Quarterwave Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hi everyone, Due to some time constraints, I'm looking for any recommendations for a good, reputable mechanic to work on my 351W - that is based in South Florida. I'd like to put some aluminum heads, a cam and intake on my truck but have no time to do it myself, and so I am looking to farm out the work - but some of the local mechanics that I reach out to, will even return my calls! Any recommendations or shops that I might reach out to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I'd like to put some aluminum heads, a cam and intake on my truck but have no time to do it myself, and so I am looking to farm out the work - but some of the local mechanics that I reach out to, will even return my calls! I have no recommendations for mechanics in your area, but I feel your pain. I don't know where I'd take my truck locally for work like that. I have actually seen people posting ads in the local classifieds looking for mechanics that will work on older trucks. Most generic shops won't even work on them, and if they will, they don't often have any experience with carbed engines (or the early pre-OBDII fuel injected engines for that matter). I would contact Thumper in Jacksonville, and see if they have any recommendations for South Florida. http://www.thumperheads.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I'd like to put some aluminum heads, a cam and intake on my truck but have no time to do it myself, and so I am looking to farm out the work - but some of the local mechanics that I reach out to, will even return my calls! I have no recommendations for mechanics in your area, but I feel your pain. I don't know where I'd take my truck locally for work like that. I have actually seen people posting ads in the local classifieds looking for mechanics that will work on older trucks. Most generic shops won't even work on them, and if they will, they don't often have any experience with carbed engines (or the early pre-OBDII fuel injected engines for that matter). I would contact Thumper in Jacksonville, and see if they have any recommendations for South Florida. http://www.thumperheads.com/ Thumper does a good job with porting iron heads, and he might have some suggestions for a mechanic. We have a guy on here, Rick/Lariat 85, that is running his heads and is pleased with them. However, when I was doing Dad's engine Tim Meyer talked me into aluminum heads. The cost wasn't much more than reworked cast iron heads, and the benefits are better. Tim is a Ford engine guru and does Windsors as well as his mainstay of 335 Series engines, meaning Clevelands and M-Blocks. And he is coming out with a line of aluminum heads that are less expensive than the big-name heads. I don't know that he will have them for Windsors, but I'd contact him for sure to find out. And, it is remotely possible he would have a recommendation for a mechanic in FL, although he's in MN. Having said that, he'll be in Skiatook, OK on Sept 14th and 15th for the show, so if you could make it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thumper does a good job with porting iron heads, and he might have some suggestions for a mechanic. We have a guy on here, Rick/Lariat 85, that is running his heads and is pleased with them. However, when I was doing Dad's engine Tim Meyer talked me into aluminum heads. The cost wasn't much more than reworked cast iron heads, and the benefits are better. Tim is a Ford engine guru and does Windsors as well as his mainstay of 335 Series engines, meaning Clevelands and M-Blocks. And he is coming out with a line of aluminum heads that are less expensive than the big-name heads. I don't know that he will have them for Windsors, but I'd contact him for sure to find out. And, it is remotely possible he would have a recommendation for a mechanic in FL, although he's in MN. Having said that, he'll be in Skiatook, OK on Sept 14th and 15th for the show, so if you could make it...... Go to the local auto parts houses and look for an older employee. Ask if he can recommend someone? Also, go to local automotive events [car shows, races, etc.] and ask around, especially the Ford guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterwave Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks for the ideas everyone! I already have the heads, cam, intake etc... I just need someone to put them on, as I just don't have the time between work and my boat repower (Mercruiser (GM) 5.0 replaced with 5.7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks for the ideas everyone! I already have the heads, cam, intake etc... I just need someone to put them on, as I just don't have the time between work and my boat repower (Mercruiser (GM) 5.0 replaced with 5.7). Speaking of boats, I absolutely LOVE my Mercruiser 6.2L. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterwave Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Speaking of boats, I absolutely LOVE my Mercruiser 6.2L. 😎 Haha, nice! My outdrive is just a little Alpha One, so it'll only take about 300 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Haha, nice! My outdrive is just a little Alpha One, so it'll only take about 300 hp Bravo 3. That 6.2L has such a wonderful exhaust note. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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