American Engine & Marine

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  Eric Miesieski
a year ago
I had an engine with a badly spun bearing and they were able to save my crank, rods, and block as well as get me the required bearing for the machine work that was done and the price was outstanding. I asked them how much to assemble the short block and they said they were selective about the engines they build, this didn t turn me away it actually made me more comfortable with them. I couldn t recommend this shop more, if I could give more than 5 stars I would. The work they did was great and I will use them again. They know their stuff and have great customer service.Service: Engine repair

  joel becker
a year ago
Fantastic machine shop. Talk to Paul. He will get you set up. Economy, street, race, they will get you going. I had a set of new heads inspected and touched up. Plus they worked over a crank and got my oil tolerances right.

  Vlad Nechytaylo
a year ago
Nice and people with a big knowledge about engine work. They giving great advice about your engine. Got fixed my cylinder head and cleaned. I'm happy with their work. I do recomend them! Thank you so much!!Service: Engine repairService: Engine repair

  Bryson Zacharias
a year ago
From start to finish they were absolutely respectful and do qaulity work. I brought in a 454 bbc that was trashed and they were able to clean it up and save the crank. And they were pretty quick as well and would keep you updated. I highly recommend and will use them from here on out!!Service: Engine repairService: Engine repair

  levi smith
3 years ago
One year ago we took our boat to get the motor rebuilt from the block up. This was when Dennis was the owner though, a good man. They felt so confident about the rebuild they warrantied the work for two years. Not even a year later, the motor has sixteen yes, sixteen hours and a piston ring went. I called these guys up and they blew me off entirely. Told them about the warranty even and they chose not to help whatsoever. Instead they quoted me $1600 just to re-ring the motor. Mind you this is after $5000 has been put into the rebuild already. Long story short, do not waste your time here. At one point they were a wonderful shop. Unfortunately due to their new ownership they have PROVEN themselves to be a shady mechanic shop. Do no deal with them. I don't enjoy writing poor reviews, however, being a local I think it's important to steer people in the correct, honest direction to good quality work. Unfortunately, it's not at this shop.In response to your reply. Your guy who built the motor, Jeff. Still is known to work at your shop. Dennis himself did not build it. YOUR current mechanic did. Also, you tried to give me his number which has no voicemail whatsoever to it. For all I know you're giving out a false phone number. As for "working with me on this" you flat out said what you've already wrote down. You have a new name but same staff. It is up to you as a business owner to attempt to make right of this situation. Seems to me you want to wipe your hands clean of a warranty.Services: Engine repair, Motor building

  Hunter Napier
2 years ago
They cleaned my 390 up, got me sorted out with a polish, hone, head job w/new pos stop seals, and paint touch up as well as rings and bearings. (I'm doing the assembly myself)Good reasonable prices and they worked with me on a timetable. Kind of wish I wasn't moving because I like this shop. Would pay the extra shipping in future to have them do any future work.Keep in mind covid and parts shortages have delayed many industries. They worked with me and gave me a reasonable timetable and then still got ahead of schedule. Be patient, communicate, and understand everyone wants an engine built right now with a national parts shortage.10/10 would recommend.

  Neoma Geren
a year ago
SCAM YOU OUT OF YOUR MONEY! Took my small block 350 that my husband rebuild just to have it gone through. (Quoted $700 including minor work which i already felt was high) they called and said just a few things needed to be done (around $200 extra, i ok that extra work but felt for price it should be included so add $200 now $900.00). Then I get a call engine is done to the tune of $1400 ( keep in mind the engine already had new parts and was already rebuilt so nothing major was replaced no pistons, rods, rings NOTHING) they took it upon themselves to do a bunch of extra work (that wasn't nessasary) and that was not authorized, talked about or asked for and thier excuse is to warranty it. (I didn't ask for my engine to be gone through to have any kind of warranty just to make sure everything was good (had sat for several years in the garage). Now for $1800 I could have taken my original engine in and had a complete rebuild and kept it original, so I can not fathom how they are justifying charging me $1400 for minor honing (told piston rings to tight, no boring done) and minimal camshafts work. They replaced NOTHING! Do I lose my engine that husband put 1k into or do I just pull original engine and take to a more reputable place for $1800.00 that I know won't screw me over.

  Bart Simpson
a year ago
I have had 20 plus engines built with these guys over the years, for both personal and professional jobs. I have never had any issues with the work performed. Everyone is knowledgeable, helpful and professional.

