WHEELER ENGINE

Old 06-20-2009, 08:05 AM
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HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY A BIG BLOCK CHEVY 582 STREET ENGINE FROM A GENTELMAN WHO BOUGHT NEW FROM THIS COMPANY. ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD ABOUT THEM. THANKS FRANK
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Old 06-20-2009, 08:27 AM
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There are several. Hope one of these is the right one.

http://www.musclecarrestorations.com...g/wheeler.html
http://wheelersengines.com/
http://www.wheelerpowerproducts.com/
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Old 06-20-2009, 11:23 AM
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LOOKED ON THEIR SITE AND FOUND THE STATS. THEY USE TOMAHAWK PRODUCTS. NO IDEA. SOMEONE HAS HAD TO HAVE DEALT WITH THIS COMPANY
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Old 06-20-2009, 12:35 PM
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been post on drr before if you get on there and look

if I recall it seemed most said stay away. What kinda motor combo you looking for ?
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Old 06-20-2009, 06:29 PM
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69 CHEVELLE FULL BACKHALF 33-21.5 STREET MICKYS DOUG NASH 4PLUS1. HAS TO RUN ON PUMP GAS AND HAUL ASS. YES NYES HAS THE BANG FOR THE BUCK BUT STILL TRYING TO SAVE A BUCK.
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Old 06-20-2009, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fsdragster
69 CHEVELLE FULL BACKHALF 33-21.5 STREET MICKYS DOUG NASH 4PLUS1. HAS TO RUN ON PUMP GAS AND HAUL ASS. YES NYES HAS THE BANG FOR THE BUCK BUT STILL TRYING TO SAVE A BUCK.
Sometimes trying to save a buck cost us more in the long run :lol: Learned the hardway this winter ...
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Old 06-20-2009, 07:07 PM
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TOTALLT TRUE IN MOST CASES. I TAKE IT THAT A COMPANY SUCH AS NYES MAKES SURE THEIR EAGLE OR OTHER ROTATING ASSEMBLIES ARE NOT FOREIGN MADE.
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Old 06-20-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fsdragster
TOTALLT TRUE IN MOST CASES. I TAKE IT THAT A COMPANY SUCH AS NYES MAKES SURE THEIR EAGLE OR OTHER ROTATING ASSEMBLIES ARE NOT FOREIGN MADE.
Most all your lower dollar stuff is but what sets most good shops apart is checking it when they get it, you'd be amazed the amount of shops that just trust everything is right. Eagle, Callies Compstar, K-1, and several other decent parts are not made in the USA and are only as good as the shop installing them
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Old 06-20-2009, 07:16 PM
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THIS MOTOR HAS 1800 MILES ON IT AND CAN BE PICKED UP WITH ALL THE EXTRAS FOR 7GRAND AND ITS RUNNING IN THE CAR. HE HAS RECEIPTS TOTALLING OVER 11. NOT TO BAD FOR A 582.
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Originally Posted by fsdragster
THIS MOTOR HAS 1800 MILES ON IT AND CAN BE PICKED UP WITH ALL THE EXTRAS FOR 7GRAND AND ITS RUNNING IN THE CAR. HE HAS RECEIPTS TOTALLING OVER 11. NOT TO BAD FOR A 582.
Good price for sure

Did a quick search over on drr, 2 topics mention wheels motors
first one, one guy said they seem to be ok but the rotator is from china, with the 2nd guy saying do a LOT of homework before purchasing followed by save yourself money and time by calling sunset.

2nd thread mentioned a wheeler 582 that was rebuilt 2 times in the first 75 passes.

Also a quick search of the tomahawk stuff, it seems like most companies they make several different types so make sure its good the good tomahawk crank and rods in it, the lower version are very cheap to buy.

Other then that, for 7k and you feel comfortable jump on the deal
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