SPF engine choices

[m5extc]

My car is coming into Redwood City. I do know Stephen and his work very well. I have been dealing with Dennis at Redwood City/Reno for a while now. I am a master technician, so I don't see a problem doing an install myself. My biggest hurdle is finding the right supplier.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by m5extc

My car is coming into Redwood City. I do know Stephen and his work very well. I have been dealing with Dennis at Redwood City/Reno for a while now. I am a master technician, so I don't see a problem doing an install myself. My biggest hurdle is finding the right supplier.

Got it. Best of luck with your engine choice and build.

BTW - What color? Don't say blue with white stripes.

[Randy Rosenberg]

Originally Posted by m5extc

My car is coming into Redwood City. I do know Stephen and his work very well. I have been dealing with Dennis at Redwood City/Reno for a while now. I am a master technician, so I don't see a problem doing an install myself. My biggest hurdle is finding the right supplier.

I think you've been given some good recommendations for local engine builders, and you've been given advice to use a local engine builder.

There are some local folks who have purchased non-locally built engines and either installed them themselves or hired someone to do so. The most prominent seem to include: Roush, CHP, FMS and Keith Craft. I'm sure there are others.

Since you are doing the installation yourself, then you do not have the issue of "downtime, waiting for the engine to be R/R'd", which occurs if one purchases a remotely built crate motor and hires someone to install it. I imagine that with a locally built motor, getting support will be easier.

The issue boils down to whether you want to deal with someone locally or remotely if you have an engine problem. Like buying product over the internet, you will probably find that buying remotely will cost less, however you will have shipping costs to deal with. Depending upon how your view your budget, maybe you can consider spending locally on an engine the cost you are saving by performing your own installation, however I'm not trying to pry into your budget...

Being a master techinician, maybe the best thing for you to do to talk to the all of the major suppliers, locally and remotely, and determine which builder is the one which you feel will give you the support you will need (I can't judge how much support you will need), so it is hard to make a specific recommendation. I can only imagine that a local builder will be more available to you to provide support. I remember when I had my SPF finished - I was in regular contact with the installer about all sorts of details, so I'm really happy that I chose a local installer.

I don't think I helped much, but to increase my post count.

Good luck,
Randy...