Looking for an experienced turbo Buick machine shop and engine builder in the Philade

[1987_3.8turboGN]

I am looking for an experienced turbo Buick machine shop and engine/trans builder in the Philadelphia area. I am looking to build up a 500hp at the fly wheel street car. Last fall I blew head gasket and toasted my bearings from the coolant mixing with the oil so I will need to totally rebuild the short block and might as well upgrade while I am at it.
Thanks in advance

 

[Firechaser]

I've heard good things from the magna members for MAR Automotive...their right on Orchard St in Phila. I am in the process of having a forged/stroked bottom end built by Lorenzo in Hulmeville, PA...I can't honestly comment on him yet because he is just beginning the basic hot tank and magging right now but after speaking with him and his knowledge about these engines I feel confident in my decesion.

 

[1987_3.8turboGN]

thanks for the fast response. keep me updated because ill probbably get this all rolling some time in may.

 

[Firechaser]

OK, I can give u one update now....this is getting expensive

 

[1987_3.8turboGN]

haha i bet. Im hoping mine is gonna be around 8k for the engine and trans

 

[ttypewe4jim]

are you going to pull and install the motor your self or have someone do it?

 

[Renato Velati]

Dan Smith

Give Dan Smith a call. (609) 841-1552. He's from South Jersey and was mentioned in an issue of GM HighTech Performance magazine. I bought a new Eagle forged crank from him last year (lucked out). Very knowledgeable and has built many Buick motors.

 

[ttypewe4jim]

1987_3.8turboGN,

Just call Jimmy Dunn in Secane, Pa he is only about a half hour from you... He can walk you threw the whole process start to finsh. He is one of the best in the area when it comes to these cars. His number is (610) 721-4695 or check out Home | Buick Turbo Performance check out the magna section on turbo buicks for more feedback on him.

FYI: "Buick Friendly" Auto Repair & Performance Shops... - TurboBuicks.com

 

[wickedtt]

Machine shop and engine builder my vote is for Dan Smith Camden

 

[1987_3.8turboGN]

Thanks a lot for all the help guys. And yes I will be pulling and installing myself. Also do any of these guys do trans rebuilds cause Im going to be sticking with the 2004R.

 

[thrlskr]

Plenty of recommendations here and most of them are good...just get ready to open the wallet on this build and over budget.

For a trans you can get a full billet trans from CK performance (they are a vendor on this board) for under $2K delivered - smokin deal.

Send a PM to PhillyTurboSix - he just had his motor rebuilt.

Good luck and use the board for information.

Bill