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Expert: - 2/16/2008


Question
I wonder if you have a favorite SBC crate motor? Im looking for 450-500 hp for street/strip in a 66 Nova,preferably a turnkey motor. I knew there were plenty of options but this is mind-boggling.     Thanks so much

Answer
I don't really prefer the crate motors. I would rather build my own, because I know its done right. I have seen horror shows with crate engines, from trash in the oil pan to wrong sized bearings. The luck of the draw is if the persons building that particular engine were on the ball and are in a good mood when they built it.
I think instead of buying a factory crate motor, my choice would be to go with a Bill Mitchell assembly or Beck Racing engines. These guys know what they are doing.

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Matt Lyons

Expertise

I am considered an expert in drag race chassis construction and tuning. I also have general knowledge of performance engines with small block chevies being my specialty.

Experience

I have worked in the automotive aftermarket as a builder, designer and seller of race components. I worked for Moroso Performance for seven years as an engineer and product manager. I currently am the owner of Lyons Performance LLC, a shop that specializes in American manufactured race products.

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NHRA, IHRA, SEMA,ASE, Alpha Omega Theta Fraternity

Publications
Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords

Education/Credentials
BFA-New York Institute of Technology, Marketing

Awards and Honors
1998 SEMA best new product Award -Racing Vacuum Pump

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