Our Customer Testimonials

Thanks Engine Factory for Building an Awesome LS3 / 610 horsepower Engine
for my Dads 1962 Nova.

Mike Mezo

Hi Bruce,

I attached a photo of my finished engine. I must say in the 45 years in the automotive business I have not seen the attention to detail that Tim has put into this engine. It looks and sounds fantastic. Thank you so much . I will be sure to pass this along to anyone looking for an engine. I hope you all have a great 2015.

Thanks again
Fred Riedel
[email protected]

From: Phillip Salmon [[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:46 PM

Bruce,

Here are a few pictures of the car. The car won best in class at the

Indianapolis World of Wheels this past February. Your Engine runs great!

Thank you Engine factory.

Phillip

May 04, 2023

July 19, 2024

Live Run video >> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9ktyUpJvNn/?igsh=bzl2YzB5dDZjemZo

John Smith reviewed Muscle Car Engines — 5 star

July 3, 2016 ·

As an international customer, I can’t possibly thank you guys enough for the service, ease of contact and most of all, the amazing engine you have supplied me. Not enough words to say how happy I am. Thanks so much!

Subject: Joseph Chiapetta Engine – [email protected]

Hi Bruce,

I received my engine Friday. The engine is so “beautiful” that I almost do not want to “dirty it up” by installing it in the car. I am extremely impresed with the meticulous detail that went into building this engine, with the conveyance of the critical information that is needed for the installation, and also the detail that went into the preparation for shipment. I would highly recommend your company in a heartbeat.

Regards and many thanks,

Joe C

From: MARTIN JOHN <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 12:39 PM

Bruce Your Chevy Engine installed and running in my Cobra replica, sounds and looks great

Jim Jones reviewed Muscle Car Engines — 5 star

March 26, 2016

I haven’t installed it yet but the motor looks fantastic, sounds great and with the serpentine system will show very nice. My shipper ran a fork through the bottom of the box so I refused shipment per Brice’s instructions and sent it back. The Engine Factory team went through it and replaced the pan and starter. Return shipment was perfect. I’ll update once I install it.

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Subject: 427 Cobra Engine

Thanks Engine Factory

This thing fits like a glove.  I’m very pleased with the engine and service I will keep you posted as we finish up the car.

Thanks!

Doug Stewart

Marcus Rick reviewed Muscle Car Engines — 5 star

February 21, 2017

They built a wonderful 383 Stroker for me which went into a Moab-based 1980 Jeep CJ-7 and therefore was treated with a mild cam for low end torque. It still has plenty of hp. Matt was extremely supportive and helpful and answered all my questions. The engine is now 5 years old with almost only trail mileage and is running perfectly. Thank you guys for this super quality engine!

From: Kris Rolfson[email protected]

Thanks for the GREAT 383 Stroker Engine. A pic of it installed in 1970 Olds Cutlass. Running through upgraded TH350. Rear end has Auburn posi and 3.73 gears. Did first burnout yesterday.

-Kris
San Diego

Matt and Bruce Thanks for the Awesome Engine You built

For my 87 El Camino

Gale Osborne

Engine Factory
383 Stroker 460 HP

Matt & Brad,

I received the engine ahead of schedule! It arrived in excellent shape. It’s been a little while getting the 69 Camaro ready to receive it but, it’s in and here’s what I think of it.

I am sold!!!! You guys do an outstanding job building these motors and your customer service is second to none! The performance is better than advertised. I love it! Matt it was a pleasure doing business with you. Brad thanks for the excellent work!

If you’re ever out in New Mexico, give me a call I’ll buy you guys an adult beverage of your choice.

Thanks,

Todd

Bruce, Tim, and Alex

I have no words. The impeccable job you and your organization has done for me is greatly appreciated. I will no doubt do my absolute best to refer The Engine Factory to all my muscle car customers. I truly believe we will have an amazing relationship in the future ! Please let your entire crew know how much I appreciate everything. All true words!

1966  400 Oldsmobile 442 Live Run video Ran great

live run video      https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=144808874220372

Detail Video        https://www.facebook.com/Musclecarengines/videos/437848073962924/

Kevin Chapman

Absolute Automotive

Subject: 350 engine shipped to Sweden

Hello Matt

At last the car is ready and we have started up the engine! It sounds and looks really good!

As you can see on the picture that even the wierd Americans like it.

Best regards Mats
[email protected]

Ian Duncan purchased an Engine Factory – 331 stroker installed in his ’67 Mustang rally car about 10 years ago

He won the east Africa Rally championship 6 times. A couple of times in the mustang beating out Porsches and big dollar race teams………

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irBKNsA7yEM&fbclid=IwAR1Ru-5nXLxMR-l8fCYLciMjXU-K76N1KqAnwIdmJ9Js2uoXhsum4XrWlic

Talk about grueling,  race is over 3,100 miles long over 10 days through the hot desert of Kenya and Tanzania

Thanks Engine Factory for a great engine

Matt.

