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MACHINING PRICES??? #1188470 02/29/12 05:06 PM 02/29/12 05:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Could you guys give me a run down on machining prices? I need to know if a perspective shop is in the "ball park" for their work...which I've heard for years,is TOP NOTCH! Dynamic Speed & Marine..in Harrison Twp. Mi. Thanks in advance for your help! 7096505-CRANKREMOVAL...440013.jpg (215 downloads) Last edited by Labratt; 02/29/12 05:07 PM.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188471 02/29/12 07:56 PM 02/29/12 07:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	NO ONE???

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188472 02/29/12 08:03 PM 02/29/12 08:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,404 Ambridge, Pa. R rickraw top fuel
rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,404 Ambridge, Pa.	i have some from 2yrs ago. probably won't help u much, but at least i answered. seeya.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: rickraw] #1188473 02/29/12 08:07 PM 02/29/12 08:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,049 Bowling Green, KY C cudaboy master
cudaboy master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,049 Bowling Green, KY	http://www.fastimeracing.com/pricing.html Here are some from a place downriver. Dennis Maybe just post what they quoted you and see what others have to say.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188474 02/29/12 08:32 PM 02/29/12 08:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,310 Prospect, PA BSB67 master
BSB67 master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,310 Prospect, PA	They are great. They did my engine......in 1976 when they were on Gratiot Ave, south of 6 Mile. You know, just down the street from Mancini at that time, back when Ron and Lou actually worked the counter. There were 4 speed shops within 3 mile of one another and probably another 6 with 10 miles. Sorry, just reminiscing.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188475 02/29/12 08:51 PM 02/29/12 08:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,870 Smyrna, South Carolina STEFF master
STEFF master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,870 Smyrna, South Carolina	I think Dynamic Speed & Marine is still on Jefferson, just north of Selfridge. I used them years ago. They were ok. There's another place very close to you, Randy. St. Clair Engines in Richmond, on Armada Ridge rd. They do good work as well. One of Best Machine's past lead engine builder / machinist works there. His name is Shawn.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: BSB67] #1188476 02/29/12 08:57 PM 02/29/12 08:57 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,728 ST clair shores MI M moretoys top fuel
moretoys top fuel M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,728 ST clair shores MI	local reputable place from a couple years ago. clean block (thermal degrease & shot pean $65 magnuflux block $50 line hone mains $180 balance rotating assy $225 r & r cam bearings $40 hone with plates & deck $200 clearance block for stroker $175 As steff suggested,shawn will do you right as well. Last edited by moretoys; 02/29/12 08:59 PM.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: moretoys] #1188477 02/29/12 10:12 PM 02/29/12 10:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	IMO: Price of machining is almost a non-factor. Finding a shop that does great machining is all that matters, to heck with the cost. Sheldon

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1188478 02/29/12 10:48 PM 02/29/12 10:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,973 SoCal J jake4cars top fuel
jake4cars top fuel J Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,973 SoCal	Quote: IMO: Price of machining is almost a non-factor. Finding a shop that does great machining is all that matters, to heck with the cost. Sheldon it is so hard to find a decent shop. Joey

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188479 02/29/12 10:54 PM 02/29/12 10:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Detroit, MI R RawnDart member
RawnDart member R Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Detroit, MI	Quote: Could you guys give me a run down on machining prices? I need to know if a perspective shop is in the "ball park" for their work...which I've heard for years,is TOP NOTCH! Dynamic Speed & Marine..in Harrison Twp. Mi. Thanks in advance for your help! I use "Automotive Machine Shop" based on Art's (From Mancini Racing) recommendation. Jack did absolutely perfect work on my stroker motor, and for the whole job it was about $1100. That included line boring the mains, boring .030 over, clearancing for a stroker crank, cleaning the block, sonic checking it, and balancing the rotating assembly for me. http://automotivemachine.net/

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188480 03/01/12 12:02 AM 03/01/12 12:02 AM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 914 tn R robnbird super stock
robnbird super stock R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 914 tn	I just had a new block bored, deck height matched, line bore maines ck cam jourmal alignment ( one was off and had to hone ) hot washed the block. installed cam brgs, internally Balanced the rotating system. $1100. this machine shop is a performance shop only. Its a spotlees clean shop. when I went in yesterday he was dynoing a 1418 HP pontiac motor, yes he let me watch I spend a lot with this shop. this guy is very good. and just up the road a couple of miles. 7097443-mocar.jpg (89 downloads) Last edited by robnbird; 03/01/12 12:10 AM.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: robnbird] #1188481 03/01/12 01:11 AM 03/01/12 01:11 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Thanks EVERYONE! Steff,they use to be right around the corner from me for years..right near Belle River Rd.I use to stop in and BS with the owners of St.Clair Machine,Dennis...and his wife,Jill! GOOD PEOPLE! Had no clue Shawn worked for them!...heard he was real good! I'll have to give them a call tomorrow,as well as Automotive Machine,in Fraser...where Dave Dudek has had his machine work done...for years! I'm not ruling out Dynamic either! Thanks again,everyone! 7097560-CRANKREMOVAL...440002.jpg (152 downloads)

