Looking for good SS/Stock engine guru in east Ohio/west PA

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by rustang

Local shop that had been doing my work closed its doors.

Looking for a good shop experienced in limited rules type engines. Stock, Super Stock, Comp Eliminator, etc..

I'm running a Small block Ford but they don't necessarily need to be specialized in Ford.

Thanks

I always think these kinds of questions are a waste of time without the most basic piece of information included: "HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND?"

[rustang]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I always think these kinds of questions are a waste of time without the most basic piece of information included: "HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND?"

I'm not telling you how much I have to spend...let's talk about what I need done then we can talk money.

I don't understand why my question's a waste of time!? I had a damn good engine shop in my area and they closed up. Their engine guy would even come to the track to help tune. He left for Nascar country and there's simply nothing in my area that I've found so far that is comparable in quality of work and knowledge.

Also, I have a job that takes up a good portion of my time. So I don't want to travel 800 miles (there always seems to be at least one unplanned extra trip). I just think there has to be a good shop within 200 miles of me...somewhere I can drive to and back in less than a day.

I have a decent, (semi!)-competitive motor. It was built in 2006. I've just torn it down and want to freshen it (I rattled the motor once when it was new, and I think I may have compromised ring seal, etc), and at the same time need someone to take an experienced look at the combo and see what I can do to improve.

[Bub Whitaker]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I always think these kinds of questions are a waste of time without the most basic piece of information included: "HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND?"

Well Jeff, I think you managed to halfway piss him off... well maybe 3/4...

[Dave Ficacci]

Brian Tilburg
Montoursville PA
570-998-2689

[rustang]

Thanks all. Great info. I'll be making a phone call or two tomorrow!

BTW....I was kinda pissed, got a chuckle out of the responses, lol!

[Jeff Lee]

Well the question was quite broad. Stock, SS or Comp. Could be over $100K.

And if my matter of fact response kinda pissed you off, you'll have REAL fun racing!

[rustang]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Well the question was quite broad. Stock, SS or Comp. Could be over $100K.

And if my matter of fact response kinda pissed you off, you'll have REAL fun racing!

I never said I race these classes, nor do I plan to, but 100K is a bit extreme for a Stock Eliminator engine I don't doubt it they are out there, though.

How much do you have in your engine?

I think 20-30k is probably more realistic for Stock Eliminator but I may be a bit naive. Less if you have access to the right tools, are a bit lucky, and you work your *** off.

I've been racing off and on for 20 years now. It can be fun but sometimes can be an all-day plane crash. I think I wouldn't mind putting you on the trailer, though

[Jack Matyas]

rustang -- if you check around a little you'll find that Mr. Bub has had a fast Ford or two in his past.....check it out ! ! !

[hadtobethere]

Originally Posted by Bub Whitaker

Well Jeff, I think you managed to halfway piss him off... well maybe 3/4...

Now...that is funny