Engine Builder Suggestions

[Candy10]

Im on the fence between a new engine for my car, or a brand new whip. I have contacted MMR and Livernois, and attempted to contact L&R Engines in Santa Fe Springs, CA with no response. They were recommended by GTR (my shop), but if I can't get in touch with them, fuck that.

Livernois seems like its going to get pricey for what I want, and I am always seeing mixed reviews on MMR (although they put out more engines than anyone, so simple math says there will be more negative reviews).

Who are some other builders to look into? I'd really prefer a Southern Cali builder to ease things in the event of warranty or other issues, but will consider others if they can work with me and my goals.

Throw out some names, longer the list, the better.

 

[Wes06]

dont even look at MMR again

 

[Candy10]

dont even look at MMR again

That's pretty vague LOL. Why not? In your opinion.

 

[bigmike06GT]

Coast High Performance is where my shortblock came from. My builder says the engine looks very well built to him. Have yet to get it all installed and running though.

 

[retfr8flyr]

MMR has cost many members here, including me, thousands of wasted dollars. They are cheap for a reason. L & M engines https://www.lmengines.com/ , Brenspeed http://www.brenspeed.com/05-08-mustang-engine-engine.html and Coast High Performance http://www.coasthigh.com/Ford-4-6L-Modular-short-blocks-s/125.htm all have good reputations. I would recommend not going cheap on your build, as it almost always comes back to bite you in the ass later.

 

[Wes06]

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119200&highlight=mmr+oil+pump+paint

 

[Candy10]

Right on, thanks guys. Looking at L&M site right now, and forgot about Brenspeed. The guys at GTR recommended against mmr as well. Kinda settles that.

Definitely dont want to cheap out, but cant drop $30k either.

 

[weather man]

Coast High Performance is where my shortblock came from. My builder says the engine looks very well built to him. Have yet to get it all installed and running though.

Used to be good. Use now for modular parts at your peril.

 

[Candy10]

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119200&highlight=mmr+oil+pump+paint

Ive read some shit in my searching, but gawd damn. Fuck that LOL.

 

[konablue11gt]

BES Racing : http://www.besracing.com/ builds some of the best there is and from all the pricing Ive done seem to be very competitive . Follow the link and give them a call

 

[Candy10]

BES Racing : http://www.besracing.com/ builds some of the best there is and from all the pricing Ive done seem to be very competitive . Follow the link and give them a call

Thanks!

 

[Wes06]

Ive read some shit in my searching, but gawd damn. Fuck that LOL.

so that help sway you away? lol

 

[hockeygod]

I would second brenspeed.

 

[stkjock]

L&M
RGR
MPR

top 3 mod motor shops.

 

[Candy10]

so that help sway you away? lol

HAhaha, yep.

I would second brenspeed.

Noted.

L&M
RGR
MPR

top 3 mod motor shops.

Thanks, and also for moving this. Wasn't sure where to put it

 

[05gtowner]

Local to you is Mannys Hardcore Performance www.mhpengines.com
he has a pretty good rep from what I hear with the lightening crowd. His nickname is mustang Manny so he knows his way around them.

 

[86GT351]

Contact Tim at MPR in Boynton Beach Florida. Across the country but worth the wait! 561-588-0188

 

[Marble]

Are you having an actual shortblock made or buying an off the shelf short block?

 

[Candy10]

Got my feelers out, lets see who wants this business. Thanks for the input, all.