Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

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01-25-2006 | 11:35 AM

zimm17

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Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

I'm moving to Virginia Beach, and will looking around for an engine builder for a 540 buildup next year. Any recommendations of shop within driving range of VA beach/Norfolk?

01-25-2006 | 01:23 PM

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Re: Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

Joey Griffin - he is in Washington NC. About 2 2.5 hours away. "bout the only guy worth a darn close by.

When you get here, hook up with the HRPA. We'll gladly show you around:
http://hrpa.homestead.com/homepage.html

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01-25-2006 | 02:00 PM

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Re: Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

Any contact info or website for Joey Griffin?

01-25-2006 | 05:32 PM

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Re: Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

Coleman Machine Shop Gloucester, VA 804-693-3632

He does all machine work for Richard at Grave Diggers. Also has dyno facuilty in house.

01-27-2006 | 09:47 PM

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Re: Any good engine builders in Viginia Beach area?

Hey Zimm, look forward to meeting you. You're gonna like it around here. Pensacola is good and I spent many a good night there over the years in the Nav. But way too much to choose from here. The hardest part is always choosing what to do. Man you gotta luv it...