Cant find a reliable LSX builder. Anybody know of one? - Page 4 - Lateral-g Forums

Vegas69 · #31 03-03-2012, 05:38 PM

Yep, everybody needs motivation. I like to go in thirds if the parts bill isn't to large.

**Stuart Adams** · #32 03-03-2012, 06:15 PM

Had dealings with Casey Wegner and Kurt Urban. Great guys to deal with. They have that quiet confidence. No ego driven talk. Very knowledgable about LS stuff. Worth a call before swiping the card.

Not taking anything away from other talented builders here, just my experience. Thanks.

akrapovic · #33 03-09-2012, 04:18 PM

X2 for Billy Briggs. He built my 427 ls7 with procharger.

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Originally Posted by ricer

Billy Briggs Racing engines. He is very well known and reputable, just finished up this LSX for Pro-stock motorcycle rider Eddie Krawick. He's up in Michigan, but is the best and you won't be disappointed. Do a google search on him if you are leary.

If you are set on a pro-charger Steve Morris race engines is the place to go to. He works hand in hand with Procharger doing R&D work and recently released the Provolute which has had some serious gains in HP just by bolting it on to the inlet. He has a website and its...he is also a top notch builder http://www.stevemorrisengines.com/

67ragtp · #34 03-11-2012, 05:45 AM

There are many great engine builders mentioned in this thread, but if you are really set on doing a pro-charger, you would be nuts if you do not speak with Steve Morris. This guy has been doing research and developement for pro-charger for so many years. His resume is huge, mad skills!!!

Good luck- Rich

The WidowMaker · #35 03-14-2012, 05:35 PM

i was looking into hke, but he broke his ankle the end of the year and has been tough to get ahold of. still looking.......

69/RS · #36 03-14-2012, 08:48 PM

I just goggled his site. Seem to definitely know what he's doing. I'll hit him up tomorrow. I need to get this motor started asap because my chassis is showing up at the shop tomorrow and they will need the motor real soon...Thanks

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Originally Posted by 67ragtp

There are many great engine builders mentioned in this thread, but if you are really set on doing a pro-charger, you would be nuts if you do not speak with Steve Morris. This guy has been doing research and developement for pro-charger for so many years. His resume is huge, mad skills!!!

Good luck- Rich

Vegas69 · #37 03-14-2012, 10:40 PM

I can tell you right now, most of the engine builders in this thread are at the top of the heap and aren't going to be your most economical option. Personally, an engine with big power is not the time to shop at walmart. Anybody can build a fairly reliable 350 chevy with a 3/4 cam. Building reliable BIG hp is a different story.

John510 · #38 03-14-2012, 11:28 PM

Buy a NRE crate turbo motor. Those are NICE!!!

Also, why a pro charger? If your going to spend the $$$$ go with some twins. Has way more wow factor then a pro charger.

JRComp · #39 03-29-2012, 10:27 PM

Sorry I'm a little late with a response here but let me clarify a couple things. First of all, if this is who I think it is we had 2 conversations. The first was when you were brought to my shop by a local builder who I do business with. The conversation at the time was "what would it cost me for a power added LS engine making xxx hp". Of which you were given a rough verbal estimate. The second conversation may I remind you was a phone call made by me to you after hearing you were not pleased with the local builders quote to finish your car and I took it upon myself to call you and try to give you some guidance. Again telling you on the phone what it would cost you for an engine of the caliber you were looking for. At that time I did mention that I was way behind in the shop after the birth of my daughter and was trying hard to get caught up on the backlog of paying customers engines in the shop. At that time you had told me that you were not happy with the quote from the local builder and you were moving the project up north.
Now lets discuss some things that NEVER were mentioned, discussed or have happened. First, you never once mentioned to me any specifics of your build i.e... a stroked LS engine with an F1 Procharger. Secondly, I have searched my inbox and telephone message log and have found zero messages or any other correspondence. Now I don't know if you are speaking about me or my shop when you say that you came with a "build sheet of exactly what you wanted", so I won't say that's an outright lie, but I was NEVER provided with any information about a detailed build sheet. Again, all that you ever said to me was "how much to make xxx power?"
Lastly I will say this. If somehow during this massive growth spurt we have experienced in the last year you feel that you or your quote were overlooked, then I sincerely apologize and will do everything I can to rectify this situation. However our reputation for our service, attention to detail, and building the highest quality engines in the industry is impeccable and can be vouched for by many members on this board. And I will personally see to it that stays that way. If you would like to discuss this further I would suggest the best place to do this would be at my shop or contact me directly. My personal cell is listed below.
JR - (619) 400-7850

**GregWeld** · #40 03-30-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JRComp

Sorry I'm a little late with a response here but let me clarify a couple things. First of all, if this is who I think it is we had 2 conversations. The first was when you were brought to my shop by a local builder who I do business with. The conversation at the time was "what would it cost me for a power added LS engine making xxx hp". Of which you were given a rough verbal estimate. The second conversation may I remind you was a phone call made by me to you after hearing you were not pleased with the local builders quote to finish your car and I took it upon myself to call you and try to give you some guidance. Again telling you on the phone what it would cost you for an engine of the caliber you were looking for. At that time I did mention that I was way behind in the shop after the birth of my daughter and was trying hard to get caught up on the backlog of paying customers engines in the shop. At that time you had told me that you were not happy with the quote from the local builder and you were moving the project up north.
Now lets discuss some things that NEVER were mentioned, discussed or have happened. First, you never once mentioned to me any specifics of your build i.e... a stroked LS engine with an F1 Procharger. Secondly, I have searched my inbox and telephone message log and have found zero messages or any other correspondence. Now I don't know if you are speaking about me or my shop when you say that you came with a "build sheet of exactly what you wanted", so I won't say that's an outright lie, but I was NEVER provided with any information about a detailed build sheet. Again, all that you ever said to me was "how much to make xxx power?"
Lastly I will say this. If somehow during this massive growth spurt we have experienced in the last year you feel that you or your quote were overlooked, then I sincerely apologize and will do everything I can to rectify this situation. However our reputation for our service, attention to detail, and building the highest quality engines in the industry is impeccable and can be vouched for by many members on this board. And I will personally see to it that stays that way. If you would like to discuss this further I would suggest the best place to do this would be at my shop or contact me directly. My personal cell is listed below.
JR - (619) 400-7850

Perfect response --- and more like the "real story, behind the story".