I’ve been somewhat tardy in letting you know how the 450 HP 383 Stroker motor is working. I now have 2 summers and 10,000 plus miles on it and it’s as strong as the day we first started it. It’s everything that you said it would be and still as pretty as a picture. I just completed Hot Rod Magazines Drag Week, running 1100 miles in 4 days and making 22 consistent passes at 5 tracks. I’ve hooked it to a 700R4 with a 3800 FTI stall converter. The attached photo tells the story. The next time I need an engine, I won’t even bother shopping; I’ll just call you and order what I want. Your service, delivery, and after the fact help is over and above.

Thank-you for a great experience.

Spanky Goodin
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Chris & Bruce

It’s been almost 5 years since I ordered my HO 302/375 HP Engine.
My FFR MK3 roadster project is finally coming to a close with paint and final assembly. I’ve had several test runs and this motor is a beast. I want to thank you and your assembly team for delivering such a great product. The motor ran great from day one. This really was the right power to weight ratio for this frame. Both friends and family always comment on the engine dress package. Not only does it have great internal components for performance it also looks great as well.

Thanks Again and I won’t hesitate to recommend your engines to future FFR builders.

Again many thanks
Frank Day

I found the Engine Factory on Facebook. I watched & read everything that was on there. I then went on the website. I also read Everything on there. No one has more knowledge than they do. I talked to Bruce many times. He was always Courteous, & eager to help me with any, & all questions. I have even emailed him late at night. (Sunday @ 10:30 pm). He responded in ten minutes!! I asked him why he responded. Bruce said: Customers always come first. He’s been a great salesman to work with. I got to see some pictures of the engine, as it was being assembled. When completed, I got to see the final product, & watch them run it on video. It’s all preset, & broken in, ready to run. They crated it up & shipped it to me. I can’t wait to get it installed & drive it. Thank you Bruce, & All your team. Brad Schuler
Review By: Brad Schuler ([email protected]) – Zip Code: 57106
Submitted: 06/16/2022

From: [email protected]

Matt, Brad and Bruce

Thanks for a great engine for my 1964 Chevy Impala it looks awesome. Bruce thanks for all the technical information, pictures and live run video. I will send pictures once I have everything finalized.

Jan Nordin
Sweden

Bruce,

I just wanted to send a follow-up email to thank you for the unbelievable customer service I have received before, during and after the purchase of my 383 stroker. From my initial phone call to inquire about purchasing a motor to the follow up phone calls to finalize and custom tailor the motor to what I wanted, Matt answered every question completely. Matt outlined the whole process and assured me everything would be done as per our conversation. To my surprise everything DID go as Matt said it would, from the pictures of my motor being built, watching it run live on the stand, to the delivery of it. I know I have said this numerous times but my engine purchase had to be one of the easiest purchases I made during the restoration of my 67 Camaro. (Matt, Thanks again for all your help!!) I would also like to thank you for allowing me to trailer my Camaro down to your production facility in Lebanon, NJ for Jersey boyz (Tim, Brad and Rob) to adjust the timing and carburetor 2 years after it was built.
You have a good group of guys up here, all three jumped right in to help get my engine dialed in perfectly. It now starts, idles and runs amazing. Now I can’t wait to finish the restoration and put some miles on it! Please post my email in the customer’s letters section as another COMPLETELY SATISFIED customer. I still owe the Jersey Boyz lunch or at least a couple of beers.

Sincerely,

Derek D.
1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
383 Stroker 500hp build

From: Ajit Ramchandran [[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 10:08 PM
To: Engine Factory
Subject: A Big Thank You !

Good Morning Chris,

Just a note to say thank you very much for having done my engine. I know that I have come to the best place on earth for engines. Bruce has been updating me on the progress of that engine, and I know that he has done a great job. This thank you goes out to Bruce too.

All in all, you guys have given me great service and really appreciate all that you guys have done. I have been restoring cars for a long time now and deal with a huge number of companies, as I have over 22 American classic cars and need parts all the time, and the experience with Engine factory has been nothing short of “outstanding”. Extremely professional, and great attention to service and detail.

Thank you.

I have been sharing my experience with a number of Car enthusiasts here and they all join me in saying you guys are great. It is the huge hassle and expense of getting these engines into India that deters most of us. I am being brave.

Ajit.

From: Benton Ellis [[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 9:30 AM

To: Bruce Nelson

Bruce thanks for the 408 Stroker you made for me. Your team exceeded my expectations. The engine arrived on time, was easy to install, and started right up. It ran and sounded great! I can’t wait to drive my Cobra in a few weeks. It is a great choice for Lone Star’s 7 day build!

Thanks again.
Benton Ellis

Engine Factory:

If you would have seen my 42-year-old engine that’s been sitting in storage for over 20 years – you would have said “your dreaming”.  That’s exactly what I feel like – “I’m dreaming”.  The Engine Factory did an AMAZING job rebuilding my 1980 Camaro Z28 engine while more than doubling the horsepower.  It looks unbelievable and sounds great.  They sent me pictures of the process and sent a video when it was completed and of being run tested.  If this engine runs half as good as it looks – I’m on cloud nine.

The team is very responsive, keeps you in the loop and takes your requests and changes the build with no issues.  They changed my crankshaft so it’s not too loud and changed the ignition wires and I only had one discussion with them.  Very professional and knowledgeable.

