Thread: Anyone know a good engine builder/supplier?
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Old 01-16-2003, 08:38 PM
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Thumbs up Why not buy the 514 SVO and.....
Change the cam to an hydraulic roller? This willl cut HP to + ~ 550 and make maintenance easy. You could also have it balanced and blueprinted while you are at it. Compression is 9.8 to 1

Just keep in mind : They are "hot run" but there is no warranty.


If you want a custom built motor, the consensus here at CC is Southern automotive.. I hear good things about them and if I order a Ford performance motor in the future, they get my first consideration.

One last note:

With aluminum heads you can go to 10.5 to 1 with no pinging, on 91 octane.. this is just heresay, and also my experience with motorcycle motors.
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