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I used Kuntz and Company after George recommended them to me for my engine build. I had spoken to quite a few engine shops and I got some mixed information from them. Jim is not a 'web - Facebook - IM ' type of guy but he did provide a very detailed build sheet and multiple dyno run sheets. I even got some pictures and a video.
He gave me a price to build my engine which he did not add any extra money onto, even though I asked him to do some extra dyno runs with my Pantera headers, original carb and a FI system I want to use. The price was plus parts which were in most cases cheaper than I could have got them. I shipped my engine to and from him using their Fedex cost price, no mark up, no cost to package up engine that he sent back to me.
I sent him my original 351c 2 bolt block with a set of 4 bolt caps for him to fit. He said for what I intended to use the engine for and my hp, they were not needed and kept with the ARP studs. Many other builders had stated all sorts of girdles etc, at a big uplift and were not really necessary. He installed cam follower bushings which he mentioned in our first call, that earned him a big tick from me for that. He called me a couple of times to go over my requirements etc and I am very happy with the way it has all turned out.
I ended up with a 393c, Scott Cook alloy heads and dual plane intake, zero balance, 626hp / 556ftlb, mechanical roller cam, monster. I am in the process of getting everything connected up and I can't wait till the rain and snow stops.