Well I decided while my entire car is tore apart to leave it apart until I have it all done. With that being said I am going to start looking for an engine builder in Michigan to build my "tribute" HO motor. I have block, heads, intake, and correct oil pan. I need those turned into a turnkey motor, that runs on pump gas and strikes fear and envy into the hearts of any passer bys. I prefer to find one in Michigan as I dont want to ship my stuff anywhere and want to see the person building it. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

"... a turnkey motor, that runs on pump gas and strikes fear and envy into the hearts of any passer bys..."

Dan Jenson is a well known Pontiac engine builder. This old thread shows him to be in Portland MI, and lists a phone number. Don't know if any of the info is still good, or even if Dan is still around & doing engine builds.

https://firstgenfirebird.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3446&page=all

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/pontiac-drag-racing/

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/hppp-0807-pure-stock-prep-school-pt1-engine/

This might be him. Found the same landline number on other sites. If he no longer builds engines, he may be able to steer you to a good builder in MI.

http://www.whitepages.com/name/Daniel-A-Jensen/Portland-MI/1rf2ik8


There are some good builders in 3 states below you, who can build such a motor.

https://www.facebook.com/PaulKnippensMuscleMotors/

http://www.sandovalperformance.com/

http://www.dcimotorsports.com/services/pontiac-v8-engine-builder/

http://www.krepower.com/

http://www.tinindianperformance.com/

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