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Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? #711699
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Looking for a machine shop, hopefully around Austin/San Antonio/Dallas, that can bush some lifter bores on a Hemi block.

Thanks!!

Dave

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: HemiDave] #711700
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from what iv been told here in deep s. Tex that the guys that have done it had to send the block out of state to a machine shop

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: Cheatham] #711701
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I have asked the same question. I live south of Dallas and no one knows anyone to do it.


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Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: ChrgrCuda] #711702
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The only Mopar oriented machine shop around here that I have heard of, is Diamondback Machine in Richmond, TX. They may do it, or know where to send you.

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: ChrgrCuda] #711703
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I have talked with Diamondback Racing but have not had them do any work for me. They are in Richmond/Rosenburg area (just south of Houston). They have a website. Check em out. Hope this helps. Ken

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: 68cuda2003] #711704
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Have you talked to Rehr and Morrison? Surely those guys can do it.

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: 68cuda2003] #711705
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Diamonback can't do it, but they will find someone that does and call me back!!

Dave

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: HemiDave] #711706
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Is Texarkana too far? Adger Smith Performance Engines has the BHJ Block Tru fixture that is the beginnings of the process and he can probably fix you up. His telephone number is (903) 794-7223

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Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: marvo451] #711707
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http://www.waynecalvertengines.com/index_files/Page425.htm

Wayne Calvert lists lifter bushings on their website.

Seems like I called around several years ago looking for someone to bore the lifter bores on a SS Hemi block. Several said they could bush them, but only Barton would drill them and bush them. I traded Jim Hale for a street Hemi block and he sent it to LSM. I heard he blew it up after spending $6600 in machine work. I'm pretty sure R&M can do it, but it depends on how busy they are with the Pro Stock/Mod stuff. I think Spyphish is using R&M now to do his SS/AH Hemi's, so maybe they are more interested in Mopar stuff.


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Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: HemiDave] #711708
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Try Southland Performance, home of the Teuton hemis, their website is no longer up but I'm sure you can get a number they are in Gray, Louisiana.

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: Blucuda413] #711709
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Nickens in Conroe?

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: Pat7272] #711710
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Nickens CAN NOT do it. They don't have the fixture. Southland DOES do it, and were very reasonable. Sid will take care of you. And you can always party in N.O.!

RIP

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: sc4400] #711711
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You might call TRE and ask for Taylor. He might be able to help you out. Phone number is 281-593-1440, they are located in Cleveland Texas.

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush lifter bores? [Re: onyxba] #711712
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Nope, Taylor can't do it....the search continues!!

Dave

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: HemiDave] #711713
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Try Chenoweth speed and machine in Illinois they do this everyday! There web site is Chenowethspeedandmachine.com

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: moparlifer] #711714
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Is there really a need to bush the lifters bores?
The reason I ask is I have my Aluminum Indy Maxx block in the machine shop now. I have no spare $$$ left but if it needs it now is the time to do it. Thanks


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Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: MRMOPAR622] #711715
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We talked to R&M a few weeks back about sonic checking a block and they say they only do Chebby stuff.... nothing else.

Can't sonic check a block because it isn't a Chebby? That doesn't require any machine work so why get that picky about what you will and won't work on? I know all of their machines are set up to do those non-Mopar motors, but what gives there?

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: Mike Miller] #711716
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Gonna try Southland. I could deliver it during my next trip back and maybe I'll get to see some of the SS/AA Hemi cars!!

Dave

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: Mike Miller] #711717
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Quote:

Can't sonic check a block because it isn't a Chebby? That doesn't require any machine work so why get that picky about what you will and won't work on? I know all of their machines are set up to do those non-Mopar motors, but what gives there?




They have bad backs- the Chevy and Ford blocks are much easier to move around the shop.

MB

Re: Anyone in TX (or the South) bush Hemi lifter bores? [Re: HPMike] #711718
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Two shops....

1. The Auto Shop; Wichita Falls TX. Al Weiss. Eddie Hill's machinist, and a very good one on Hemi's. Personal machinist to all R&D for Nitrous Express. Holds numerous Stock Eliminator world records.

2. LenMar Motorsports, Masfield Texas. Owned by Gaylen Smith and home of his 5 time world champion Hemi powered ProMod. Nice guys. Have my 520" RB over there now for a freshen.

Both are more than capable of bushing the bores.

Thanks,
Bridger



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