Banzai I would add to the list. Howard Coleman if he is still building motors. I also have a relatively newer resource here in St. Louis. Ernie with Phalanx Performance that has been open for a few years. He is a great guy, honest and priced reasonable.

 

My motor is currently at Howard's shop. If you're looking for detail and daily updates from your builder, he's your guy. He sends an update every time a step is completed, part passes/fails tolerance inspection, or just general knowledge about the engine build and why something is being done.

 

Is this Via Ray Crowe? I tried emailing him but he never responded.

 

nope, but i'm using the same EMDCS as he is

 

fwiw I called Mazda Motorsports today to check on my order, they said there are about 60 total crate motors on back order. I expect to get mine early next year.

 

Cam Worth, owner of Pettit Racing, is a real Champion GT RX-7 racer who has operated his RX repair/upgrade shop for nearly 30 years. He installed one of his nifty propriety steering column mount boost pressure gauges on my '94 FD3 in 1997. Still works great! When my baby finally started showing white steam/smoke at 90K miles, I took her to Cam's shop and ordered "the works" I got from him a very detailed proposal with what seemed to me to be a reasonable price. As work continued, we added a couple of items as additional problems were discovered. All completely reasonable. When she was ready, Cam, himself took me for a demo drive. It was a genuine "hold on and show no fear" challenge for me. I needn't have worried. His championship winning track skills are intact. Now, several months later, everything is fine. Cam Worth, at Pettit Racing, gets my strongest recommendation.

 

I need to plan a visit to Howard’s since he’s in Georgia now or at least find him at a track day at road Atlanta in the near future. Had my FD for almost 30 years and can still learn things for him!

 

i dont have xp w/ them but ive heard Eccentric Motorsports is solid

 

I am late to the party on this thread, but what date was this?