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Full Force

01-11-2015 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by frickstyle (Post 4247714)

I forgot about these guys. I knew they did car stuff, but are they experienced with marine engines and requirements?

May be a viable option in the future....

A buddy recently told me he knows marine stuff also.... I forgot about them, of course I am not looking either though...

flat rate

01-11-2015 02:44 PM

Frank McComas built my 540s couldn't be happier and I don't think he charged me enough!

stimleck

01-11-2015 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by renbull (Post 4247557)

I first ran in to Bob from Bullet Engines at the 1000 Islands Poker Run. He had a performance marine engine sitting on a pallet in his display. It was impressive. We talked about it and then he asked if I'd like to hear it run. Well yes! Next thing he turns on a garden house, hooks up a battery and fires the engine. It was awesome! I visited his shop in Kingston and made a deal to rebuild my Gen IV 454's. They turned out great, increased HP, fired immediately when I put them in the boat and ran flawless for years.

Thanks I guess we sometimes assume that "bad builders" never make good engines lol glad your experience was
good.

chris21hope

01-11-2015 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KAAMA (Post 4247584)

Uhhh....well, not quite yet, bro----mine are the ones that are actually being built right now, but no worries, I know yours are definitely in the line-up. :cool-smiley-011: :D

(I know what you meant, I just could not resist) Let's get together for a beer sometime

Ha! As long as our motors are done by boating season, who cares what order they're in!

Amen on the beers!

snapmorgan

01-11-2015 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frickstyle (Post 4247268)

Hi Joe, did you get your boat fixed?

Are you coming up to Lake Erie / Sandusky this year? I owe you one!

I have all of the parts gathered up and will probably start on it this week. New XR and transom assy, going to go through the engine and freshen it up while I am at it. Eddie Young is building a new fuel injection setup that I am planning on trying.

You never know where I might show up. I plan on starting my boating season at Desert Storm this year and will take it from there. I still have that picture for you from tha Nashville run. If you will PM me your address, I will send it to you.

caseyh

01-11-2015 10:29 PM

I like Ron sprol and mark boos

Ron is doing my motors right now 598s

hammerdown500

01-11-2015 10:34 PM

Eddie young, Ron sporl. Both are great.

hadleycat

01-12-2015 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hadleycat (Post 4246807)

My engine is at Champion Performance in Centerlie MI right now. Just beginning the rebuild process for the first time. Wish me Luck!

Talked with the guys at Champion today. Everything is going great.

hadleycat

01-15-2015 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hadleycat (Post 4248219)

Talked with the guys at Champion today. Everything is going great.

Stopped in to Champion Performance today to look over my disassembled engine and discuss the new build. Joe Soller took the time to look over all the parts of my engine with me and explain the condition of my pistons, bearings etc. I brought a list of questions with me and Joe answered every one of them thoroughly. We then discussed options for the new build and Joe made some recommendations. We agreed on the direction I would like to take with my build and Joe is preparing an itemized list of all parts and labor for the new build. I couldn't be more happy with my visit. Shop is very neat and professional looking.
I was curious about some builds they had in progress and Joe showed me around including some high profile builds in progress:)

Full Force

01-27-2015 08:11 PM

Sooo...... got a call from my machinist today, my shortblocks all done and ready to be picked up!!! 3 week turnaround!! he started on my stuff 1-5-15

Anyone in Ohio or surrounding don't hesitate to give Ray at Victory engines a call, tell him Quickchange Tim sent ya!!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...84607526,d.eXY

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