Midwest Engine builders

I am wanting to replace the 383 with a 400/451 stroker engine for my 1964 Polara. I have been looking at Muscle Motors, and from what I read they do build a pretty good motor. But, they are located in Michigan, where I'm located in South Central Nebraska I was trying to find a shop closer. We have a good Machine Shop in Hastings (Gessfords Machine), but they specialize in mostly Chevrolet. The motor I would like to install would be totally streetable, running on 91 octane fuels, in the 450+ HP range. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Charley's Speed & Machine
2481 US-30
Blair, NE, 68008
402-426-9681

Give these guys a call and see what they could do for you.

Bogner automotive in Kearny NE. Talk to Marlin Bogner. They are MOPAR NHRA super stock racers and know their stuff! 308-380-8207.

It's a bit of a drive for you, but I use Smith Machine in Wichita, KS. He knows his stuff and is really efficient. He even pointed out a few minor things I didn't realize that really helped me out since I was doing the assembly. Very reasonable pricing too!

Longroof said:

Bogner automotive in Kearny NE. Talk to Marlin Bogner. They are MOPAR NHRA super stock racers and know their stuff! 308-380-8207.

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grubby65 said:

I am wanting to replace the 383 with a 400/451 stroker engine for my 1964 Polara. I have been looking at Muscle Motors, and from what I read they do build a pretty good motor. But, they are located in Michigan, where I'm located in South Central Nebraska I was trying to find a shop closer. We have a good Machine Shop in Hastings (Gessfords Machine), but they specialize in mostly Chevrolet. The motor I would like to install would be totally streetable, running on 91 octane fuels, in the 450+ HP range. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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I would recommend Mid America Racing Engines, they are pretty close to you. Dave Bruns machined, assembled, and dyno'ed my 505 ci Max Wedge engine. Very good work, excellent prices. They are a a great "Mopar" machine shop for sure. I called around to "Mopar" machine shops all over the country and decided on him. I drove to his shop from Utah with all my parts, and then the completed engine was crated and shipped to my home. Dave is also a super nice good man, very easy to work with, which meant a lot to me. My max wedge 505 engine dyno'ed at 620 HP @ 5900 rpm, 620 TQ @ 4800 rpm on 92 octane pump gas! Good parts in this engine, including CNC ported Edelbrock RPM head from Modern Cylinder heads, opened fully to Max Wedge port size, 265 cc intake port. Full max wedge size A&A crossram, 2-600 cfm Edelbrock carbs modified by A&A, Bullet Cam, solid flat tappet, 259/263 @ 0.050 lift, around .600 lift. 4.25 stroke crank, 7.1" rods, Lots of other good parts, too much to list.

Photos of my engine build:
http://www.midamericaracingengines.com/gallery.html

Mid America Racing Engines
1945 West 18th St
Washington, IA 52353
319-653-6282
http://www.midamericaracingengines.com/

"Mid America Racing Engines is located in Washington, Iowa, 30 miles south of Iowa City. Locally owned and operated by Dave and Diane Bruns since 1975, we offer a full service machine shop with all work done in-house. Dave has participated in the Mopar Muscle Magazine Engine Challenge for six years, taking first place in 2006."

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/mopp-0703-2006-mopar-engine-challenge/

Muscle Motors does great work but I understand the desire to find someone closer. I know they ship all over the place.

A buddy has had a few built by MM all have been good....

I have used Chuck Lofgren in Cedar, MN. He now works out of Knowlton's Thunderheads north of Minneapolis. Chuck knows his stuff.

I used Chuck Lofgren out of Cedar, MN for my transmission and rear end. My builder for the motor also used to consult with Chuck when he wanted another opinion on things. He's a mopar specialist and pricey, but does know his stuff.