L.I. Engine Builders??
 

Can anyone from the Long Island New York area recommend a local engine builder who I can speak with about building a reliable 425HP+ engine.

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FullThrottleMarine in Glen Cove. I think Tom's OSO name is TomFTM. He 's a good guy that knows his stuff.

Craig :)

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There is also MRD and Zul, but I don't think they'd be interested.
425 is not that much of an upgrade. What are you starting with?
Puder would know, but I think he'd point you to TOMFTM too.
And Toms OL is nice too, he was at the MB poker run.
You shoulda asked this question a week ago. ;)

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When you say LI, NY and reliable motors, I think Richie Zul.

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I agree...Falcon High Performance in Hampton Bays will build also, but it might be too small for them too. Why not just get the Merc 496HO? It's a great engine for that HP range.

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When I say 425+ I mean I would also go higher I just want reliability. My only problem with just dropping in a merc is that the boat has a volvo in it. I am pretty sure that limits me on my options...

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and I ask now because I got that itch from the MB poker run....

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I am very impressed with Falcon....

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Would any of these guys even work on Volvos?
Richie Zul is a very nice guy.
There were some boats w/ MRDs at the run also.

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I don't think they would...

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Try sending a PM to TOMFTM

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Definatly go with Falcon. I was out there yesterday bringing them my new exhaust and I spent alot of time talking to Joe, their main engine builder. Super nice guy and his main goal is solid power with reliability. They keep a fairly low profile but do a great job taking care of customers and their boats. They work on boats like the OL pictured above with a pair of 1300hp motors, and others with stock power. I'm sure they will have no problem building whatever you want. 631-723-0794

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I think "blue lightning " is out there somewhere too..... No personal experience with them but I have herd good things from a few people .

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falcon, MRD and zul if you want to spend big $. Falcon might not be as much $$$ as the others.

I think Full Throttle and tom would biuld you a damn good engine and not charge you insane money.

If i needed a new engien i'd probably go with tom.

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I've got a new 468 ci Bandit that I need to sell..600+ hp...if you're intersted.

Marty

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Blue Lightning is in CT, they're definitely worth a call. DJD had nothing but praise for them.

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use the volvo flywheel housing cover from your current BB, I had to get a new Merc one because the motor I bought has a volvo one on it , Chris Martin may still have the one we pulled off mine. BTW 425hp will put that in the 70 range :D
personally I wouldnt want too much more HP , remember its a STEPPED HULL :D Opps thats another thread

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Here's the former "Can You Hear Me Now?" now powered by Falcon.

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Thanx for the recomendations guys..looks like I have a little bit of homework ahead of me before I decide on what to do and who to let do it. I will keep you guys posted...

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Johnny,
I am presently building a 540. I am doing it myself, but I got the short block kit ( block, crank, rods, pistons, rings and bearings ) from Scott Schafiroff. He had the best deals by far for the parts. Give them a call, ask for Vinny B. Tell him Vinny P. with the 540 gave you his number. 631-218-7530..

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Johnny look for drop in ready to go motor , 496ho or 502 mpi that someone is pulling with under a 100 hrs

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i heard shafiroff was getting into the marine biz...and i heard he's a whiz on with pro street stuff...good luck with the 540s...let us know how yours turns out...