need a good engine builder - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

97ws6 · 08-29-2006, 10:05 PM

Hey guys i am looking to build an LT-1 stroker motor. What shop have you guys used, i am in the Central Jersey area, Ocean County.

NJSPEEDER · 08-30-2006, 07:24 PM

to get the bottom end together you really just need a good engine builder. the lower portion of the block fits together the same as a Gen1 SBC.

HardcoreZ28 · 08-30-2006, 08:10 PM

PM Sent

97ws6 · 08-31-2006, 02:33 PM

Alright here is what I have decided

Check block, crank and rods for tolerances
Block dipped and cleaned
Magnafluxed to check for cracks
Balance rotating assembly
Bore 30 over to 355,
Align honed for cam and crank
Install new cam bearings, freeze plugs, block plugs
Install stock crank and rods with 30 over pistons
Install new high volume oil pump, radical cam, timing chain, lifters
Install new heads, (probably AFR, maybe Trickflow, or LE), pushrods, roller rockers,
Check piston to valve clearance
Install intake, valve covers, oil pan

This should put me at a complete long ready to install in my car, than I will install it and get a tune.

NJSPEEDER · 08-31-2006, 04:00 PM

nice. do you have a whole head+cam+intake combo worked out yet?

camaroracer1992 · 08-31-2006, 07:52 PM

go to lorenzos in PA he does awesome work

97ws6 · 08-31-2006, 08:08 PM

NO I DONT HAVE THE HEAD AND CAM COMBO PICKED YET, BUT I AM UP FOR SUGGESTIONS

chrisfrom nj · 09-02-2006, 08:09 PM

go with hardcorez28 he did untame daves engine and it runs great

unstable bob gable · 09-02-2006, 10:55 PM

I'd suggest some good rod bolts like ARPs be added to your list.

BluMaj24 · 10-05-2006, 05:19 PM

97WS6. Did you ever find someone good, and how much was the work? I'm looking to do a LT1 build in my 87 IROC, but looking more towards boring .60 over and a friend suggested maybe do a 408 setup. I'm just wondering how much that work is looking to cost me.

JSPERFORMANCE · 10-07-2006, 01:33 AM

I thought you were going to build a stroker.. And .060" bored 350 is a 361 not a 400 or 408.. My number is 215-783-4645 if you would like me to build your engine..

Josh
J.S. Performance

Ian · 10-07-2006, 05:59 AM

FWIW, both Josh from JS Performance and Paul from RPM Resto and Custom are both great guys.

JSPERFORMANCE · 10-08-2006, 09:40 AM

Thank you very much, Ian

njfastestcamaro · 10-10-2006, 10:45 AM

bill cirelly in peterson great work used them to do alot of work and came out great and he will work out everything with u when u drop it off

NJLT1SS · 10-19-2006, 08:15 AM

My motor was done at Bill Ceralli's, they do great machine work. My friend John works there at night, he built my motor. He is there after 6pm or so.

Untamed · 10-20-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisfrom nj

go with hardcorez28 he did untame daves engine and it runs great

+1 What he said.

IROCdan330 · 10-27-2006, 01:42 PM

Josh won't steer you wrong...very easy to get along with, helpful, and does high quality work.

88BluBird · 10-27-2006, 07:13 PM

I Agree..Josh is one stand up dude..and has become..dare i say a good friend..he is the ONLY one i trust to work on the rust bird. ive seen him do numerous projects..he will be building my 355..if he know whats good for`em lol

JSPERFORMANCE · 10-28-2006, 09:07 AM

thanks dan and tim!! And its not rusted its seasoned!! Just think who is gonna suspect a stock rusted firebird with a ultra quiet exhaust to blow their doors off? ultimate sleeper!!!!!!!! But dan still has you by a bit with the IROC (even with the wrong converter)

see you guys later!

IROCdan330 · 10-28-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JSPERFORMANCE

thanks dan and tim!! And its not rusted its seasoned!! Just think who is gonna suspect a stock rusted firebird with a ultra quiet exhaust to blow their doors off? ultimate sleeper!!!!!!!! But dan still has you by a bit with the IROC (even with the wrong converter)

see you guys later!

hardy f-ing har har