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ironworks · #**921** 12-07-2009, 06:03 PM

There is a guy local to me that does awesome engine work and makes big power. He is on the higher end of things, but does work for lots of knowledgeable guys that have the money to go any where. Terrible Herbst Boys and Jesse James.

Jim Watkins in Bakersfield, 661 861 9898. Watkins Engine Development.

Bako is not that far from Vegas.

Rodger

jack67rs · #**922** 12-08-2009, 03:55 PM

Todd, your garage and motor looks way to familiar. The last few trips that I've taken since the new engine helps to put all the pain of dealing with the last idiot behind me. Good luck and I hope you can find a reputable builder. We thrashed on mine two weeks before Goodguys, had to pull the motor out and replace a bad rear seal the week of the show. Ended up with a Goodguys builders pick and it all seemed worth while. THATS HOT RODDIN!

It looks like you did the right thing pullin it out when you did.

Jack

**tones2SS** · #**923** 12-08-2009, 04:05 PM

Todd, have you looked into Wegner Motorsports? (I do believe Frank Prodigy sells some of their LS engines.)
They did an engine for Jason Stavola and his '69 Camaro, that DSE had built.
http://detroitspeed.com/projectpages...vola_main1.htm

Vegas69 · #**924** 12-08-2009, 04:27 PM

You got that right Jack. Glad to hear you are back on the road and knockin peoples socks off. You are right, it was time if I want to salvage any of the parts.

Wegner is a great builder but they are way to far away. I'll never do that again. I also want a builder that builds big block chevys on a regular basis. I've got it down to two builders in California. They both have killer reputations. I'll be driving to California by the end of next week with a bed full of parts.

**tones2SS** · #**925** 12-09-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

You got that right Jack. Glad to hear you are back on the road and knockin peoples socks off. You are right, it was time if I want to salvage any of the parts.

Wegner is a great builder but they are way to far away. I'll never do that again. I also want a builder that builds big block chevys on a regular basis. I've got it down to two builders in California. They both have killer reputations. I'll be driving to California by the end of next week with a bed full of parts.

Very cool.
Good luck bud!

monza · #**926** 12-09-2009, 10:04 AM

Todd
The name escapes me right now.... but that dyno tuner we both used, does he not have any connections to quality local builders? He talked the talk of a lot of badass Vettes rolling in and out of his shop?

66LS7 · #**927** 12-09-2009, 10:26 AM

Todd did some reading, sorry to see the engine problems, thats an awsome car & I'm glad to see you using it for what's built for. Good luck with getting the engine staightened out.

Randy(D&Z Customs LLC.)
[email protected]
1-262-347-9741

skatinjay27 · #**928** 12-09-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monza

Todd
The name escapes me right now.... but that dyno tuner we both used, does he not have any connections to quality local builders? He talked the talk of a lot of badass Vettes rolling in and out of his shop?

the main focus of his builds are lsx... he out sources the machine work and builds them in house. Im sure he could build it for todd but i dot believe he knows BB builds like the back of his hand and thats what todds looking for.

monza · #**929** 12-09-2009, 05:03 PM

Right the BB, forgot about that lack of progression.....

BBC69Camaro · #**930** 12-09-2009, 05:05 PM

Sorry to hear about the motor. I'm sure you will get it rebuild and it will be better than ever