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Chief Engines
I'm looking for first hand feedback on Chief engines. A couple of weeks ago I dropped an exhaust valve and punched it through the head. Looks like I am gonna need a new head some rockers and a piston . I got everything apart and am now looking for a reputable builder to put it back together, dyno and tune the motor.
I have heard good things about Chief but its always second or third hand. Friend of a friend kind of thing. I want to hear straight from the horses mouth, so if you have had any experience with Chief please reply and let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Jim |
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ask Primal Instinct or Nauti Kitty bot have em both love em
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Faster
I can tell you from working directly with Tommy and the crew and being in the same business as they are that they are the best people you can possibly be associated with. As far as the work you need to have done I do not think you can find a better shop to deal with. Good luck Sincerely Laz Mesa |
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You couldn't do better.
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Originally Posted by BROWNIE
You couldn't do better.
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One Word, Honest
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Originally Posted by MYPANTERA28
One Word, Honest
Anyone else gonna chime in? |
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does Cheif do rebuilds or just packages?
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Originally Posted by dyno
does Cheif do rebuilds or just packages?
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Originally Posted by dyno
does Cheif do rebuilds or just packages?
Answer is yes |
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Faster!,
You won't find a more honest sincere gentleman to do business with, PERIOD. I have a pair of 950's in my 41 and they run like the "EVERREADY BUNNY", they just keep on running, and running, and running. :bunny: I know of a gentleman that is running CHIEF's in his raceboat and after a whole season of racing, the leak-down was still only 2-5%. That's pretty damn good! As for the question about re-builds, Tommy does it all, new power, re-builds, maintenance, etc. Robert |
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Their Greatttttttttttt :d :d
Donz Jr Mike |
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It looks as if you got your answer and all of the above responses still dont do enough justice to the character and reputation of Tommy and the entire Chief Engines crew. Hands down one of, if not the finest in the business.
Sean Stinson P.S. As Mr. Tanner would so eloquantly put it Chief Engines, Enough Said |
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Yeah, Mr. Stinson, but I don't have a picture of Tommy in my avatar like you do, just a couple of his BADA$$ engines in my boat :drink:
Robert |
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We do busness on a regular bassis with Tommy. All the comments above are true. I am sure he will make you happy.
Peter Pavkovich,T-N-T Custom Marine Sales |
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Thanks for all of the comments. I will be calling Tommy soon.
Tonto, my wife said she saw you idling up by our dock on Short Creek near Long Hollow park over the weekend. I think she wants a bigger boat now :D |
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290 hours this year between Ancestral Spirit and Primal Instinct on 950's. No problemo. No going slow either. :cool:
The best. NK :drink: |
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Great People and Great Engines!
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Faster,
Yes I was up there on Friday afternoon. I didn't get the 41 out anymore last weekend as we had a couple of parties to go to so we just took the SeaRay. Which dock was yours? I know of the gentleman with the Skater. Use to ski in that cove in the 80's. Robert |
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Robert,
We are on the same side of the channel as Mike (Skater) just across the little cove from his dock. Unfortunately the Pantera is sitting in the driveway now because of my engine problems. Jim |
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Jim,
What parts do you need? I may have some stuff around here, pistons, rocker arms, valves, etc. Give me a call. 770-720-3241 Robert |
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Tommy is one of the most honest and straight talking in the industry. He makes a great engine and takes the time and effort to make sure his customers are happy. Give him a call, you won't be disappointed.
Then get ready for a lot of hours of very fast, reliable boating. Primal Chief 950's - 135hrs and still pulling strong. |
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