Engine Parts Suppliers?
Discussion
Can anyone suggest suppliers in the UK for engine parts?
I know of Real Steel and Repower but no others.
The block I have will also need reboring so any suggestions there would help.
There may also be US suppliers who are prepared to ship to the UK but if Ebay is anything to go by many seem reluctant.
I know of Real Steel and Repower but no others.
The block I have will also need reboring so any suggestions there would help.
There may also be US suppliers who are prepared to ship to the UK but if Ebay is anything to go by many seem reluctant.
Will Summit Racing ship to the UK? Try them and JEGS in the U.S.. Both are excellent with huge catalogs of parts for the Chevy.
Cheers!
-Mack
www.summitracing.com/
www.jegsperformance.com/
Cheers!
-Mack
www.summitracing.com/
www.jegsperformance.com/
Have spent over $10,000 over the years with Summit Racing and the service was exelent. Made order 5 Days later it was here.
Only tip spend as much as you can in one go ie. dont make multiple orders, and see if you can get you other ultima mates to bulk out the order,to make the shipping worth while. Never payed more than Dollar for Pound.
ie. Spent $3200 (just parts) recently and only payed all up £2900 (Inc Shipping to my door).
>> Edited by GTRCLIVE on Monday 23 December 20:58
Only tip spend as much as you can in one go ie. dont make multiple orders, and see if you can get you other ultima mates to bulk out the order,to make the shipping worth while. Never payed more than Dollar for Pound.
ie. Spent $3200 (just parts) recently and only payed all up £2900 (Inc Shipping to my door).
>> Edited by GTRCLIVE on Monday 23 December 20:58
Clive, I didn't know you were a Summit Racing addict?...like myself! Its refreshing to see a fellow engine builder amongst us. Don't worry. At the rate Summit is going, I'm sure they'll be in the UK and throughout Europe some day. They'll probably concquer this whole world before too long. I'm fortunate to live in the states, in that regard, but they have the best customer service and shipping in my opinion. Also, if you need something that isn't in the catalog, but they carry the manufacturer, then you can get the part needed. You can search by part numbers on their website.
Cheers!
-Mack
Cheers!
-Mack
Clive..shame, i ordered my heads last month for my engine. If i had known, i would have contacted you. I will be placing another order late January for pistons, rods and Crank if you can wait that long i will be happy to help you out. A mate of mine has used Summit for years whilst he restored his 67 Vette, he passed there addy on to me and im hooked....nothing like building your own beastie 
UltimaAnimal,
I see you've been talking to the boys at Chevytalk!
Looks like your building a MONSTER! Can't you give us a hint as to the heads you bought?
Those Chevytalk guys are pretty darn sharp aren't they?
Anyone building their own motor should hang out there for engine building advice. Their fuel injection guys really helped me tune my own injection. One guys was even kind enough to email me his data file. Ah the beauty of computers. Keep us posted on the motor.
Cheers!
-Mack
I see you've been talking to the boys at Chevytalk!
Looks like your building a MONSTER! Can't you give us a hint as to the heads you bought?
Those Chevytalk guys are pretty darn sharp aren't they?
Anyone building their own motor should hang out there for engine building advice. Their fuel injection guys really helped me tune my own injection. One guys was even kind enough to email me his data file. Ah the beauty of computers. Keep us posted on the motor. Cheers!
-Mack
Another source I found to be cheaper than Summit and Jegs for internal engine components is Competition Products, they cater to the more budget concious local circle track racers. Check them out: www.competitionproducts.com
Yeah BigMac, i did spend a few hours studying on ChevyTalk before i spent my cash, I talked a lot to GrumpyVette ( a guy who really knows his stuff). But it is well worth a visit and spending some time doing the general research needed before you part with any cash. The one thing that pissed me off with RealSteel, is the lack of advice, all they wanna do is sell you stuff and not give you the proper detailed info you need (moan over)
I ended up with 2 choices Brodix -12 15 Degree heads on P19-20 of there catalogue or AFR 1105 210cc CNC Racing Head. After some considerable further deliberations i ended up getting the AFR 1105 with Intake Valve, 2.080" x .050" long and Exhaust Valve, 1.600" x .050" long. (they arrived 2 weeks after order) they will match the cam profile i will be using (comp cams 236/242) better than the Brodix, which was more suited to BIG Psi boost, the AFR gave better flow at 12 Psi...so they were the ones for me, I have also decided on Lunati crank and 6" rods, with JE ultralite pistons to keep the reciprocating mass as low as possible for higher RPM (as the engine will be twin turbo).
