Dr.Jass
Pastor of Muppets
I got set up recently with a vendor that does mostly engine hard parts, everything from valve seats and guides through to H-beam connecting rods and stroker crankshafts. I recently bought a set of 2.02"/1.80" Ferrea 6000-series valves for myself, and the cost on them was such that I could compete with the speed houses on resale. Same thing on lots of other vendors, be they typical-rebuild stuff like stock valvesprings or hootchie-pow shit like a Callies billet crank or Jesel belt drive. I bought two sets of forged pistons from them for my own engines at a previous job, and easily could've undercut the big boys on them (1 set each of Wiseco and SRP).
This doesn't make me a full-line speed vendor by any means. They don't handle things like MSD, AutoMeter, wheels, tires, etc. (let me tell you how glad I am I don't deal with the latter two). They handle Holley but nobody can compete with Summit/Jeg's on that stuff so I don't bother with it. There are more lines available than I can list here, though, so it's definitely worth asking. If it bolts to, or regards the engine, there's a good chance I can get it, all the name-brand stuff. If you're building an engine I might be able to make things a little easier on your pocketbook. PM me for a link to their line card showing all the brands I can supply.
I don't make much on it, but on many items I can compete with the big boys. Yes, there will be shipping involved (but orders over $300 ship for free in the US) and tax if you're in WI, but I might be able to save you a few bucks regardless. I'll be honest and straightforward if I can't. PM me here either with inquiries or for our phone number/e-mail address. Please keep in mind we're a two-person store and my employee doesn't know this stuff well, so I'm a very busy guy--phone time needs to be kept to a minimum.
Please don't respond with specific parts inquiries in this thread. Thanks!
This doesn't make me a full-line speed vendor by any means. They don't handle things like MSD, AutoMeter, wheels, tires, etc. (let me tell you how glad I am I don't deal with the latter two). They handle Holley but nobody can compete with Summit/Jeg's on that stuff so I don't bother with it. There are more lines available than I can list here, though, so it's definitely worth asking. If it bolts to, or regards the engine, there's a good chance I can get it, all the name-brand stuff. If you're building an engine I might be able to make things a little easier on your pocketbook. PM me for a link to their line card showing all the brands I can supply.
I don't make much on it, but on many items I can compete with the big boys. Yes, there will be shipping involved (but orders over $300 ship for free in the US) and tax if you're in WI, but I might be able to save you a few bucks regardless. I'll be honest and straightforward if I can't. PM me here either with inquiries or for our phone number/e-mail address. Please keep in mind we're a two-person store and my employee doesn't know this stuff well, so I'm a very busy guy--phone time needs to be kept to a minimum.
Please don't respond with specific parts inquiries in this thread. Thanks!