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: STEFF] #1188482 03/01/12 07:12 AM 03/01/12 07:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 998 Clinton Township, Michigan D Dartin super stock
Dartin super stock D Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 998 Clinton Township, Michigan	Quote: I think Dynamic Speed & Marine is still on Jefferson, just north of Selfridge. I used them years ago. They were ok. There's another place very close to you, Randy. St. Clair Engines in Richmond, on Armada Ridge rd. They do good work as well. One of Best Machine's past lead engine builder / machinist works there. His name is Shawn. X2 for SCE! Shawn is currently building my new motor. Very honest and friendly and do very good work. For a price comparison look on Automotive Machine's website. They are at the corner of Utica Rd. and Garfield in Fraser. Randy

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Dartin] #1188483 03/01/12 10:43 AM 03/01/12 10:43 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Thanks,Randy! I plan on paying Shawn a visit this afternoon! I have to consider a few things...a LOT of people wouldn't understand my situation...but,whatever! Please call me on my cell...when you get a few minutes! Thanks,buddy! 7097983-ENGINEANDTRANSOUT-11-5-2011006.jpg (144 downloads)

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188484 03/01/12 11:13 AM 03/01/12 11:13 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere S smokinwoody I Live Here
smokinwoody I Live Here S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere	here in the Chicago area, I use Midwest Engine Tech in Mokena, Illinois...very good work and build an awesome engine no matter the make...they use a CNC crank balancer .. the last time I had work, it was 350 to balance the lower rotating assembly...may be higher now.... like said, forget about costs as long as they are within reason, when dealing with great machine shops.. I recommend Midwest Engine Tech.. I know you are on the east coast so a local guy is your best bet..

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: STEFF] #1188485 03/01/12 11:34 AM 03/01/12 11:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,877 SE Nunya Bubba master
Bubba master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,877 SE Nunya	Quote: I think Dynamic Speed & Marine is still on Jefferson, just north of Selfridge. I used them years ago. They were ok. There's another place very close to you, Randy. St. Clair Engines in Richmond, on Armada Ridge rd. They do good work as well. One of Best Machine's past lead engine builder / machinist works there. His name is Shawn. Another vote for Shawn @ St. Clair Engines...

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Bubba] #1188486 03/01/12 01:08 PM 03/01/12 01:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,838 S.E. Michigan ZIPPY I Live Here
ZIPPY I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,838 S.E. Michigan	I've used LSM in Waterford on the last three, only one of the three was my own, they've always treated me right. Price wise they're always been on par with the other local race shops. Rich H. Esse Quam Videri

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Bubba] #1188487 03/01/12 02:17 PM 03/01/12 02:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 256 Lenox, MI gj69charger enthusiast
gj69charger enthusiast Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 256 Lenox, MI	Another vote for Shawn @ St. Clair Engines... Me too.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: gj69charger] #1188488 03/01/12 04:09 PM 03/01/12 04:09 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Stopped over to St.Clair Engines today,and met/talked to Shawn...for 20 minutes or so. REAL NICE GUY! Definately knows his Mopars,as well! My friend,Randy Johnson(Dartin)is having a stroker built by Shawn,right now!..in fact,I saw ALL of his parts..pre-assembly! Look GOOD! He STRONGLY suggested I go to Main Cap studs,at my power level. He also said that he wouldn't touch-hone my cylinders WITHOUT a torque plate..which more than a few of you said is a MUST! Thank You ALL for your suggestions on this! Can ya tell which shop I'm favoring right now? Last edited by Labratt; 03/01/12 04:10 PM.

Re: MACHINING PRICES??? [Re: Labratt] #1188489 03/02/12 12:38 AM 03/02/12 12:38 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt OP Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Does anyone else have any experience dealing with Shawn..former employee at Best Machine? I want my machine work done right! 7099289-DOORJAMBPICS...ANDSECONDWET-SANDING!002.jpg (126 downloads)

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