & install of engine.
Just seeing if there are any other options
I also was considering livernois and pmp both in Texas.
GTR quotes me at 1600 for just removal & install of engine.
Just seeing if there are any other options
I also was considering livernois and pmp both in Texas.
Mike at L&M, Johnny Lightning... If you were in Florida? well....
$1600? haha!!
If I were you I would just buy a aluminator motor and be done with it
I recommend GTR. They are an awesome shop!
You think that is alot try callling the other shop:read:
Agreed.
Nolimit If not then try out L&R in Santa Fe Springs. Derrick does great work and stands by his work.
If they are too pricey id recommend MHP in Fontana, Manny does great work and gives a one year limited warranty.
Either way if you go to GTR your engine will go L&R because that is who we use all the time.
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Doesn't gtr send out the engines?
Op I've heard some good stuff about MHP in Fontana..
I was considering Livernois aswell as Pro Modular Performance. Think AED is just as good?
Isn't L&M located in Pennsylvania? Im in socal so thats a bit far for me! same goes for Jonny Lighting
Yes GT does send out the engine, and i would prefer sending it to a shop that can work on the car and engine in house, call it superstition but i think that is better quality control.
I am very open to a all new aluminator engine, but i am still not entirely sure who to buy it from. I was reading around and found some information saying i can go with a larger bore block with larger pistons but reuse my stock cobra crank and rods and i would be able to obtain 5.0 displacement.
Thank you all for your input! Now what kind of internals should i opt for the engine?
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The only issue with AED, is that they don't build engines anymore... And yes they are just as stout as the others listed like L&M..
I recommend Superior Automotive in Placentia... great attention to detail, clean shop, and good customer service.
Are you talking about Livernois? $1600 just to pull the motor and reinstall at that GTR place? We charge $300 to pull a 4V motor and put it on a stand
Another option: Call Steve at Tousley Ford in Minn. and get a Ford Re-manufactured Long-Block with the New Heads for your Terminator, with a Ford Warranty. They also take back you motor and pass through a credit. You can have it delivered to the shop of your choice. Lots of us did it, a great option... Steve supports the site and has the best pricing and customer service
Coast High Performance there in Torrance Ca. Talk to Frank
L&r all the way derrick is a great builder and good priced. He did my 03 cobra
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