[scorpio ps]

Let's hear it from all you race gals and guys. If you had 10-12k to spend on a crate motor, which engine builder would it come from. What size, block material iron or aluminum, carb or FI. The car is a 70 gto and the motor needs to be very stout street type that is reliable, does not overheat and run on 92 pump gas. Jim Hand, I read your book and it was very informative, but I don't have the time the knowledge or the equipment to do it myself. Perhaps you can jump in here and share your words of wisdom.

[Jim Hand]

Scorpio,
We consider all the guys listed to be capable and reliable - othrwise they would not have been listed in our book. And at the time Ken Crocie (LA area) was not building engines, or he also would also have been listed. I suggest you talk with those builders in your general area, or all of them.

For best street performance, always use the largest engine (455). And I have fairly good performance with the larger engine at the track, also. You just don't have to push them as hard to obtain good power!

Jim Hand

[scorpio ps]

Whats Ken's number.

[quick67bird]

Which Ken? The one in Florida Known as Pontiac Dude Ken Keefer or Ken Brewer of Pacific Performance in California.

Robert

[Jim Hand]

This is the E mail address I have listed for Ken Crocie, but may not be up to date:

crocie@msn.com

Jim Hand

[KEN CROCIE]

I'm at crocie@msn.com. Ph# 909-980-1451. web = www.hoenterprises.com
Jim: Thank you for the mention.

[Jagtec1]

Spotts would be my first choice.

[grnmnstr]

Choose the most reputable PONTIAC engine builder that is closest to you.
Where are you located??

[roadrage david]

C.V.M.S aka mr-p body . would and wil be my chooice for sutch a stout engine

[Johnny406]

Look on pontiacdude.cc He has several crate motor options.

[tom s]

Ken did my RA V engine,great job.If your in the north west you might check with Dave at SD performance.He also did a engine and a few sets of heads for me.Tom

[75TA]

If you are in the Ohio area, I would recommend DCI Motorsports. I am sure he can provide you what you need.

[scorpio ps]

Originally Posted by tom s

Ken did my RA V engine,great job.If your in the north west you might check with Dave at SD performance.He also did a engine and a few sets of heads for me.Tom

Which Ken? Florida or L.A.

[tom s]

HO Ken,great service.tom

[INJUNTOM]

where are you located Scorpio?

if you are close enough to someone to get some hands on tech support, it may be worthwhile.

[Rob]

I don't think anybody has a crate motor program ready, so I would be a good choice as well.

But check into Keefer/Spotts/PPR they might have crate engine sitting there ready.

-Rob

WWW.ICTCengines.com

[ErikW]

Doubt it. Why won't this dude tell us where he is located?

[KEN CROCIE]

I'd like to hear the definition of what everyone thinks is a "Crate Engine" To me it means a mass produced engine and not necessarily ready to run. I think a lot of guys think of "turn key" when they say "Crate". Turn key being as it sounds-a complete engine that is ready to run after installation by turning the key.Comments-please

[Will]

I think the term crate engine has come to mean any engine delivered to your door in a crate, ready to drop in and run. Whether it be a mass-rebuilder type engine or one where I call up a shop like yours, tell you what I want, then wait a few weeks for it to arrive. In either case, it arrives in a crate and is ready for me to drop it in and run it.

[75TA]

I think a crate motor is one that is completely assembled without the accessories such as pulleys, alternator, power steering, starter and ac. A turn key engine would be one that has all the accessories included. Just my .02