The block is a standard GM350 of 1974 vintage and is a brand spanking new in a crate gem i bought from an American military auction a month back
Desk top dyno puts it in at approx 635 BHP and 600 FtLb of grunt at a mild 8 Psi boost..using twin Garret turbos (which i have already under my workshop bench just waiting for the right project)...the pipework is gonna be a nightmare tho....but i plan on active boost control which should be capable "if i build it right" of 22 Psi 
All controled through a Motech M48Pro ECU and Kinsler inlet manifold set....with all the horror stories going...i am refraining from sticking giggle gas into the equation...but hey, who knows what will happen later when i get this built and on a dyno ( a nice talk to some design engineer buddies at Cosworth and a few beers thrown in)
I am stumped at the moment on the oil pan and dry sump info (any thought from Stig greatly appreciated here). I also need some details on the bracketry used by ASE for the alternator and ancillaries.
>> Edited by UltimaAnimal on Tuesday 24th December 16:21
I ended up with 2 choices Brodix -12 15 Degree heads on P19-20 of there catalogue or AFR 1105 210cc CNC Racing Head. After some considerable further deliberations i ended up getting the AFR 1105 with Intake Valve, 2.080" x .050" long and Exhaust Valve, 1.600" x .050" long. (they arrived 2 weeks after order) they will match the cam profile i will be using (comp cams 236/242) better than the Brodix, which was more suited to BIG Psi boost, the AFR gave better flow at 12 Psi...so they were the ones for me, I have also decided on Lunati crank and 6" rods, with JE ultralite pistons to keep the reciprocating mass as low as possible for higher RPM (as the engine will be twin turbo).
The block is a standard GM350 of 1974 vintage and is a brand spanking new in a crate gem i bought from an American military auction a month back
Desk top dyno puts it in at approx 635 BHP and 600 FtLb of grunt at a mild 8 Psi boost..using twin Garret turbos (which i have already under my workshop bench just waiting for the right project
)...the pipework is gonna be a nightmare tho....but i plan on active boost control which should be capable "if i build it right" of 22 Psi All controled through a Motech M48Pro ECU and Kinsler inlet manifold set....with all the horror stories going...i am refraining from sticking giggle gas into the equation...but hey, who knows what will happen later when i get this built and on a dyno ( a nice talk to some design engineer buddies at Cosworth and a few beers thrown in)
I am stumped at the moment on the oil pan and dry sump info (any thought from Stig greatly appreciated here). I also need some details on the bracketry used by ASE for the alternator and ancillaries.
>> Edited by UltimaAnimal on Tuesday 24th December 16:21
UltimaAnimal,
I HAVE THE AFR 210CC RACE HEADS! They're on my little 327 c.i. motor, but haven't been fully ported. I'm making 530hp with that little motor at 7500rpm. Maybe I should build a 427 with those heads? They're really awesome! GM went to AFR when they needed help designing the SB2 and SB2.2 heads. AFR is a terrific outfit. If I ever get the cash to do another motor, then I'd have AFR build a set of SB2.2 heads for me.
Grumpy's one of the brightest guys I've ever come across. He's got an engineering background, and I once read some posts from him about ballistics that was pretty impressive. Your in good hands with that guy. Not to mention, they love to help people who are wanting to build motors. It sounds like you've got a really SERIOUS motor in the works. You've got to put some photos up for us.
Cheers!
-Mack
I HAVE THE AFR 210CC RACE HEADS! They're on my little 327 c.i. motor, but haven't been fully ported. I'm making 530hp with that little motor at 7500rpm. Maybe I should build a 427 with those heads? They're really awesome! GM went to AFR when they needed help designing the SB2 and SB2.2 heads. AFR is a terrific outfit. If I ever get the cash to do another motor, then I'd have AFR build a set of SB2.2 heads for me.
Grumpy's one of the brightest guys I've ever come across. He's got an engineering background, and I once read some posts from him about ballistics that was pretty impressive. Your in good hands with that guy. Not to mention, they love to help people who are wanting to build motors. It sounds like you've got a really SERIOUS motor in the works. You've got to put some photos up for us.
Cheers!
-Mack
p.s. I ALSO HAVE A KINSLER 3-PIECE INJECTION MANIFOLD!
You'll be running speed-density with the turbo I assume. I switched from Alpha-N to Speed-Density on my naturally aspirated motor and it made a world of difference. The motors much more streetable now. I drilled and tapped each stack for two 1/8" NPT ports. Each one of these go to a seperate vacum distribution block. One block goes to an IAC motor (for idle adjustment with the aircon on), and the other goes to my map sensor. Part-throttle response is much more crisp with speed-density. The old Alpha-N setup was either wide-open throttle or idle. It just didn't have good part-throttle. Your definitely on the right track, with the right components!
Cheers!
-Mack
You'll be running speed-density with the turbo I assume. I switched from Alpha-N to Speed-Density on my naturally aspirated motor and it made a world of difference. The motors much more streetable now. I drilled and tapped each stack for two 1/8" NPT ports. Each one of these go to a seperate vacum distribution block. One block goes to an IAC motor (for idle adjustment with the aircon on), and the other goes to my map sensor. Part-throttle response is much more crisp with speed-density. The old Alpha-N setup was either wide-open throttle or idle. It just didn't have good part-throttle. Your definitely on the right track, with the right components!
Cheers!
-Mack
Gassing Station | Ultima | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff