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Old 11-05-2009 | 09:50 AM
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Hello from LOTO

Do any of you have experience with an ATECO engine package? Looking at the 540/700.

I have 320 hours on factory 500HPs with carbs in a Formula 353. Thinking of rebuilding but the ATECO may make sense if the quality and depenability are there.

If I rebuild mine; any suggestions as to engine specs or who is the best at LOTO or KC / STL area ?

Thanks, appreciate all the experienced input here !!!

...watchin' the leaves fall in Omaha

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Old 11-05-2009 | 10:30 AM
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I'm looking to do the same as you, would like to hear what people have experienced. Also what about Dyno-flow engines.
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Old 11-05-2009 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack353
Hello from LOTO

Do any of you have experience with an ATECO engine package? Looking at the 540/700.

I have 320 hours on factory 500HPs with carbs in a Formula 353. Thinking of rebuilding but the ATECO may make sense if the quality and depenability are there.

If I rebuild mine; any suggestions as to engine specs or who is the best at LOTO or KC / STL area ?

Thanks, appreciate all the experienced input here !!!

...watchin' the leaves fall in Omaha

Jack353
Let me know if are you going to sell the HP500's. I might be interested in them.
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Old 11-05-2009 | 01:51 PM
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Jack353 and Wildthing357, fyi...if you're looking for reliable offshore performance engines, there are people who bring their engines all the way from the Detroit area and from LOTO to WESCO (Dave Wesseldyk's shop) in the western Michigan area. He is at least worth a phone call or stop in his shop and see some of the wild stuff he builds. Dave's phone is...616-662-2250
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Old 11-05-2009 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wildthing357
I'm looking to do the same as you, would like to hear what people have experienced. Also what about Dyno-flow engines.
Scott at dyno-flow will take good care of you 702-567-0832






Be carefull with At@co
Be prepared to wait forever 4 your chit

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Old 11-05-2009 | 02:27 PM
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I visited the Dyno-flow folks a year or so ago. I think I'm going to look elsewhere although I've never run their product. Sounds like people are happy with Wesco and Riss. I'll contact both
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Old 11-05-2009 | 02:43 PM
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Jack,

Several good places at LOTO to do the work. People like CPR or you can call Doug at http://performanceboatbrokerage.com/ and he can help you out.
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Old 11-05-2009 | 04:03 PM
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A couple of things to consider about Wesco.....Dave does not advertise...he does not need to and he is always busy and his work/offshore engines speak for themselves.

Another thing is unless he has his hands full, Dave will always answer his phone. He doesn't run from or avoid people---he has no need to. He is a true professional.
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Old 11-05-2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing158
Scott at dyno-flow will take good care of you 702-567-0832






Be carefull with At@co
Be prepared to wait forever 4 your chit
I'm with Big daddy on staying away from Ateco

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Old 11-05-2009 | 08:55 PM
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i took my 502 carb motors out of my cafe racer and brought them to bill. his estimate was they were not 415 hp more like 385 the way they were rigged. they are now 525 hp 502 cu carb motors. not a hick up boat has never sounded or run so good. bills estimate was right on the money. and so was the time. start now dont wait till all engine builders are busy. my vote is ateco
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