Now, I’m not done.  I couldn’t believe the instructions they sent along with the final build details.  They told me what parts to replace, what my installer needs to look out for and tips on running and installing the engine.  That was worth as much as the build itself.  I would not be too happy if my installer missed something small and ruined the engine.

THANK YOU, ENGINE FACTORY !!  I CAN’T WAIT TO ACTUALLY DRIVE THE CAR ONCE IT’S ALL DONE.

Will be my turn to send you pictures and a video when my car is all done.

Larry

— 5 star

April 12, 2018

Bruce and his Team can put a engine together the way you want it pick out anything you need and they will get it for you quickly. They don’t mess around they do their job and get it back to you in and good time. I never dealt with a place that was so nice and consider it. Even answer your questions if you have any. Keep in touch with you every step of the way. From their shop to yours nothing but excellent. I want to take the time to thank Bruce and all the guys at his shop for doing such a wonderful job. Now I’m a proud owner of one of the best build engines on this planet. Thanks again to for all your expertise a very satisfied customer and will return in the future. Les Wentz

December 18, 2023

May 04, 2023

Thanks guys for the great service!

This is exactly what I wanted for my 95 Mustang 302 GT.

John Dixon

Barbara Benjamin reviewed Muscle Car Engines — 5 star

hi Bruce and Folks…

…the transmission arrived Friday and the engine, as scheduled, yesterday…both packages received were in perfect un-damaged shipping containers.
…briefly the engine is striking. I’ll write at greater length and get some postings up on Facebook within the next day or two.
…the entire process of working with ‘Engine Factory’ on this project has been very reassuring and most importantly professional…from the pre-build questions and answers to the actual build sequence and finally shipping to this customer.
…the entire process was ‘stepped’ perfectly.

regards to the team at Engine Factory!
…John Benjamin

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From: Ken Garguilo [[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 10:53 PM
To: Engine Factory
Subject: Ken Garguilo

Bruce & Matt
Well we finally put the engine in and it is running great. I would like to thank you and your team for doing such a great job on my sons and my 68 Camaro. The engine was far past both of our expectations. You and your team truly lived up to your reputation and I would highly recommend you to everyone. We took it to our first show in New Smyrna and it was a head turner.

Thanks again for doing such a great job and we will enjoy it for many years to come.

Best,

Ken Garguilo

October 21, 2024

Thank you, sir. I have seen the video on YouTube of the run, and it sounds impressive; I’m so grateful to you and your company thank you for making a long-time dream come true.
Bryan K. Carter

Details video >>>  When you open the videos scroll down and click on the speaker for sound.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBZRD22yCc1/?igsh=YzYwZ2gyZmpsOTRj

 Live Run video>> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBZiQ6IqQZU/?igsh=MXRxcTJzNDk5aG5t 

October 22, 2024

Hi Matt,

I just wanted to send a brief message to let you know that my 350/375 hp engine is running to perfection. Thanks to you, my 82 Vet now has the power, the muscle, the punch that I’ve always wanted. : }

Its not often that one can do business with a company that actually lives up to their reputation. I’m happy to say that you and the folks at The Engine Factory have done just that. Everything arrived on time and as described on your website, which by the way, is a very useful site.

Its been a real pleasure doing business with you. Your knowledge, professionalism, suggestions, support, etc. has far exceeded my
expectations. Moreover, your accessibility and willingness to help during and after my transaction is very reassuring.

So, thanks Matt for making this a very pleasurable experience. You guys are phenomenal!!

PS

Attached is a picture of the installed engine.

George
[email protected]

Hello Matthew and Bruce

You guys built a 383 stroker for me back in 2007 for my Corvette, it was the 475 hp Rolling Thunder engine using Etec-200 heads and the #2207 signature series cam.

Just want to tell you the motor is still running exceptionally well

I also fitted a TKO-600 manual trans (0.82 OD) and changed diff to a 3.73 ratio.

The gearing complements the motor exceptionally well.

This latest tune has unleashed the full potential of the motor, and I’d have to say its a bit scary.

It makes me feel like a teenager again.

Just thought I’d let you know that your motor continues to put a huge smile on my face when I fire it up and drive the car.

Thanks again.
regards

Tom Stanef
Adelaide, Australia

[mailto:[email protected]]

Dear Matt, Bruce and the Team

I have now done 500 miles with my new 383 stroker installed in my AC Cobra Replica and I am very very happy with both the sound and the performance. The customer service, delivery time, engine build time were all exceptional.

Thanks again
Adam Ross

I do not have any questions., but would like to tell you how much I like your web sites, They are so informational and so easy to navigate. I will tell you truth when I was looking for my engine I kept coming back to your web site for the info I needed, when looking at other sites that didn’t offer much help. I soon realized that your company was the one I wanted to do business with. The videos made me more comfortable about handing my hard earn money over to people I didn’t know. I felt that all of you were very honest hard working people and would do what you said. I’m sorry to say that I’ve been taken by other business. So whoever designed your web site is one genius.

Richard Butala