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Any suggestions on a reliable engine rebuilder in so cal area, need a complete overhaul on my 5.2
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Dick Landy Industries? there are many great engine builders in SC.
 

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IMHO, I would just make sure you're using an engine builder that has gone through trials and tribulations of building a FPC 5.2. They're finicky and quite hard to get right. Nationally, I'd trust my engine with MPR Racing Engines in Florida (Tim built my motor) and RPG Racing Engines in Clovis, CA.

I don't personally have experience with RPG, but their work looks exceptional. Only one I'll personally vouch for is MPR because I and some buddies have direct experience with them and I know for a fact Tim has the kinks worked out on building 5.2 race motors.
 

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Knowing the weak points of any engine is paramount with any rebuild. HB knows these engines so Iā€™d certainly take his advise and go with his recommendation. Shipping is a PITA but at least youā€™ll know itā€™s done right.
 

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We talked about this in another thread too (complications of the FPC motor) - I'm just curious what exactly is the difference between these and say a Boss 302 or other coyote-based engine, other than the crankshaft itself?
 

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We talked about this in another thread too (complications of the FPC motor) - I'm just curious what exactly is the difference between these and say a Boss 302 or other coyote-based engine, other than the crankshaft itself?
The biggest issues I've personally seen are around the piston/ring package--I've seen a few builds now struggle with blowby and oil consumption as a result of a poorly developed piston/ring package. We've seen Ford struggle with this as well.

My understanding is a significant part of it comes from the interesting firing order and FPC creating abnormal crank case pressures, but this part isn't really my expertise. I lean on my builder for this part - it's been cheaper. ha
 
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IMHO, I would just make sure you're using an engine builder that has gone through trials and tribulations of building a FPC 5.2. They're finicky and quite hard to get right. Nationally, I'd trust my engine with MPR Racing Engines in Florida (Tim built my motor) and RPG Racing Engines in Clovis, CA.

I don't personally have experience with RPG, but their work looks exceptional. Only one I'll personally vouch for is MPR because I and some buddies have direct experience with them and I know for a fact Tim has the kinks worked out on building 5.2 race motors.
RPG Racing is in Clovis? Wow I wish I payed them a visit before I left.
 

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Maybe Huffacker at Sears Point?
 

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Ill do it for a 6 pack of natty ice. No warranty.
 

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Do you know anyone using them for road racing? I know a few that have been built, but haven't seen them really be put through the abuse yet on a road course.
thats a dam good question...but I do not, no.

I know that youtube kid used them on his 5.2 cross plane drag car and that thing sees lots of abuse

oughta put up a poll on them and what the cars are used for...
 
 




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