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Who to use for rebuild in KC area

Posted By: randavis

Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 03:54 PM

My 440 has developed a miss, which I believe is due to broken rings (again). I have a spare block, but it will need boring, line boring, decking, etc. from sitting for 30 years under the bench. I am not looking to race it, just occasional spirited driving. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 450 to 500 hp. I am looking at either E-Street or 440 Source stealth heads. I will use the Torker II and the Holley Sniper from my old engine. I'll need rods and pistons and a cam package.

My old machine shop has changed hands and I am not sure about the quality of work coming from there. Most of the people I know run GM. Their guys don't know Mopar.

Who would be a decent shop to work with in the Kansas City metro area?

Thanks
Posted By: ksj

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 05:13 PM

Maschmeier Performance Engines. in Oak Grove MO. https://www.facebook.com/Maschmeier-Performance-Engines-404739096369127/
Posted By: randavis

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 05:25 PM

I've heard some negative comments about those guys.
They are close to my home.
I guess I'll go talk to them and see how I feel then.
I have to get the wife on board, so that may take a while.
Anybody else?

Thanks

Edit: After looking at his FB, all I see are GM and one Ford. I would like to find someone who does a bunch of Mopars.
Posted By: GTS340

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by randavis
Most of the people I know run GM. Their guys don't know Mopar.

Originally Posted by randavis
After looking at his FB, all I see are GM and one Ford. I would like to find someone who does a bunch of Mopars.

Whats the theory behind this? Is there something magical that must be done to bore, hone, and line hone a Mopar block that GM and Ford guys don't have to do?
My opinion is that an engine is an engine and any machine shop that does quality work should be able to do what you need, its not a super stock engine you are building.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 06:53 PM

How close is Patterson racing to you?
I don't know but I think they are in Kansas some where confused
Posted By: GY3

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Cab_Burge
How close is Patterson racing to you?
I don't know but I think they are in Kansas some where confused


About 2.5 hours away from him. They are in Augusta, Ks.
Posted By: randavis

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 10:49 PM

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GTS340: Whats the theory behind this? Is there something magical that must be done to bore, hone, and line hone a Mopar block that GM and Ford guys don't have to do?
My opinion is that an engine is an engine and any machine shop that does quality work should be able to do what you need, its not a super stock engine you are building.


I would think a shop that did a lot of Mopars knows what works and what don't. They also may have used parts in stock. Also, they have experience with Mopars and can recommend different options that arre proven.

Just my thought.
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 11:09 PM

http://www.smotherssupercars.com/
Mopar expert,should read his book!! He comes on here and has a FB page.
Posted By: moparpollack

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 11:15 PM



Originally Posted by hemi-itis
http://www.smotherssupercars.com/
Mopar expert,should read his book!! He comes on here and has a FB page.


He's not in the KC area. beer
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by moparpollack


Originally Posted by hemi-itis
http://www.smotherssupercars.com/
Mopar expert,should read his book!! He comes on here and has a FB page.


He's not in the KC area. beer


Whaddia expect from a Noo Yaker?? wink
Posted By: galen

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/06/20 11:55 PM

I just had lifter bushings installed and a few other things. JD engine and machine. Columbia Mo. He is a mopar guy.
Posted By: ksj

Re: Who to use for rebuild in KC area - 12/07/20 02:04 AM

Not sure if this place in Lawrence KS is still in business or not but they know mopars. Automotive Machine and Performance, 715 SE 22nd Street.785-843-9333. Pat Forsyth is the owner
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