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#1 _Liam_

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 01:48 PM

Hey guys just starting a thread for all the guys on this forum (myself included who will be looking for an engine in the next year or two.)

Just add your state and your company you trust, maybe a small cameo on them so I can add them to this post and make this into a good informative thread.

Mine was QLD - Autotech Engineering in Toowoomba. These guys did an amazing job on my best mates VL Turbo, doing many custom billet parts and airbrushing, transforming the Standard RB30 Turbo motor to a fairly tough and reliable 700 HP weapon at 18 psi boost.

edit: Autotech may no longer be around, I think they have moved into Brisbane so at this stage that may be a bum steer. Please add yours though.

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 11:08 PM

Noone on this site uses an engine builder eh? I find that hard to believe.

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 11:16 PM

I have an engine builder... but he's exclusive and prepares racecars inc mine and not much else

So can't help with the list

Give it time... others will pipe up

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 11:22 PM

I have an engine builder... but he's exclusive and prepares racecars inc mine and not much else

So can't help with the list

Give it time... others will pipe up


Fair enough thank you for replying anyway.

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 11:23 PM

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

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Posted 13 January 2011 - 11:36 PM

Thanks Lee!

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Posted 14 January 2011 - 05:27 PM

ian walker @lilydale engine reconditioning top bloke top work and fantastic prices the only engine builder ive been to when you dont cringe at the price he charges

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Posted 14 January 2011 - 05:47 PM

Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/ does alot of work for friends of mine and also my self does not only engines but pretty much anything from diffs conversions roll cages to custom rear mounted turbo set ups everything lol :) i had hubby help type all that out lol

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Posted 14 January 2011 - 06:01 PM

Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo, awesome bloke builds some of the toughest engines in Aus . Also holds world record for n/A 6 cyl in a torana i might add !!!

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Posted 14 January 2011 - 09:43 PM

So far we have:

QLD: Autotech, Toowoomba

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

VIC: Ian Walker - Lilydale engine reconditioning, Melbourne
Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/, Melbourne

NSW: Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo

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Posted 14 January 2011 - 11:04 PM

So far we have:

QLD: Autotech, Toowoomba

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

VIC: Ian Walker - Lilydale engine reconditioning, Melbourne
Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/, Melbourne
Cavehill Engines Lilydale.
Proprietor S.Jones (my mate Stu, used to be my apprentice years ago)
Rip off, after all, someone has to pay for the work he does for me?..............Right?


NSW: Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo might be in Vic?


Edited by rodomo, 14 January 2011 - 11:06 PM.


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Posted 14 January 2011 - 11:29 PM


So far we have:

QLD: Autotech, Toowoomba

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

VIC: Ian Walker - Lilydale engine reconditioning, Melbourne
Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/, Melbourne
Cavehill Engines Lilydale.
Proprietor S.Jones (my mate Stu, used to be my apprentice years ago)
Rip off, after all, someone has to pay for the work he does for me?..............Right?


NSW: Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo might be in Vic?


Ahh Yeah error on my part. Bendigo is in VIC.

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Posted 15 January 2011 - 12:18 AM

Great to see a link like this one . Once more established it should be a sticky i feel. It would also be nice to have a sticky with proven engine power combos . For example ,
Engine: 308
Power: 350rwhp
Pistons: xxxxx
Cam: xxxxx
Inlet manifold:xxxxxx
I think you get the drift.
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Posted 15 January 2011 - 07:06 AM


So far we have:

QLD: Autotech, Toowoomba

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

VIC: Ian Walker - Lilydale engine reconditioning, Melbourne
Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/, Melbourne
Cavehill Engines Lilydale.
Proprietor S.Jones (my mate Stu, used to be my apprentice years ago)
Rip off, after all, someone has to pay for the work he does for me?..............Right?

haha your not wrong ian was on holidays a while back thought ah bugger it ill get cave hill to do it was atleast 4 times the price
NSW: Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo might be in Vic?



