I blew my motor up last Sat and am planning on having a new motor built with decent rods, pistons, studs, oil pump with stock heads and decent valves.

Who built yours?
Are you satisfied?
What would you do differently if you did it over?


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I too, am interested in this query. I am in the market for a built motor also...although there is really no rush at this point.

But who is the best to go with, I am in the northeast so the big 3 are all close. Is that the best option? Do they offer warranties? And can you find anything for less than the neighborhood of $4 grand?

 

im leaning towards rem or jdm but i would like to know about this as well

 

JDM built my motor and just about everything else on the truck.
I am very happy with the way it came out and if I could do it over again, I don't know if I would change anything. If you are looking for a strong motor program JDM is a great place to look. Jim is putting out some very good numbers with his built motors and tuning programs.
Bill

 

 

I´m gonna order soon 2 , the ones i know of is:

JLP
REM
Swanson
PSP
JDM

Anyone know if missed a tuner or vendor ?

 

well I am dropping my L off tuesday for a new Built motor at JDMs, So I guess you know where I would say to go.


VINNIE

 

Or you can order the parts from them and have your local friendly engine builder do it. BUT I think you are far better off to go with one of the big dogs, and let them do the tuning as well!

 

swede check out houston performance. I would bet money they are building more modular motors than all others. They are not real big in the lightning community, but have been huge in mustangs for years. check out what people think of them over on the corral.net

 

http://www.houstonperformance.com/

Thanks !

 

We are also putting together some great engine packages. I have a great engine builder that has been building modular motors since 96 and does great work. Our motors will have the best products installed:

Manley H Beam Rods
Probe Forged Pistons
ARP Main and Head Studs
Forged Ford Crank
Performance Main Bearings
Performance Rod Bearings

If you are interested contact me and I will get a price for the combo you are looking for.




tommylightning@outrageousperf.com

 

Johnny's built short block is $3500.00 - $3800.00 and is the same one he's been running 10's on for years

 

I heard Johnny was running a stroker? Anyone else stroked?

 

Race Related Clearwater FL

short block installed and tuned for just under $4k

 

Im having my motor built locally here in SoCal... Motor goes in this weekend.

He has built several lightning motors, and even runs one in his own truck, which hasnt let lose thus far

Freight on a motor is a killer, I chose the local route. I like the local presence to assist in the future..

-Dale