how much am i expecting to pay for machine work???

[sochinkyeyesshut]

hi i am curious... i spun my rod bearings and now i am planning to mildly build up my engine... i was wondering how much am i expecting to pay to get my block and head worked on???? thanks here is what i wanted to do

bore and hone to 87mmmicro-polish and balance the crankshaft

also what kinda blockwork do you recommend me to do???

thanks in advance???

-Dara

[gumby74]

Machine work depends on location.Cutting the crank to spec could run from $80-$180Boring and honing could run from $20-$50 a bore.I suggest you ask around preferably guys with built engines for recommended machinists. Then go in and ask for estimates and see for yourself what kind of work is done. Don't call on the phone. Go in and ask. This way you will see what conditions your engine will be worked on. Cleanliness of shop, equipment available etc. etc.If you are serious about the build, after you receive the block, re-measure and verify all clearances. Tedious, boring and very time consuming. But it pays off in the end. Or take your stuff to another machine shop and have them measure for you.Flush out all oil passages and water jackets to get out any grime and honing slur. You would be surprised at what comes out. Cleaning kits with assorted brushes are available at most parts stores, though some places may have to special order them. Summit Racing has everything you would need for under $40 I think. Its been a while.Wipe down all machined surfaces with ... I can't think of what its called, but a special oil that prevents rust from forming.And lastly use a good torque wrench and follow all torquing proceedures and values.

[gumby74]

Oh and Clevite bearings.Rods and mains. They are cheaper than you think.

[sochinkyeyesshut]

wow those are very helpful tips...i appreciate it alot... here is my buildlist so far...what do you think thanks... these are parts that i already purchased... thanks in advance

[sochinkyeyesshut]

BC valvespringsAluminum Crank PulleyHKS intake cam 256 step 2BC exhast cam 264 step 287mm 8.5:1 pistonsACL Race Series Main,Rod and Thrust bearingstop mount manifold38mm tial wastegatet3/t4 super 60 turbineApexi GT spec exhausttrust downpipeHKS intercooler with custom pipingGodspeed Alum. Radiator and HosesBlitz intakeApex'i BOV850cc injectorsArp Head and Rod bolts1.1mm 87mm Cometic HGEarls S/S turbo lines14" e fanSAFC 2 Fidanza Alum. FlywheelSpec stage 3 clutch and H/D Pressure PlateOil Filter Relocation kit with Oil Cooler

any suggestions on what else i should get??? thanks

[gumby74]

You are gonna bake one hell of a cake there.Thats a pretty complete list, I am sure the obvious things will come up hoses, fluids and such.Realistically though, just take your time on assembly. Keep everything clean and be patient about it. I find working slow and steady is best and somewhat quicker than rushing through and bolting things up. A couple hours here and there, you would be surprised at how well things come together.Lastly, follow a good break-in proceedure and be maniacal about your maintenance.

[sochinkyeyesshut]

thanks... i was hoping to see somwhere around 300+ WHP with this setup... do you recommend me get anything else for this setup??? maybe methanol injection??? i just want it to be reliable and somewhat fast... any comments would be appreciated thanks-Dara

[driftneil]

thanks... i was hoping to see somwhere around 300+ WHP with this setup... do you recommend me get anything else for this setup??? maybe methanol injection??? i just want it to be reliable and somewhat fast... any comments would be appreciated thanks-Dara

Nice setup, but I would recomend a boost controller.

[DriftReadyS13]

u shuld be seeing well over 300 with that setup and a bc

[slik_s13]

hey dara hows your build coming along? im in the proccess of rebuilding mine.

[Slipstream]

Don't forget to get the head and block decked.

[verSat1l3]

Local shop pricing out my way is as follows:

Degrease (hot tank) Block $85Bore + Hone $145Deck Block $60

Clean + Check Head $85True head (i assume this is decking) $45

Assemble small block $250Micro balance 4 cylinder lower rotating assembly $145Check ports & polish $55

I think they are cryo treating rods for about $8 each, i need to check on a molybdenum coating cost...

[slik_s13]

wow i hope i can find a mahine shop around here to get my rods cryo'ed for $8.

[crash n burn]

Local shop pricing out my way is as follows:

Degrease (hot tank) Block $85Bore + Hone $145Deck Block $60

Clean + Check Head $85True head (i assume this is decking) $45

Assemble small block $250Micro balance 4 cylinder lower rotating assembly $145Check ports & polish $55

I think they are cryo treating rods for about $8 each, i need to check on a molybdenum coating cost...

good god, if its a well kept up shop, i might wanna think about sending them my motor then, thats a steal..well worth shipping it there too

[verSat1l3]

The shop is Mancini Machine Shop. They are located in Catonsville, MD right outside Baltimore. I'm not 100% on the price of the cryo treating, but all the other prices I read right off the paper the guy wrote out for me when I was in there a few weeks ago.

The shop has an excellent reputation in our area. They mainly do high end V8's that see a lot of track time. One of my buddy's father runs a roll cage shop and he does a lot of work on the same type of cars. They don't like old man Mancini at all, but its a personal beef between them. At the same time, they can't disparage the work done there, they agree its high quality.

The number to the shop if you want it is 410 747 6464.

[sochinkyeyesshut]

just got my crankshaft micropolished today.. he even cleaned and everything for free... he quoted me 25 bucks but imma give him 35 for the beer on me... the shop here is called CNC machine shop...really cool guy has great reputation here too imma send him my block and head once i get it off.. cant wait-Dara

[slik_s13]

is that in abq?

[sochinkyeyesshut]

NAW clovis, nm he's cool as **** too... he wanted 35 cash for the job but i gave him 40 bucks cause the work was immaculate... better than perfect... imma take my block and head to him once i take it out of the car.... the shop looks clean too... he also did extra work to the crank... CNC machine shop in 88101 ,.... im very satisfied

[dropteam21]

well i know this is an older post but my block is at my local napa auto machine shop.I live in nor cal and i am paying 30 for hot tank 16 for bore and hone pr. cylinder and because i am lay-z 60 for removing the crank and some other stuff ( not that i am lazy but i dont have a puller to get the pulles off). going to pick it up next week.