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Posted 16 January 2011 - 12:42 PM

Great to see a link like this one . Once more established it should be a sticky i feel. It would also be nice to have a sticky with proven engine power combos . For example ,
Engine: 308
Power: 350rwhp
Pistons: xxxxx
Cam: xxxxx
Inlet manifold:xxxxxx
I think you get the drift.
:buttrock:


This is the idea, so to have a thread, where it will have recommended engine builders etc cos we all know how much of a pain it is to get a decent builder who will take the time to do what you want etc.

Keep em coming guys! QLD boys, SA boys, NSW boys need to get more involved!

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 12:49 PM

Another for Melbourne

VIC: Flowcraft Heads and Engines, WORK-03 9361 2345, MOB- 0407406540, Eugene

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 12:56 PM

QLD: Peach Performance, Brisbane contact Geoff Adami (07)33526037 or Mob 0433983636

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 01:00 PM

QLD - Townsville
Tony at Brinks Performance in Townsville , very knowledgeable engine builder, very happy with his work,

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http://www.brinksper...m.au/index.html

19 Yarrowee Street Currajong Qld 4812

Ph: +61 7 4779 8288

Fax +61 7 4725 1296

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 01:02 PM

Norwest Engine Centre
Engine Reconditioning - Castle Hill, NSW
(02) 8850 4244
1/ 4 Anella St, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Warren Dicken and Stuart (machinist)
[email protected]

Two of Bert Jones old apprentices. Build HQ race engines and know and love Holden 6cyls.

Top blokes and Warren is happy to spend the time to explain everything and offer options.

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 02:43 PM

QLD: Autotech, Toowoomba
Peach Performance, contact Geoff Adami (07)33526037 or Mob 0433983636, Brisbane
Brinks Performance, contact Tony (07) 4779 8288 or [email protected], Townsville

WA: Paul @ Prestige Automotives, Welshpool

VIC: Ian Walker - Lilydale engine reconditioning, Melbourne
Chris thompson www.catmotorsport.com.au/, Melbourne
Cavehill Engines Lilydale. Melbourne
Rod Rainford - Advanced engine dynamics , Bendigo
Flowcraft Heads and Engines, WORK-03 9361 2345, MOB- 0407406540 attn Eugene, Melbourne

NSW: Norwest Engine Centre, contact Warren or Stuart on (02) 8850 4244 or [email protected], Castle Hill

Great stuff guys. Keep it coming.

#21 _Liam_

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 04:28 PM

MODS it won't let me edit my posts so if one of you can update my last post with this contact information please?

Advance Engine dynamics contact (03) 5443 3883
Prestige Automotives contact (08) 9350 6148
Cavehill Engines contact (03) 9739 5878
Lilydale Engine Reconditioning contact (03) 9735 0516
CAT Motorsport contact Chris 0400 189 313

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 04:58 PM

QLD: Pro Action Motorsports, contact Mick O'dea on (07) 3205 7909, Brisbane
The Performance Centre (EXPENSIVE), contact Jai on (07) 3205 1911, Brisbane
JAZ Performance, contact Jared on 0414 347 886, Brisbane
Hogg Performance, contact Mick on (07) 33764333, Brisbane
JT Automotive, contact (07) 3205 2111, Brisbane

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 05:08 PM

NSW: Trick and Manswetto, contact on (02) 9896 3351, Sydney
CV Performance, contact on (02) 9526 5322, Sydney
St Marys Engines, contact on (02) 9623 7310, Sydney
MRC Dyno, contact on 02) 9634 5399, Sydney
Graham Wilkins Performance Centre, contact Graham on (02) 9674 7037 or go to wilkinsengineering.com.au, Sydney

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 08:36 PM

Speed Works - 1/12 Molan Street, RINGWOOD VIC Ph: 03 9876 0600


http://speedworks.net.au/

Speak with Tony or Justin


#25 _Liam_

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Posted 16 January 2011 - 10:55 PM

Good stuff Matt.




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