Engine builder thread, good? bad? what is a good time frame???
01-11-2015 | 11:19 AM
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From: Olmsted Falls,Ohio Marblehead,Oh
A buddy recently told me he knows marine stuff also.... I forgot about them, of course I am not looking either though...
01-11-2015 | 06:19 PM
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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.
good.
01-11-2015 | 08:46 PM
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Amen on the beers!
01-11-2015 | 09:40 PM
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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.
01-12-2015 | 10:49 AM
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01-15-2015 | 06:34 PM
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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
I was curious about some builds they had in progress and Joe showed me around including some high profile builds in progress
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01-27-2015 | 08:11 PM
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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
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
