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steveh1209 10-15-2008 07:35 PM

need an engine builder
 
Does anyone have any recommendations for an engine builder in the MD Baltimore area, even DE or northern VA.

With so many internet companies being unreputable or out of my price range. I don't need a 20k motor in a 25k boat!

I'd like to find someplace local to do most of the machine work and some of the assy. I can do the rest.

I need a 550HP motor built. I'd like a place to be experienced in marine but i can't seem to find anybody i would trust.

Thanks

jayhawk261 10-15-2008 07:42 PM

Contact MDGPerformance here on the board. He is in Edgewater and has a sterling reputation. I haven't had any work done by him, but have talked to him many times. He is good people.

Griff 10-16-2008 02:05 AM

Why not just put a 500efi takeout in it????? It will be worth more than a custom engine when you go to sell it.

steveh1209 10-16-2008 06:51 AM

Thanks.
i thought about a 500efi. original motor was mpi. i'd really like to have carb motor. there are a lot of options it makes it hard to decide sometimes. Resale value definitly a factor.

bleachers 10-16-2008 07:04 AM

had my engines done by mancini machine in catonsville, they are good guys that have been in bussiness for many many years and really helped me out. work is done properly and you get what you pay for, they also deal with mdg performance, that is where i am having dyno work done

Griff 10-16-2008 12:43 PM


Originally Posted by steveh1209 (Post 2716995)
Thanks.
i thought about a 500efi. original motor was mpi. i'd really like to have carb motor. there are a lot of options it makes it hard to decide sometimes. Resale value definitly a factor.

Go with a carbed 500HP then.

Biggus 10-16-2008 01:27 PM

Given your location, you owe it to yourself to give Dave at MDG Performance a call. He builds a bullet proof combination and is honest as the day is long. This spring, MDG built a pair of 540/650hp motors for Konrad R&D. They have proven to be exceptionally reliable.

I highly recommend MDG Performance

Kurt
Konrad Marine

bleachers 10-16-2008 02:50 PM

i have a bunch of 500hp parts some brand new if that would help you out and i am 10 mins. away from you.

steveh1209 10-16-2008 06:30 PM

Thanks. I've heard of mancini before. i forgot about them. MDG is new to me. It's good to get to know what's out there local.

Bleachers : Let me know what you got? I may need sometging you have.

Freekazz 10-16-2008 07:57 PM

call coil racing engines @ (815) 363-6950 HE IS THE BEST!! McHenry Il. His engines have been in some of the best cars in hot rod mag. Very resonably priced.

Boater8987 10-16-2008 08:10 PM

MMMMMMMMMMMDDDDDDDDDDDDGGGGGGGGGGG !!!
Like they said Dave is a very good engine builder and a Spectre Dealer. Jay the former owner of Spectre installed several of Dave's motors in Spectre Cats call him for an opinion 727-546-3000 Dave at MDG # 410-956-5381

BillK 10-16-2008 08:14 PM

Steve,

Take a look at this one in the classifieds. I know him and I did the heads on the engines. I dont think you could go wrong with it. It is a bit shy of 550, but should be bulletproof. Nothing but the best parts.

Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md
301-843-5700

chuckels 10-16-2008 09:45 PM

Dave MDG Performance!!!!!!!!!!

kidapache 10-16-2008 10:07 PM

motors
 

Originally Posted by steveh1209 (Post 2716672)
Does anyone have any recommendations for an engine builder in the MD Baltimore area, even DE or northern VA.

With so many internet companies being unreputable or out of my price range. I don't need a 20k motor in a 25k boat!

I'd like to find someplace local to do most of the machine work and some of the assy. I can do the rest.

I need a 550HP motor built. I'd like a place to be experienced in marine but i can't seem to find anybody i would trust.

Thanks

We do motors too we are in N.J. lasassa racing.com great prices we do 571hp at 5700rpm for $12,000 + shipping

bleachers 10-17-2008 06:25 AM

steveh1209, give me a call if you want to look at what parts i have to see if they will fit what you want to put together. 443-324-6979

offshoredrillin 10-17-2008 06:33 AM

I live in sykesville, I highly recommend MDG, only about 40 mins to get there, full dyno on site..build tested run, ready to drop in... He made this boat run like a dream...


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ezstriper 10-17-2008 06:39 AM

if you are looking for a complete engine I have a new 482 w/177 weiand blower, complete from blower carb to offshore 10 qt pan, $7500, Rob

cigarette 38 10-21-2008 10:36 AM

Hey don't use CMS in Middle River...if you do you will be sorry...


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