croatbob

Lol. I guess that's what the net is for. Weed out good builders from the rest

jon6.0

Everybody is going to have a couple problems happen every once in a while and the net does tend to magnify when people have problems, that being said, I saw their name mentioned too much for my comfort level.

realcanuk

When I am considering something like an engine, a good part of my decision is based on how I feel talking to the suppliers. Texas Speed and Livernois, although I am sure are capable of some great work, are too big for my liking. I spoke with salesman who really didnt seem all that interested in helping me make good choices. Obviously these shops put out way more engines than the small ones and as a result, will have more problems. Its how those problems are handled that counts. Speak to the suppliers and you will get a good feeling when you are talking to the right one.

C6 Curtis

I would call around and get quotes from a local "good" machine shops in the area for the pistons. Obviously you will have to buy the bearings and studs etc. shouldn't be more then 3-4k total for the bottom end.

-Curtis

Unreal

Livernois treated us great. I bought the motor through one of their dealers and they just dealt with the whole manager Dave A. He rocked and kept us up to date. Then again they sell tons of Livernois parts/motors/heads/cams so he treats them good.

old motorhead

Agree. I recently had a motor built by one of the most well respected shops in the country. It lasted 50k miles before a cam bearing went t!ts up. Its replacement is coming from TxSpeed. The rep from TxSpeed knew his stuff. And my motor will be done before I'm too old to enjoy it.

realcanuk

As you can see from the posts you will find happy customers from all the shops (and unhappy ones if you search enough). You have to remember that its people with problems that tend to post on the internet about them. The ones with no problems are just happily driving their cars.
I got this piece of art from LME. It came in a timely manner other than a 2 week delay because Bryan wasnt satisfied with one of the pistons and waited for a replacement. I had no problem with that !! So far it is running flawlessly and I hope it will for many miles.

croatbob

on the texas speed issue....usually the only way ppl can price the way they do is volumne of sales. volumne of sales requires ppl to buy there product and if there product was rubbish they would have a hard time moving it and effecting therer purchasing power of associated parts which doesnt seem the case. ok u wont get the personal service etc but if the product was **** they wouldnt have a 3-9 momth wait time and they wouldnt have been in business for so long correct?

croatbob

Surprisingly Dallas performance are coming in with the best deal. Built engine, twin plate clutch, 1000hp fuel system, alky meth, 8 rib direct drive pulley upgrade, tune n labour at 20k. Thought a big name like that wud b expensive as well modifying a Vette lol

Arun@Dasilvamotorsports

LS7 block-JUNK
LS3 block-JUNK
LS2 block-great!
iron block-awesome!

Billy Briggs can build a badass motor, on budget and on schedule.

old motorhead

Wasn't aware of ls3 block being junk. What is so much better about ls2 version?

Arun@Dasilvamotorsports

Look at the sleaves-top and bottom.

old motorhead

Damn, I'm running an LS3 and LQ4 with an LS2 sitting in the shop. All are buttoned up and I can't get any kind of look at the sleeves. What bothers you about the sleeves in the LS3? What's going on in the LS2 and LQ4 that makes you more comfortable with them?

Arun@Dasilvamotorsports

LS2 has much thicker sleeves-been pushed to 1500 rwhp before splitting.

LQ4 can make 1500 rwhp all day, everyday for years-drill and tap for
1/2" studs for aftermarket thick deck castings and ur golden.

LS3 sleeves are thin-off center from top to bottom and crack because of that.

0Taylor@DallasPerformance

That also included Darton sleeving your LS7 block to negate the issues Arun is mentioning as well

Arun@Dasilvamotorsports

U can't go wrong with DP-only place my car would go if I lived anywhere in Texas.

And Texas is a HUGE state!