15 replies to this topic

[timbo]

Right, I've got the bits I need for my 1071 short engine to be built. I'm just trying to decide who to get to build it up, balance and lighten some of the parts near where i live in oxford. I'm stuck between two really Rob Walker and Oselli, although I am aware that Downton Engineering aren't a million miles away.

Has anybody had a engine from any of these and can vouch for them for value for money?

cheers, timbo

[blacktulip]

ive heard good things about Rob Walker.

[alexcrosse]

id go for Rod down at SMMC, absolutely brilliant engine builder, does alot of work with 1071's because off grasstrack folk. Lots and lots of experience and great bloke, great company.

will get ALOT of power outa if for you.

[wolfys_mini]

dont go oselli, paying for the name to be honest

rob walker is good
as alex said rod at southam is a top bloke
or there is morspeed

[alexcrosse]

dont go oselli, paying for the name to be honest

seconded, like most of the big companies at the moment.

[wolfys_mini]

but even more so with oselli, i have a price list from them and its so overpriced!

[alexcrosse]

but even more so with oselli, i have a price list from them and its so overpriced!

i just think the quality of work differs also, people at southam get unbelivable results yet are not hugely recognised, got 138bhp out of a 1293 running on splits... impressive! look after peter barkers mk1 etc.

very very skilled, and certainly no their stuff, with good prices, nice chaps, and honest advice.

[wolfys_mini]

they have always been helpful for me

i think if i had the choice i would either go to rod (southam) or simon (morspeed)

because im lazy i would go to southam

[alexcrosse]

and you want your engine within a few weeks rather than years

[biggav]

Rob Walker, Pitstop, Chris Newlands, where abouts in oxford are you?

[wolfys_mini]

and you want your engine within a few weeks rather than years

oi!

got news for you!

[timbo]

Rob Walker, Pitstop, Chris Newlands, where abouts in oxford are you?

I'm in cowley in oxford but can travel. Where's Chris Newlands?

And do pitstop actually do engine builds as I had the impression they just tune them.

Also has anybody got the contact details or a website for SMMC as I can't seem to find them on the internet.

Edited by timbo, 25 May 2008 - 08:42 AM.

[biggav]

Rob Walker, Pitstop, Chris Newlands, where abouts in oxford are you?

I'm in cowley in oxford but can travel. Where's Chris Newlands?

And do pitstop actually do engine builds as I had the impression they just tune them.

Also has anybody got the contact details or a website for SMMC as I can't seem to find them on the internet.

they do build them yes, but work hand in hand with Rob Walker and gardias for machining, assembley and tuning. Rob Walker apparently uses Chris Newlands for some gearbox and engine work.

[wolfys_mini]

southam dont have a website

01926 815 681

give them a ring or pop in if you fancy a trip

[mini93]

southam are open till 12 or so on a saturday aswell which is guuuurd!
popped in there a few times on way back from work, i rung up and told them i was going one or twice i was help up in traffic and were still there! top bannana!