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jwhotrod · 11-24-2025, 12:57 PM

Do any of you guys, especially around Corvallis, Oregon know anything about a business called Turbo Tech Engines in Corvallis, OR? I'm debating on buying an engine from them and having trouble with info. Thanks in advance.

**mr48chev** · 11-24-2025, 04:58 PM

I've never heard of them but did find them on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577107564544

A lot of the engines he lists sound like Rings, rods and mains and a gasket set refresh jobs. Like the "rebuilt 350 Chevy for 700" that you used to see in the thrifty nickle a lot back before the internet. I've done a lot of those refresh jobs for myself with rings rods and mains and a valve job but never sold any to others.
The reviews seem a bit sketchy.
I've been looking for an aluminum LS for an OT swap that I want to do but think I'd rather find a donor off copart or another auction if I can get one right.

One thing, freight to ship that engine or engine and trans 2073 =/- miles isn't going to be cheap. Plus a crate fee as you can't expect anyone to buy the lumber and crate one up for free. It's a four hour and ten minute 245 mile drive from my house Making it a 6 hour drive in my F250. That 300 and camper hauling gears doesn't like 70mph.

nvrdone · 11-25-2025, 11:54 PM

I'd find a recommended builder somewhere close to you. That way you can get local recommendations plus check out their shop and talk to the builder.

B52bobardier1 · 11-26-2025, 09:13 PM

Warranty claims are best handled locally, not someplace far away. Ask somebody at a local car club who they recommend for rebuilds.

I presume you are looking for a GM engine. Have you considered buying one across the parts counter at your local Chevy / GMC dealership? Shipping is usually free and they have a great warranty. They will also bargain with you on price because they realize you have options to purchase an engine elsewhere.

Rick

**mr48chev** · 11-28-2025, 04:54 AM

It seems that there are more LS style engine suppliers popping up all the time.

dsraven · 11-28-2025, 12:30 PM

post 4 makes a good point in at least checking the local GM dealer for an engine price. I have installed many of these over the years and never had a comeback or warranty issue. there are a few things on the list to also include in the price, stuff that makes sense from a warrantee perspective, like replacing oil cooler in rad, oil cooler lines, etc. this is because some engines grenaded and so these parts may have metal fragments stuck inside. some shops say they "thoruoghly clean" oil coolers etc. i actually cut apart an oil cooler from inside the rad, after i had 'thoruoghly cleaned" it, and found it contained some shrapnel. definately not worth the risk when you think about the cost of the engines these days.
anyway, it's worth checking. ask for the performance parts catalogue or look online for a link to it. there are several engines available in various HP configurations

11-24-2025, 12:57 PM	#1
jwhotrod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 169	help with engine supplier Do any of you guys, especially around Corvallis, Oregon know anything about a business called Turbo Tech Engines in Corvallis, OR? I'm debating on buying an engine from them and having trouble with info. Thanks in advance.

11-24-2025, 04:58 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,391	Re: help with engine supplier I've never heard of them but did find them on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577107564544 A lot of the engines he lists sound like Rings, rods and mains and a gasket set refresh jobs. Like the "rebuilt 350 Chevy for 700" that you used to see in the thrifty nickle a lot back before the internet. I've done a lot of those refresh jobs for myself with rings rods and mains and a valve job but never sold any to others. The reviews seem a bit sketchy. I've been looking for an aluminum LS for an OT swap that I want to do but think I'd rather find a donor off copart or another auction if I can get one right. One thing, freight to ship that engine or engine and trans 2073 =/- miles isn't going to be cheap. Plus a crate fee as you can't expect anyone to buy the lumber and crate one up for free. It's a four hour and ten minute 245 mile drive from my house Making it a 6 hour drive in my F250. That 300 and camper hauling gears doesn't like 70mph. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-25-2025, 11:54 PM	#3
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,698	Re: help with engine supplier I'd find a recommended builder somewhere close to you. That way you can get local recommendations plus check out their shop and talk to the builder. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

11-26-2025, 09:13 PM	#4
B52bobardier1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 57	Re: help with engine supplier Warranty claims are best handled locally, not someplace far away. Ask somebody at a local car club who they recommend for rebuilds. I presume you are looking for a GM engine. Have you considered buying one across the parts counter at your local Chevy / GMC dealership? Shipping is usually free and they have a great warranty. They will also bargain with you on price because they realize you have options to purchase an engine elsewhere. Rick

11-28-2025, 04:54 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,391	Re: help with engine supplier It seems that there are more LS style engine suppliers popping up all the time. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-28-2025, 12:30 PM	#6
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 9,039	Re: help with engine supplier post 4 makes a good point in at least checking the local GM dealer for an engine price. I have installed many of these over the years and never had a comeback or warranty issue. there are a few things on the list to also include in the price, stuff that makes sense from a warrantee perspective, like replacing oil cooler in rad, oil cooler lines, etc. this is because some engines grenaded and so these parts may have metal fragments stuck inside. some shops say they "thoruoghly clean" oil coolers etc. i actually cut apart an oil cooler from inside the rad, after i had 'thoruoghly cleaned" it, and found it contained some shrapnel. definately not worth the risk when you think about the cost of the engines these days. anyway, it's worth checking. ask for the performance parts catalogue or look online for a link to it. there are several engines available in various HP configurations



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