Looking for a builder or shop in the New Orleans or Baton Rouge area...

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 12:28 PM

I have a 1994 Mustang Gt with about 195,000 that I purchsed pretty cheap. It has gears, full exhaust and a cam (not sure about what kind) but i'm looking to redo the entire motor. Block up to intake. I'm looking for someone who builds engines to help me out. I'm looking for suggestions on what to do...

I want around 500 HP (of course more is better..lol)

So, if you know anyone or have any ideas I appreciate it!

Spark Plug · 07-22-2008, 12:38 PM

contact benjy with TPS, here on the site. or simplyorange. benjy has a shop here in gonzales and can do you an excellant job. they're also havin a get together at TPS's shop this sat if you wanna stop by and check him out.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 12:40 PM

Yea, I want to talk to someone and see what I can do for the money, and what labor would cost me. I want to do it fairly soon....so you know. Thanks!!! Hopefully I can speak with them soon.

**SimplyOrange** · 07-22-2008, 12:50 PM

we can definitly take care of that, we have 500 hp pushrods for sale, or we have several combinations to offer you to make the power that you want, contact benjytps on this site, ill pm you our numbers in a bit, and a link to his profile, feel free to ask any questions, im usually on her all day.we just had a full engine rebuild leave monday, im hoping he will be at our get-together saturday.

94Stang504 · 12:56 PM

That sounds great....I would want the full monty done. I just dont know what route to go. I'm thinking maybe a sick 347 right now, and add an S/C at the first of the year, I just dont know. any suggestions?

I'm pretty sure I dont want the stock block, becuase I know it can only hold 500Hp usually, and I dont want to stress it. I've considered the Trick flow top end engine kit...but i've heard I can get better HP by going different routes.

Spark Plug · 07-22-2008, 01:08 PM

i know where you could buy a 92 lx fox with a built 347 for a good price.

**SimplyOrange** · 07-22-2008, 01:10 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by 94Stang504 I'm pretty sure I dont want the stock block, becuase I know it can only hold 500Hp usually, and I dont want to stress it. I've considered the Trick flow top end engine kit...but i've heard I can get better HP by going different routes.

we have a 331 in a car right now that will make 500 easy with low boost on a blower or small shot of nitrous, built bottomend in an svo block i believe, its benjys car, he will chime in when he gets a chance and give you some details on the motor, trickflow heads are really nice but you may be looking at going a little bugger to make 500hp,unless you go boost or nitrous.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 01:19 PM

I hear you there, I mean I dont have to do trick flow...im open to anything really. I like the Holley System Max intake, as well as the elderbrock RPM2. I plan on keeping this car, so I want to start out fresh, strong, and fast.

**SimplyOrange** · 07-22-2008, 01:25 PM

ther are plenty of good intakes.... heads and cam is gonna be a major factor.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Thats sounds good, Im looking to discuss some stuff. Like I said 500RWHP is what im looking for, so I hope I can get it or close to it on my budget. Ofcourse, i'd go through you to do the install and tuning so...

Cajun JungleBoy · 07-22-2008, 06:09 PM

**PureVenom** · 07-22-2008, 06:11 PM

Yeah, like I said in the other thread, you should come out this weekend. You don't need your car, just any mode of transport will do. Hang out, discuss things with benjy and jarrod...and they will fill your head with lots of options.

Benjytps · 07-22-2008, 07:07 PM

We really need to talk before I recommend you a combination. Id like to know where you want to go with the build other then 500hp. Naturally aspirated daily driver will be very difficult, forced induction or 351 based stroker (408 for example) would be the way to go but it all depends on what you want and what your budget will allow.Just give me a call sometime or come by the dyno day on Sat and we can talk about it in great detail.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 09:32 PM

Ok, what time is the dyno day and where is it? I'm not familiar with the area, I dont leave the New Orleans area much. I've been stationed down here for 2 years, and been to BR 3 times...lol

the car wont be an EVERY day driver, maybe every other or so. I live on base so, work is like 1 minute away.

I'd like to come up there if I could, and see what setups I can do, and all that. That way I have an idea price-wise going into my budget.

Thanks Fellas!

**PureVenom** · 07-22-2008, 09:44 PM

It is from 9 am until whenever and then we are all going to go to hooters for some dinner afterwards.... TPS address is as follows...in case you want to get directions from mapquest or google maps:

40472-C Abby James Rd.
Prairieville, LA 70769

I'll PM you my number if you decide to come up and I can get you from the interstate to the shop pretty easily. It's real simple to get to. You'll basically take I-10 to exit 163 (Highland Road). From there it is only a couple of turns...about 7 miles.

Also, if you come up and want to crash up here instead of driving back home that night, I have room at my place for you to crash if you would like. Or you could come up friday night and crash and head to the dyno day early. We are all getting together at my house friday night as well. TPS is only about 5 miles from my house. Litterally just around the corner.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 09:50 PM

Sounds great! I am going to check tomorrow and make sure I do not have duty this weekend. If I dont, I'm in for sure.

**PureVenom** · 07-22-2008, 09:52 PM

Just let me know if you need a place to stay...and I'll make sure to expect the company. I know brent is staying here from friday till sunday, and Brad will be staying if he is able to make it in from Miss....and probably one other person if he can make it in. I have plenty of room, so just let me know.

94Stang504 · 07-22-2008, 10:09 PM

I will know first thing in the morning, and I will get back with you and let you know whats going on. I really want to make it up there, so I can figure out what setup I can afford and etc.

94Stang504 · 07-23-2008, 02:39 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm going to make it up on saturday morning, and I think I'll be bringing the Stang. I wont beable to dyno though because I dont trust it. I'll let one of you guys drive it to see what I've got and what I can do.

Looking forward to it. What time does it start and end? Thanks!

**SimplyOrange** · 07-23-2008, 02:41 PM

starts at 9:00 we will look at it to see if it can make a pull.any special reason why you dont trust it?, be glad to have you there...

**PureVenom** · 07-23-2008, 02:45 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by 94Stang504 I'm pretty sure I'm going to make it up on saturday morning, and I think I'll be bringing the Stang. I wont beable to dyno though because I dont trust it. I'll let one of you guys drive it to see what I've got and what I can do. Looking forward to it. What time does it start and end? Thanks!