who to go with engine build

[davek]

I have a friend Earl that builds sb/bb mopar engines but does not break them in. I also have a friend Pat that builds and breaks them in, but he is a chevy/ford guy. Pat did my friends 318 and no problems. Pat takes to long TIME meaning a month or 2. Im in no rush since I have to put the charger back together. Who would you go with? I can take the built engine to Pat to break it in. Would that insult him? And if by chance something gos wrong whos to blame. I havent built an engine in over 30 years thats why I want someone else to do it. Thanks

 

[T2R9]

HP engines in NC. If you want it done right he is the guy. Hollis is doing the stroker for my 70.

 

[T2R9]

And he is a meticulous Mopar guy

 

[davek]

My friend Earl does turbo hellcat engines and has a turbo SB on his Rampage. His son drags a challenger and he does his engines.

 

[496 polara]

If you go with a roller cam break in isn't really a concern. Hollis knows what he is doing. You also have Marsh performance and SB Engine Machine in the same area. Sean (SB Engine Machine) did my 505 recently and used another shop to Dyno it. Otherwise I don't think he has a run in stand for flat tappet cam break in.

 

[6PKRTSE]

I am fortunate enough to be able to build mine at work and dyno them.

 

[WileE]

I have a friend Earl that builds sb/bb mopar engines but does not break them in. I also have a friend Pat that builds and breaks them in, but he is a chevy/ford guy. Pat did my friends 318 and no problems. Pat takes to long TIME meaning a month or 2. Im in no rush since I have to put the charger back together. Who would you go with? I can take the built engine to Pat to break it in. Would that insult him? And if by chance something gos wrong whos to blame. I havent built an engine in over 30 years thats why I want someone else to do it. Thanks

On that case, I'd go with Pat. But... things haven't changed in 30 years, I'd do the same today as I did 50+ years ago. Are you getting lazy... like me ?

 

[Hilljack68]

I think taking the Earl-built engine over to Pat is off the table - for the reasons you mentioned: Pat may be insulted or the responsibility factor if something goes wrong. It might be worth having a chat with this Hollis fella. ...of course, will this put you on the outs with both Earl and Pat? Tough call, Dave.

For me, I'd rather have a pure Mopar guy do it.

 

[Don Frelier]

Why not have Earl build it, install it and break it in yourself?

If it's put together properly there should be no issues.

 

[dvw]

I've never run an engine on a stand. Yes it would be nice if there is an issue. Personnally I have faith in my abilities to build a good engine. Leaving nothing to chance and checking everthing during the build. If you do that its far more unlikely that you would have an issue than someone who just tightens the bolts and runs it on a stand. With todays rings the only break in would be a flat tappet cam. Rings will seat instantly with a correct hone job.
Doug

 

[Don Frelier]

Do you really want Pat building your engine?

 

[davek]

Maybe Im getting lazy, my concern is I see people complaining about the cams now a days . Thats the only reason I want it broke in before installing the engine. Stock 318 with RV cam.