Need engine rebuilt, norcal who to use??

earlyPguy · 03-14-2006, 02:30 PM

I have a 3.0L that had bought down in L.A, and need it rebuilt. Who here do you use in the bay area, or Northern Ca.. Ill be driving it to them... If you know some prices, that will help aswell...Who to use, and who to stay away from.. THANKS

Heres what i need done..
3.0L Top end work case up.
Restud with steel studs
Powder coat fan
Have all sheet metal painted

PIC'S if possible...
Does the builder prep his own engines, or does a extra guy at the shop do it????

Grady Clay · 03-14-2006, 02:38 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

Fortunately there are quite a few very qualified builders. If I were in the Bay Area, I probably would have Jerry Woods build my engine. Talk to Rich Walton 408-369-9607.

Best,
Grady

tobluforu · tobluforu's Garage

If in marin and you want some pep, go to s car go racing-talk with rob. Hi-tek automotive is good as well-devin is a great guy.

nestorjw · nestorjw's Garage

Ill give a second to S-Car-Go Racing, they do very good work.

fintstone · fintstone's Garage

Take it to Henry at Supertec...It is a bit farther to drive to So Cal, but well worth it.
http://www.supertecperformance.com/

earlyPguy · 06:17 PM

You can PM me if its better... I know some dont like to spread bad words, but i dont want to use the wrong guy.

BTW, anyone use the Mobile guys on this board. One sent me a link thats how i found this site. Are they great at what they do?
Who goes where and how far do they travel? What does Tom AAmon charge per hour for rebuild..

Thanks, and nice site..

ianc · 03-14-2006, 06:12 PM

A third for S-Car-Go in San Rafael. Rob is very knowledgeable and a great guy; he puts up with my annoying ***** all the time.

ianc

MattKellett · MattKellett's Garage

Tom Amon rebuilt my engine, you can search his name on this forum and see some great results. His number is 408 429 0545. Very experienced and totally trustworthy.

Matt

cantdrv55 · 03-14-2006, 07:54 PM

The Mobile Works folks have rebuilt engines for a couple of Pelicans. Maybe you can ask them for references?

captainrb · 03-15-2006, 08:00 AM

I have known 'Turbo' Tommy Ammon sence the early 80's. He knows all the trick head work required and balances an engine so it will spin about 8000 RPM. I now live in ID. but took my engine to Tom for his Special Tom Ammon 'Signature Edition' race motor. It make great horse power !! Plus I trust Tom !!!

vash · vash's Garage

on thing about the bay area, we do have gifted mechanics. another thing about the bay area, it is very big. you want to be more specific about your location?

earlyPguy · 03-15-2006, 02:14 PM

What am i looking to spend? Who used Tom Amon, what year and what did you pay( If you dont mind)

Carl83911 · 03-15-2006, 02:46 PM

http://www.mobileworkseast.com/

Jimmy Deering is his name and his partner Tom Amon.

they are mobile mechanics and will rebuild your engine at your house. You can even lurk around while they work and learn about your car.

Great rates which no Independent garage can match. Quality work.

You won't be sorry.

MattKellett · MattKellett's Garage

Tom rebuilt my motor about a year ago maybe 10 months ago. I had a spun bearing at the crankshaft, so the engine was frozen and needed to have a total rebuild with the case split. The heads were sent out to be machined, the crank also had to be ground, valve guides replaced, we also put in new cams. If you do a search on Tom Amon you should find the thread of my rebuild with photos. Cost for me was just under $6500.

Here's the link I hope it works. New member and rebuilt engine

Matt

wente · wente's Garage

Tom Amon rebuilt my 87 in December. It has been a terrific experience and he's definitely on top of his game. I drove the car for 5 years without realizing that there was supposed to be this much power! I have about 1500 miles on the rebuild and it is not using oil. So, another satisfied customer here adding a data point for you. I posted my pics a few months ago, so you should be able to do a search on my name and see the process.

earlyPguy · 10:48 PM

I just talked to Jimmy at Mobileworks who is the one that will be doing my engine for me. I saw some of his prep work(including WENTE's engine) and liked what i saw. I know he worked with Tom, and explained his history with them as one. Maybe some day ill meet Tom aswell. For now, i think ill be using Jimmy.
Thanks Carl, Jimmy's a really nice guy.

Carl83911 · 03-15-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by earlyPguy
I just talked to Jimmy at Mobileworks who is the one that will be doing my engine for me. I saw some of his prep work(incuding WENTE's engine) and liked what i saw. I know he worked with Tom, and explained his history with them as one. Maybe some day ill meet Tom aswell. For now, i think ill be using Jimmy.
Thanks Carl, Jimmy's a really nice guy.

Glad to help a fellow pelican. Jimmy is very meticulous. Spring and summer is around the corner. Happy Driving.

racergt3 · 03-15-2006, 10:26 PM

"THE STABLE" in San Francisco

earlyPguy · 03-15-2006, 10:46 PM

I guess at the Parts heaven swap Tom and Jimmy will be aside eachother. it will be good to see them both in action.
Remember guys, we got to keep these guys around. Hope they both stick around the bay for aslong as they work on Porsche's.

Thanks racerGT3, but im giving it to Jimmy Deering at Mobile works.
WOW he even got started on his website. www.mobileworkseast.com

Carl83911 · 03-16-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by earlyPguy
I guess at the Parts heaven swap Tom and Jimmy will be aside eachother. it will be good to see them both in action.
Remember guys, we got to keep these guys around. Hope they both stick around the bay for aslong as they work on Porsche's.

Thanks racerGT3, but im giving it to Jimmy Deering at Mobile works.
WOW he even got started on his website. www.mobileworkseast.com

Jimmy also works the Sacramento Valley area. for those who are not aware of this.