TriStar Engines

[CamaroLovr]

I just wanted to brag on my buddies at TriStar Engines up in Wisconsin. I got screwed on a motor from Patriot Performance right before they went under and these guys really stepped up to the plate to help me out. They hooked me up with a fully assembled and dynoed 406 making an honest 550 hp and just as much torque. They used all brand new parts including a brand new dart SHP block, dart aluminum heads, dart intake, tuned quickfuel carb, msd ignition, howards cam, scorpian roller rockers, and a lot of other high end components. They are the nicest, most helpful people I have dealt with on my 2nd rebuild of my daily driven 69 Camaro. Definitely one of the best buys out there if you want a great bang for your buck brand new engine! So if you're looking for a new motor for your car, holler at Ben up TriStar and have him send you one of their Prostar engines. You won't be disappointed!

[CamaroLovr]

Sorry guys. I guess this thread deserves to be in the feedback section. My bad.

[XLexusTech]

why the 406 over the 427?

[CamaroLovr]

Because the price jumps a grand to give you an estimated 10 hp. I can put a nitrous kit on this one and get 150hp for less than that.

[XLexusTech]

look at the torque curve differences... its not only about peak numbers more about the whole curve..... but for the 1K i would go 427... all day.. just one mans opinion.

[CamaroLovr]

To be honest the 406 was over my budget especially considering the fact that Patriot performance just stole $4500 from me. I was just glad to get what I got. Plus this thing is way more motor than I really needed. It's a monster! No doubt I would loved to have been able to say 427 instead but I don't have anything but good things to say about this 406.

[XLexusTech]

A+ it actually got me thinking about boing back to Gen 1 SBC.... considering my goals its about 1/2 the price of the LS..

[Windycity1]

Ive been looking at their web site and emailing Mr. Steine. Got my eye on a Dart 540 short block.