Cant find a reliable LSX builder. Anybody know of one?

[69/RS]

I have been looking for a reliable engine builder for a while now. I have called a bunch of places, talked to builders on the phone, even met people in person.
These builders either don't respond with an estimate after being asked at lease twice or there bid is almost double what it should be.
I was refereed a builder by the shop working on my car and they said there communication was poor but put out a good product so after communicating with them....poorly for the past 2 month .I decided to deposit $27K into the builders account but they will just not respond to my final 3 simple questions. I cant get them to respond when I'm about the give them a ton of money....I can only imagine what it would be like if they had my money.
I need this engine done pretty soon and looking for a guarantee build date.
I have the build sheet to make there job easier. Looking for a turn key built 427 LSX motor with F1R pro charger. I need everything! All the way down to the harness. Thanks in advance for your advise.

[JustinB]

Where you located? Give JR Competition Engines a call in Escondido CA 760-745-4540. Talk to Shaun or JR. They will take care of you.

[69/RS]

I'm in Nor Cal.
I talked to them and ask for an estimate 3 times on 3 different occasions.
Been to the shop and met both of them. Both nice guys and look like they know what they are doing but after asking anyone for an estimate more then a couple times and not getting it make me a little concerned about paying for an entire motor in advance. I have read of horror stories on some forums and don't want to be one. Thanks though!

Originally Posted by JustinB

Where you located? Give JR Competition Engines a call in Escondido CA 760-745-4540. Talk to Shaun or JR. They will take care of you.

[JustinB]

Originally Posted by 69/RS

I'm in Nor Cal.
I talked to them and ask for an estimate 3 times on 3 different occasions.
Been to the shop and met both of them. Both nice guys and look like they know what they are doing but after asking anyone for an estimate more then a couple times and not getting it make me a little concerned about paying for an entire motor in advance. I have read of horror stories on some forums and don't want to be one. Thanks though!

Something just does not add up with this. I'm not making excuses for them or trying to stir the pot, but there is only one reason I can think of for them not getting back to you. They don't want your business. Seems like you are having a lot of issues getting what you want from a number of different sources. My need to re-adjust the way you are going at it. Good luck.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by JustinB

Something just does not add up with this. I'm not making excuses for them or trying to stir the pot, but there is only one reason I can think of for them not getting back to you. They don't want your business. Seems like you are having a lot of issues getting what you want from a number of different sources. My need to re-adjust the way you are going at it. Good luck.

That would be my take on the situation. Business ain't that good that "everyone" is turning down a guys business... so some part of this story doesn't add up. Not slamming the OP... but it just doesn't make any sense.

[NOPANTS68]

In the LS world tons of guys use Texas Speed for all kinds of LSX combinations. I would think Wegner or those Texas would be the way to go for a longblock. As far as LSX cams go, I only buy from Thunder Racing.

[69/RS]

JR and his partner are on this forum...
Ask them for your self. I know he was having a new born at the time so he told me to give him a couple weeks but a month later I spoke with him on the phone and reminded him about it. He just never got back to me.....Thats it. Wasn't a big deal

Originally Posted by GregWeld

That would be my take on the situation. Business ain't that good that "everyone" is turning down a guys business... so some part of this story doesn't add up. Not slamming the OP... but it just doesn't make any sense.

[69/RS]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

That would be my take on the situation. Business ain't that good that "everyone" is turning down a guys business... so some part of this story doesn't add up. Not slamming the OP... but it just doesn't make any sense.

Right there in black and white he says he was back logged....Does it make sence now buddy?
Now that you know the story, can you close the case .... Sherlock homes.

[69/RS]

Your right, it doesn't add up.
As I said before. I talked to both gentlemen on the phone and in person. I had a good experience with them.....NOTHING NEGATIVE. Just didn't get back to me. I don't want to sit here and talk about a specific company's business in a negative manner when I didn't have a negative experience with them.
My money is just as good as anyone else's.
Don't really know how to go about it differently? I call the shop, tell them what Im looking for and what it's going into and they don't get back to me. This happened to me with at least 4 shops.
I got a couple quotes from some reputable shops and when I'm about to send money...I cant get in contact with them for weeks. I don't want to send money to someone who cant communicate or answer simple questions....sorry.
I'm not really that difficult to deal with. My business is customer service and deal with people all day long so I know there is nothing I'm doing wrong.I got some names of a few shops on this post and thank you to the guys for the info. I will be calling in the next couple hours.

Originally Posted by JustinB

Something just does not add up with this. I'm not making excuses for them or trying to stir the pot, but there is only one reason I can think of for them not getting back to you. They don't want your business. Seems like you are having a lot of issues getting what you want from a number of different sources. My need to re-adjust the way you are going at it. Good luck.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by 69/RS

.... I decided to deposit $27K into the builders account...

Originally Posted by 69/RS

....a little concerned about paying for an entire motor in advance. I have read of horror stories on some forums and don't want to be one.

I can't tell you who to go to in Cali, but I will give my .02 since you asked on this forum. Never give anybody that much money in advance. I don't care who they are and how many guys are swinging from there balls about how good and reputable they are. Not saying anything bad about any of the builders mentioned, but that's alot of money bro...just saying. 25-50% is a good down payment to let a builder know you are serious.