Can anyone recommend an engine builder in the Western New York, eastern Ohio area? Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland area? Thanks.

Dont worry about the area - go with a good builder

That's a good point and I would definitely ship the engines somewhere if I had to, but I figure being this close to the lakes and being willing to travel a few hours in each direction that I might be able to find someone close. There are two places in the Buffalo area I am considering. The first one is Jan-Cen, if anyone is familiar with Pro Mod then you heard of them, they are always at the top battling Jim Oddy. They claim to know marine motors, but I don't know if they really have that much marine experience. The other is J+L Performance, who I THINK does the engines on the Flying Tiger cat.

bck,
Michael's Racing Engines has been my shop of choice for 17 years now, never a problem. I send a lot of work their way. I just finished up my 502's for my 382 FasTech and we ended up with 620 HP and 602 ft/lbs. They are located in notheast Ohio. Jeff

I'm familiar with Mentor, how far is the shop from you?

25 miles southwest

Richie Zul and JCPerformance are in New York. I'm not sure how far they are from you. You can't go wrong with either one.

Zigourous is up there some where, I believe in New Jersey

Zul, JC, or MRD down on Long Ilsand
Kurt's down in NJ
Gellner, or PRI Marine in Cleveland

Thanks