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A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? #1182483
02/20/12 02:26 AM
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I need to have my 383 machined and built in or near the chicagoland area. I am looking for someone with a great reputation. Nothing too crazy, not going for 600 hp. Just a great near stock rebuild. Also it wouldn't hurt to be price competitive. Any recommendations?

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182484
02/20/12 10:48 AM
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You may want to ask in the unlawfull race and tech section more guys building motors and seems lots from Chi Town area.
Hughes engines would not be that far a drive either!

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Dodgem] #1182485
02/20/12 10:59 AM
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If you're in or near Lake County and don't mind crossing the border into WI I would recommend the machine shop I used in kenosha. LAM Engines

They did my 383 and I was very happy with the price and the results. I also know that they built 2 other mopars in friends cars and for they all run great.

PM or email me if you want more specific info.


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Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182486
02/20/12 12:47 PM
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Opel in Streamwood !!....Ted is the best ....they build alot of Mopars
Check them out!!

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: fish'sfish] #1182487
02/20/12 01:21 PM
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Another vote for Ted at Opel, have not used anyone else in the 20 some odd years of having engines built in the the Chicagoland area!


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Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182488
02/20/12 01:29 PM
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Norm's Speed Shop in Helenville Wi. Just east of Jefferson. Great guy Great price Great service.

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: swapman] #1182489
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Opel is really good but pricey in my opinion. Check out Midwest Engine Tech

Midwest Engine Tech
19130 S 85th Pl.
Mokena, IL 60448
815-464-9490

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: GTXKen] #1182490
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Ive never had anything done by them but Ive only heard good things. Its in Rockdale,IL (Near Joliet)
www.Borowskirace.com

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182491
02/20/12 02:57 PM
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It would really help if we knew where you are in relation to "Chicagoland". Lots of good machine shops besides the one's mentioned already.


The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.

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Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Rhinodart] #1182492
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Thanks everyone for your help. I am in Glen Ellyn, about 45 mins. west of Chicago. I am not afraid to drive though for the right shop. Thanks again.

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182493
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I am trying to start the restoration of a 1969 #s matching roadrunner I just bought. I am new at this. I played around with cars a little in high school, but nothing to this level. My first car was a 72 satellite sebring plus. Ever since I have had the urge to restore something. If you guys have any tips or suggestions of any kind, it would be much appreciated.

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182494
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"RUN Forest RUN". Only YOU can prevent forest fires. If you can handle never ending cost overruns, things not fiting, the loss of your garage, your better half nagging you to come in "IT"S MIDNITE FOR CRYING OUTLOUD". All your friends telling you how to do this,this way. Waiting at the front door for back ordered parts that were promised 3 or 4 weeks ago then have at it. Join the party, GOOD LUCK

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: swapman] #1182495
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Apex Machine. in Bensenville. http://apexae.com/where/index.html
Bill has been there since 1973. Excellent work and good price.

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182496
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I am trying to start the restoration of a 1969 #s matching roadrunner I just bought. I am new at this. I played around with cars a little in high school, but nothing to this level. My first car was a 72 satellite sebring plus. Ever since I have had the urge to restore something. If you guys have any tips or suggestions of any kind, it would be much appreciated.




Welcome to the board. Mostly friendly folks here, but your question (in this thread) is what's referred to a "hijack." You need to post your own thread, and it's always best to ask specific questions. Again, welcome...

Re: A great Machine shop/engine rebuild Chicago? [Re: Mufichman] #1182497
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Thanks everyone for your help. I am in Glen Ellyn, about 45 mins. west of Chicago. I am not afraid to drive though for the right shop. Thanks again.




Then drive to my shop Performance Plus Cylinder Head in Odin,IL 4 hours south.
As mentioned there are some shops around you.


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