  Richard Nugen
8 years ago
Dennis and crew and American Engine are incredible. Seriously.I took my first engine project to them and they helped me work through what needed to be done. Assisted in ordering parts and got my block, crank, rods and pistons all ready to go. Dennis was always willing to answer my questions and offered a great deal of helpful information and guidance. Not to mention, they have the most competitive prices in town and access to any part for your engine build.I will definitely go back to American Engine & Machine.Thanks a ton for all your help.

  nathan2345rei
4 years ago
I payed 1800 dollars for a 22r long block rebuild that was 4 weeks late and was only to the timing chain. So no water pump no oil pump no rear main nothing. They provideded me with the water pump and oil pump but they were sitting in the bottom of a box with all the old bults and no new ones... On top of that the head gasket blew at around 500 miles without over heating even the slittest bit until there was no fluid in my radiator because the head wasn't even torqued which they didn't cover all the sudden. While I should have double checked if the head was torqued because of what condition the engine came in I didn't. The engine should have came back to me damn near complete ready to drop in for 1800 dollars, but instead it took a whole day to find all brand new bolts that would fit everything that wasn't completed. I would not recommend this shop to anyone at all.

  Brandon J
7 years ago
Ive had this shop do all kinds of different engines for me. Dennis is the best choice. I recently gave Cylinder Head Service on Francis a try, the owner mike was kinda rude with me. I did not appreciate that, so im going to continue to bring my parts and engines to Dennis. As i write this, i have four head gasket repairs going, and dennis will get the heads to them all because other guys in town are either crooked or unpleasant. Dennis is honest, fair, experienced and freindly.

  Art Wanrow
2 years ago
It's a place to take your motor and get it all done

  Boy Korolyuk
3 years ago
Called to get a few quotes made to get my engine fixed. Got them talking on the phone until he found out what engine it was and told me my engine is a garbage engine and made sounds at me so I couldn't talk over him on the phone and hung up on me. Rudest customer service I've EVER HEARD. I'm shocked anyone even talks to customers like that

  J Shu
a year ago
Terrible business. Would not recommend to anyone seeking quality work. Absolute garbage. Would give 0 stars if I could. Changed name for confidentiality purposes. NOT SPAM.Services: Engine repair, Motor buildingServices: Engine repair, Motor building

  Marty Miller
6 years ago
One thing I dare anyone go down, call all shops and see which person who answers will be nice for a change and give a damn! Dennis did on the phone and in person! Rebuilt my 350 to 315 HP. PRICE WAS DIRT CHEAP AND STILL RUNS TWO YEARS LATER,! Thanks again!

  Don Christianson
a year ago
Good people very qualified machinists . Have numerous engines that they did the machine work on. They all still run great !!!! Quick turn around on machine work nothing they can't handle !!!!

  Troy Motors
6 years ago
You will not find a machine shop that is so dedicated to quality work as American Engine and Machine. Dennis is top notch. I have used this machine shop for 15 years and wouldn't consider having anyone else touch my customers engines!!!!!

  jonathon smith
7 months ago
High quality work at good prices. I will be coming back

  Steven Boyle
3 years ago
Excellent experience. Helped me identify everything I needed and I look foward to dropping my toyota motor off for the bore hone and deck.

  colton mccord
2 years ago
Very happy with there service.savanna in the front office is amazing to communicate with and they work in a very timely manner.highly recommend!Services: Engine repair, Motor buildingServices: Engine repair, Motor building

  Nick Lee
2 years ago
Been getting my internal parts from Denice for many years , he has retired and sold it now so not sure of the new guy

  Roy Santiago
2 years ago
Great customer service and great work. You can see the professionalism in the place. It is now my go to place.

  Jim Oliver
3 years ago
Awesome people to work with they went above and beyond to help me with my project. Thanks guys look forward to working with you again real soon

  Amie S
7 years ago
Always quality work and good service, have had many engines rebuilt here!

  Shawn Gunton
2 years ago
Real nice people to talk you about your engine. And they will lessen to what you want.

  isaac coning
10 years ago
I've had tons of engines done here great work.friendly guys

  Brandon Stafford
4 years ago
very happy with the customer service and knowledge. definitely recommend to everyone!!! thanks guys

  Daryel Berkel
a year ago
Fantastic people Accommodated exactly what I needed

  Shane Ried
a year ago
I'd definitely recommend American

  Nick Mothafuckin Lee
6 years ago
Dennis is the nicest feller , great place ..