Engine builder recommendation

stickybones · 07-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Well I'm sick to my stomach right now.

I blew a head gasket a couple of weeks ago. I pulled the engine and started dismantling it to see the carnage. Turns out I spun rod bearing #2. Main bearing #3 shows a bit of wear along with rod bearing #3, but nothing that I would think requires a rebuild. Those are the only three I've looked at so far. Doesn't really matter right now what the rest look like because the damage to rod bearing #2 means everything needs to come out and fixed.

Who do the MAGNA members recommend these days? I'm thinking Billy Anderson to the south and Jack Cotton to the north of me. Both are ~190miles away. Anyone in between I can trust? I want to get this done right within a budget I establish with the builder.

Thanks
Mike

1of1547 · 07-02-2009, 07:13 AM

Bill has everything (machine shop, dyno, etc.) in house now. So the motor does not leave his garage. I have no complaints about his service. He always treated me good, including staying open late for me to get parts that I needed.

3.8junkie · 07-02-2009, 08:26 AM

Gill Davis - Davis Racing Engines. West Chester, PA 610-738-9585. He might want to do it - mainly top fuel. I trust him.

Did our Stage 2.

87 WE2 · 07-02-2009, 09:46 PM

We can take care of you. Give Jim a call (610) 721-4695. We are just 10 min off I-95 near the airport.

07-01-2009, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
stickybones Now what? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lake Hopatcong, NJ Posts: 431	Engine builder recommendation Well I'm sick to my stomach right now. I blew a head gasket a couple of weeks ago. I pulled the engine and started dismantling it to see the carnage. Turns out I spun rod bearing #2. Main bearing #3 shows a bit of wear along with rod bearing #3, but nothing that I would think requires a rebuild. Those are the only three I've looked at so far. Doesn't really matter right now what the rest look like because the damage to rod bearing #2 means everything needs to come out and fixed. Who do the MAGNA members recommend these days? I'm thinking Billy Anderson to the south and Jack Cotton to the north of me. Both are ~190miles away. Anyone in between I can trust? I want to get this done right within a budget I establish with the builder. Thanks Mike __________________ 1987 GN -> 11.81@117.8mph...93+alky thru the cat w/ a TA49 2005 Subaru Forester XT 2007 TB SS

07-02-2009, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
1of1547 All Go, No Show!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,365	Bill has everything (machine shop, dyno, etc.) in house now. So the motor does not leave his garage. I have no complaints about his service. He always treated me good, including staying open late for me to get parts that I needed. __________________ Doug Martin, aka "D-HAM" Old Reliable, 1987 WE4 "Rat Rod" Best time 10.35@131mph with a PT54 New combo-10.58@131 with SMC Alcohol Tuned by Anderson Performance Maryland MAGNA Representative

07-02-2009, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
3.8junkie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 547	Gill Davis - Davis Racing Engines. West Chester, PA 610-738-9585. He might want to do it - mainly top fuel. I trust him. Did our Stage 2. __________________ Kelli &/or Charles Cox - 86 T-type (stage II) Just about finished 87 Turbo T "real" stock and slow 26K miles 87 Turbo T mild 10.96 89 TTA (garage queen) #1234 under 7K miles 13.01 99 TA 13.10 I KNOW CPP ARE THIEVES !!!!!

07-02-2009, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
87 WE2 Buick Turbo Performance Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Area, PA Posts: 1,697	We can take care of you. Give Jim a call (610) 721-4695. We are just 10 min off I-95 near the airport. __________________ 87 GRAND NATIONAL: 80 Malibu Wagon, Turbo Buick powered 86 T-TYPE: Light Chestnut Met. Sold

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