Hi
I am currently looking for a engine rebuilder in illinois or wisconsin. I have twin 454's that are in need of rebuild. Anyone have some suggestions on who to use or not to use?

Thanks in Advance
Donnie

Ateco would probably be the closest
http://www.atecoengines.com/

don,i use opel engineering on all my stuff..never and i mean NEVER had any problem's with any of his work..im on my tenth year with my x18 engine and i am always on the throttle(5000-6000) rpm range and it never gave me a lick of problems.. ask for ted..
Addition,,they have cnc equipment and know how to use it !!! im not knocking atc@ but when time is the matter and ted says he will have it done at such a date its done and done rite,,atc@ another story from what i have read and heard..
http://www.opelengineering.com/

you'll be real happy with Dave Weseldyk @ Wesco
good luck & shoot me a pm and i'll give you the details you need

I've always heard great things about him and never any complaints.

Thanks everyone I was just talking to someone today that used ateco he said stay away. they are slow and full of bullshi*. His 15K engine lasted 8hrs of run time. So that is out of the question. Thanks I will be contacting some of the ones everyone listed
Thanks

I've got a guy for you. He is right over the border in Wisconsin. He has built 6 motors for me and numerous other people. Very knowledgeable and great pricing. PM me for his info or call me at 847-902-9702.

Smitty

Im having my new engine built by PSLONAKER, also known as Paul. Without a question the best person I can think of when it comes to help and building engines and knowledge of engines. I have seen his work and know of a few boats out there that have his motors and have NEVER had a lick of problems. He's not the type to brag so I'll do it for him, has been of great help to me and to many people on here. Last engine I bought remanufactured from eagle engines and will never do that again. It just threw a rod after maybe 30hrs of use. If i were in your shoes I would ship your engines out to him and have him personally build them. He takes time to make sure everything is the way is supposed to and does a few things to give that puppy a few extra horses. His work speaks for itself, do your research and you will not be disatisfied. Only person I would have touch my engines is pslonaker. Everyone has their own opinions and I respect that but from what I have seen he is the best out there. Just my opinion and a lot of people's opinion that know him.