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phocksphyre
Nov 12th, 04, 8:50 PM
Any of you folks familiar with this outfit? Some decent prices for motors, if they are quality pieces.

http://www.coasthigh.com/

John

Bomber '67
Nov 12th, 04, 11:30 PM
I have not used them, but I believe they have a good local reputation.

Might I suggest that you seek out a performance engine builder who is local to you. Remember that if you have any issues with an engine that long distance shipping logistics can become nightmarish.

Visit your local dragstrip or circle track and you can ask around to see who are your good local builders.

With some of the big engine builders you have to be careful that they are not a puppy mill. Seriously, there are vendors out there who build "formula" engines. This would be where they built one to test the power curve. If good, then they cookie cutter that engine build without actually dyno testing each subsequent engine. Another issue is when a large mail order vendor subs out to whoever is the low bidder for assembly work - yikes!

I like using good local machinists and engine builders.

Thomas

Brob
Nov 15th, 04, 2:37 PM
Bomber is right. Stay close to home when it come to engines and trannies.

Rob