Carolina Machine Engines question

[Vinny ‘65]

Anyone ever purchase an engine from Carolina Machine Engines, or know anything about them.

 

[66fs]

Where are they?

 

[adriver]

From their web site.
171 Lee St.

PO Box 187

Johnston, SC 29832

 

[Vinny ‘65]

They have 310 and 335 HP 318 engines. I’m interested but know nothing about them. I’m looking for a 318 engine with a little more HP.

 

[RustyRatRod]

A few complaints on the BBB site and on their Facebook page. I've never heard of them.

 

[meathead66]

Check out HP engines.

 

[oldkimmer]

Some ppl have posted about them b4. I can’t remember when and where. Kim

 

[4spdragtop]

Lol I just googled them...30 reviews and an average of 2.6 outta 5 stars....what's that tell you?
A 318 putting out 310 and 335 should be very easily obtained. No need to go with anyone unknown.

 

[Vinny ‘65]

Lol I just googled them...30 reviews and an average of 2.6 outta 5 stars....what's that tell you?
A 318 putting out 310 and 335 should be very easily obtained. No need to go with anyone unknown.

Any suggestions?

 

[RustyRatRod]

Any suggestions?

Bring it to me, Vinnie. I'll build you one.

 

[12many]

Ive dealt with them twice, once for rebuilding a slant six short block years ago (they incorrectly milled the block for slightly increased compression, had too much actually) and was supposed to have a 360 short block sourced from them a few years ago but they couldn't find a core. Knowing what I know now I'd never consider using them. I'm of the opinion now that they are just another dime a dozen rebuilder, lots of commuter car engines as their bread and butter, nothing special etc, there are better options from members here.

 

[4spdragtop]

Depending on where you are in florida,
@RAT ROD AL, @SGBARRACUDA, @69FBCuda, @R4Sedan are all Florida members that may be able to help.
Rusty has offered. Put a callout to Florida members. It's an easily achievable horsepower number.
Good luck!

 

[Vinny ‘65]

Bring it to me, Vinnie. I'll build you one.

Where are you at.

Depending on where you are in florida,
@RAT ROD AL, @SGBARRACUDA, @69FBCuda, @R4Sedan are all Florida members that may be able to help.
Rusty has offered. Put a callout to Florida members. It's an easily achievable horsepower number.
Good luck!

Thanks. I’ll check them out.

 

[4spdragtop]

They are all members here, I put the "@" in front of their name, that "pages" them so to speak. Hope that makes sense?

 

[RustyRatRod]

Where are you at.

Thanks. I’ll check them out.

I'm in Jones County, about 75 miles south of Atlanta.

 

[Vinny ‘65]

I'm in Jones County, about 75 miles south of Atlanta.

Ok, Thanks. I’m going to try to find a drop in first.

 

[greymouser7]

Depending on where you are in florida,
@RAT ROD AL, @SGBARRACUDA, @69FBCuda, @R4Sedan are all Florida members that may be able to help.
Rusty has offered. Put a callout to Florida members. It's an easily achievable horsepower number.
Good luck!

Don’t use Dvorak machines. I lost thousands of dollars and parts to Dan. Thousands and thousands.

 

[66fs]

They built a 67 273 for a friend. 2 barrel pistons, Isky E-4 cam and lifters, stock intake, Edelbrock 600 cfm. Dyno'd 265 HP