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the rich dude · 12-08-2010, 11:45 PM

I may be stupid, who is this HKE engine building shop? Where are they?

CC Performance · 12-08-2010, 11:59 PM

Well I distribute for them and am a direct link to them as a preffered vendor and friend but they are in Houston TX. The owner Erik used to instruct for SAM The School of Automotive Machinist. His shop is small and he doesn't advertise All he does is build precision racing engines. He is not a speed shop, and is considered one of the top builders in the country. His advise and design are used by Wiseco and Callies to name a few in the LS engine platform. Our superstroker 457+ motors are some of the finest in the word.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 12-09-2010, 01:22 AM

To the OP:

I'm loving the positive outlook you have...it will take you far in life.

Two words for you....

LSX 510

Best of luck in your endeavors,
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

ADM PERFORMANCE · 12-09-2010, 05:26 AM

""""The ONLY reason you will see an increase in motor failures, is because with the popularity of the Camaro, tuner shops are popping up left and right. Even some of the people on this board have never even been heard of in the LS community before the Camaro. Now, for some reason, everybody and their mother, is an expert LS tuner.
Point being, is there is OVER 2.5 million lines of code in the Camaro's E38 PCM. It takes guys years to figure it out. """""

AMEN BROTHER!!!!

mikepage0007 · 12-09-2010, 07:31 AM

now , that that is over , can i get my new pulley..lol

2010 SS RS · 12-09-2010, 08:03 AM

Wow....quite a lot of opinions after the fact....My opinion has been a consistant one since my rebuild. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Pay attention to fuel delivery along the way.. Dont ever just bolt on a SC with any other power adders unless you have deep pockets and are ready to do the rebuild. Just sayin!

Jason 98 TA · 12-09-2010, 08:48 AM

That sucks to hear you lost the short-block. I agree the a/f probably was a little lean. Who know maybe timing was also off?!?!

If you decide you need a rotating assembly, or maybe a complete short-block/engine give us a call. We have all kinds of different options IN STOCK so we can ship asap!

east TX Muscle cars · 12-09-2010, 10:07 AM

Man that sucks! i also agree it was way to lean for the HP and boost you were running. it wouldn't have taken a very long run to build up alot of heat in the cyl and do the damage you did. Mix that with a lil bad gas and boom :-( its sad to hear. let us know if we can help you out at all!

Stark · 12-09-2010, 10:49 AM

Sorry to hear about your motor man, but you've got the best attitude possible!
Go big and keep the pics coming!!

ravensjeff · 12-09-2010, 11:20 AM

This thread makes me feel alot better about the cash I laid out for my build and who I selected.

CC Performance · 12-09-2010, 11:46 AM

I agree about the tunning code for sure but how many people blow their engine n/a ?

Dont get me wrong FI is awesome when its done correct.

Engines built for FI use forged pistons. Rings, bearing clearances.. even wrist pins..all different for FI over n/a.

Meth is a saftey feature but we see it used now as an enabler. I guess I'm old fashioned and use stuff for what it was designed to do... most of the time..LOL

Those are the facts. The engine was not built for FI. But this is the aftermarket world where people take things and stretch their intended use to get more out of it. It then becomes a risk and a person has to weigh the options. The best decisions made are the ones made with the most information available. There isnt anyone here to talk about the bad things associated with FI so I take that mantra..

Its about education and seeing things from different points of view.

ravensjeff · 12-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Performance

Dont get me wrong FI is awesome when its done correct.

Engines built for FI use forged pistons. Rings, bearing clearances.. even wrist pins..all different for FI over n/a.

Its about education and seeing things from different points of view.

All done here. This is why I researched for months n months before getting in to this field. To me, building a cheap FI setup is akin to buying 400W Sparkomatic speakers for your stereo.

2L82RUN · 12-09-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensjeff

All done here. This is why I researched for months n months before getting in to this field. To me, building a cheap FI setup is akin to buying 400W Sparkomatic speakers for your stereo.

Total_Perf_Eng · 12-09-2010, 03:45 PM

HAHA, Its getting picked up by the big brown truck in about an hour..

Let me know if its the one you need. If not, Ill swap it out for free.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

now , that that is over , can i get my new pulley..lol

12-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#47
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	now , that that is over , can i get my new pulley..lol __________________

12-09-2010, 08:03 AM	#48
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	Wow....quite a lot of opinions after the fact....My opinion has been a consistant one since my rebuild. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Pay attention to fuel delivery along the way.. Dont ever just bolt on a SC with any other power adders unless you have deep pockets and are ready to do the rebuild. Just sayin! __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

12-09-2010, 11:20 AM	#52
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	This thread makes me feel alot better about the cash I laid out for my build and who I selected. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

12-08-2010, 11:45 PM	#43
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,149	I may be stupid, who is this HKE engine building shop? Where are they?

12-08-2010, 11:59 PM	#44
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Well I distribute for them and am a direct link to them as a preffered vendor and friend but they are in Houston TX. The owner Erik used to instruct for SAM The School of Automotive Machinist. His shop is small and he doesn't advertise All he does is build precision racing engines. He is not a speed shop, and is considered one of the top builders in the country. His advise and design are used by Wiseco and Callies to name a few in the LS engine platform. Our superstroker 457+ motors are some of the finest in the word.

12-09-2010, 01:22 AM	#45
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	To the OP: I'm loving the positive outlook you have...it will take you far in life. Two words for you.... LSX 510 Best of luck in your endeavors, Ivan @ Southwest Speed

12-09-2010, 05:26 AM	#46
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,405	""""The ONLY reason you will see an increase in motor failures, is because with the popularity of the Camaro, tuner shops are popping up left and right. Even some of the people on this board have never even been heard of in the LS community before the Camaro. Now, for some reason, everybody and their mother, is an expert LS tuner. Point being, is there is OVER 2.5 million lines of code in the Camaro's E38 PCM. It takes guys years to figure it out. """"" AMEN BROTHER!!!!

12-09-2010, 08:48 AM	#49
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	That sucks to hear you lost the short-block. I agree the a/f probably was a little lean. Who know maybe timing was also off?!?! If you decide you need a rotating assembly, or maybe a complete short-block/engine give us a call. We have all kinds of different options IN STOCK so we can ship asap!

12-09-2010, 10:07 AM	#50
east TX Muscle cars Drives: 2x 05 Vettes/65'AC cobra/68 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LONGVIEW, TEXAS Posts: 845	Man that sucks! i also agree it was way to lean for the HP and boost you were running. it wouldn't have taken a very long run to build up alot of heat in the cyl and do the damage you did. Mix that with a lil bad gas and boom :-( its sad to hear. let us know if we can help you out at all!

12-09-2010, 10:49 AM	#51
Stark Drives: fair to good Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Douglasville,Ga. Posts: 545	Sorry to hear about your motor man, but you've got the best attitude possible! Go big and keep the pics coming!!

12-09-2010, 11:46 AM	#53
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	I agree about the tunning code for sure but how many people blow their engine n/a ? Dont get me wrong FI is awesome when its done correct. Engines built for FI use forged pistons. Rings, bearing clearances.. even wrist pins..all different for FI over n/a. Meth is a saftey feature but we see it used now as an enabler. I guess I'm old fashioned and use stuff for what it was designed to do... most of the time..LOL Those are the facts. The engine was not built for FI. But this is the aftermarket world where people take things and stretch their intended use to get more out of it. It then becomes a risk and a person has to weigh the options. The best decisions made are the ones made with the most information available. There isnt anyone here to talk about the bad things associated with FI so I take that mantra.. Its about education and seeing things from different points of view.