Crate engine suppliers?

Rich E. · 01-15-07, 12:32 AM

Superformance MKII will be here in May and Lloyd has informed me my tranny will be done in March. It's now time to start talking to engine suppliers. I have heard of the standard companies ie, Roush, KeithCraft, CHP, and Bischoff Racing. I have a couple months yet so hear are my thoughts:

Roush (Still in the race but pricing itself out of my checkbook)
Coast High Performance (I've heard more than once they are not reliable)
Bischoff Racing (They're in the race but might be alittle too hard core)
KiethCraft (Leading the race for my business based on rep and price)

I'm open to recommendations and additions to the list if inclined?

I'd like to make the best, most informed, decision I can so please help.

Regards
Rich.

Scott · 01-15-07, 01:19 PM

You might also consider George Anderson at Gessford Machine. Gessford Machine Shop Inc

Chas · 01-16-07, 09:25 AM

A quality alternative is World Products/ Bill Mitchell Hardcore Racing.
Complete engine pricing is on The Engine Shop link in my sig. World makes the castings, BMP assembles the engines.

Lynn Miner · 01-16-07, 12:11 PM

My personal recomendation is Performance Engineering, Ross, OH. (513) 738-5001. Ask for Eric. I have purchased two engines from Eric. One a 351 stroker (418) for my SPF Cobra. Beautifully built, better components (IMHO) than Roush. Reliable beyond what I ever expected. I have never had one single issue with this motor. It just runs like a scalded dog. I did the install myself 4 years ago. The second motor is a 302 stroker (331) that is going into my SPF GT40. Perf Eng has been good to me so you might want to check them out.

Gary L · 01-16-07, 02:45 PM

Try Levy racing at: levyracing.com

Gordon Levy has built many cobra replicas and gt40 replicas and knows the industry quite well.

Ian K · 01-17-07, 02:00 AM

DSS Racing.

Welcome to DSS Racing.com

Many options to choose from. I've heard nothing but good things.

Ian

Mike · 01-17-07, 12:51 PM

A word of caution. In your route down the GT-40 build path in Norcal/Shelby Club, you may come across a Dan Fodge, of Fodge Engineering. If you do, Email me first, for a little history.
Mike

Russ Noble · 01-17-07, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glarrivee

Try Levy racing at: levyracing.com

Gordon Levy has built many cobra replicas and gt40 replicas and knows the industry quite well.

I am using Gordon to supply my 8212 Konis. Absolutely first class customer service. I thought his engines seemed a little dear, but it could be a case of you get what you pay for! He has a few issues with the email contact address on his website but you can get almost instant responses from glevy74@att.net

Gordon was a frequent poster on this forum a couple of years back.

Cheers

Gordon · 01-25-07, 12:24 PM

Russ, Thanks for the kind words. I am still around here from time to time.
My engines are not crate engines, they are hand built one at a time to what the customer wants. Looking through some of my pricing you will find I am not that far off most of the well known crate engine suppliers. I build custom engines. I am also a dealer for most of the aftermarket parts suppliers such as Koni, Wilwood, Quartermaster, Edelbrock, etc...
Gordon

frknfast · 01-28-07, 10:36 PM

I have a CHP (coast) in my SPF cobra. NEVER again.

Rich E. · 01-29-07, 03:33 AM

Thanks for the info guys. So far Kiethcraft is still in the lead, but Eric at Performance engineering seems to be a good source aswell. It's getting pretty close to ordering time since lead times are in the 2 month range.

Again thanks
Rich.