Anyone ever dealt with muscle motors?

[Glew]

looking around for a crate motor, mainly a 400 stroked to a 451. Muscle motors seem to have some affordable crate motors that makes plenty of power. I live in Georgia if anyone knows of some other places that build engines.

 

[moparsteve636]

What are you looking for Big block or small? How radical? Long or short block?

 

[HYRDGOON]

My Crate is from CME Carolina Machine Engines. I found CME better priced than Muscle Motors

 

[mentor70]

i had a real good experience with them many years ago, bought some rods from them, then when i changed my mind like over a year later on the build, they gladly exchanged my parts out for what i need on my new engine, no drama, great guys.

 

[Glew]

Nothing too radical. Definitely a big block to fit in my 68 roadrunner with around 550 to 600 hp and around the same amount of torque. Right now it's a old worn out 383 in it. I figure for the price I'd pay for parts and machine work I would probably come out better with a crate engine.

 

[Meep-Meep]

I know a guy in San Jose that has one of their motors in his 70 Cuda and he is very pleased. Member DennisH is buddies with him and can comment further.

 

[jeepers007]

I bought a set of ported heads from them in the mid 90s. Seem to remember they were good to deal with.

 

[HYRDGOON]

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Here's the pic of my Dyno results for the 522. it was $6996 plus I bought their carb, ignition and Mopar performance valve covers which came to just under 8 grand. Lots of other options to go with and they'll work with you as well.

 

[benno440]

my 505 stroker is all muscle motors, very helpful, good priced, quality items, and is mopar only guy so thats a bonus

 

[Glew]

Looks like I might go with CME. I like the fact they have a warranty also. Did you have to buy the 6 pack package with your 522 Hyrdgoon?

 

[biomedtechguy]

I have been doing some research on a RB stroker and also called CME. I called Indy and wondered who pi$$ed in their Cheerios. Richie at CME sounded enthusiastic about the build and the price is right. I have other priorities on my list, but when the time comes, I believe that CME will get my money, and more importantly, my confidence.