who do you trust for short block work?

[bobtsgt]

Who is everyone using for short block machining work? I got a rather high quote from a local company and want to shop around. Eastside machinist would be nice but will consider anyone. Thanks

[Pops Fun]

Hi
Steve that built mine did a terrific job. He now has his own shop, I will get his number!!

[theyallslow]

HUCKS right there next to KOI

[facemelter71]

Ive been dealing with performance engineering down in ross.Great group of guys and great prices.

[331TwistedWedge]

Midwest Crank Shaft *sharonville*... the guy is a genius ... he built my 331 and 95redstangs 347 ... im on my 4th year with this engine, no complaints whatsoever ... he is very affordable ... give him a shout & at least see what he quotes you (513) 563-4560 or (513) 505-2477, his name is dave :bigthumb

[IEATLT1]

Newman Machine Shop
1145 11th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-4024

They've built several motors for me... they know thier way around motors be it ford chevy or mopar.

Good prices too

They do stand behind their work too.

Tell them Nick sent ya.

[mach_u]

HUCKS right there next to KOI

Yup! Kevin seems to know his shit! :bigthumb

[92coupe]

Bob, Go see Dave @ Monarch Machine service in Burlington Ky. On the corner of Limaburg rd and RT 18 He does great work at a affordable price. That's the Guy who did all the machine work on my block, heads, crank and flywheel. That was aug 04 and that motor is still running like a top. I did all the assembly work myself.

[Brandon Alsept]

Give Brian out @ BES a call. If you are wanting the best:bigthumb

1.812.576.2371

[Timido]

Give Brian out @ BES a call. If you are wanting the best:bigthumb

1.812.576.2371

Ditto

[slvr87cpe]

trident machine shop in newtown did the machining on my 306 and i assembled it ..they did excellent work :bigthumb

[dedpedal]

Ill second Dave at Monarch, hes been real good to me on past motors. On the other hand, if youre building a high dollar high powered motor, go see BES.

[331TwistedWedge]

BES is too expensive ... i will put Dave at Midwest Crank up against BES ... dave won the clevite engine builders challenge last year ... im not saying this guy is the greatest engine builder in the world, but dollar for dollar - this guy will save you lots of money versus a shop like BES ~ with the same if not better quality ...

[Brandon Alsept]

BES is too expensive ... i will put Dave at Midwest Crank up against BES ... dave won the clevite engine builders challenge last year ... im not saying this guy is the greatest engine builder in the world, but dollar for dollar - this guy will save you lots of money versus a shop like BES ~ with the same if not better quality ...

LOL well then tell him that the engine builders classic is coming up. Be a good way for him to win about $30K:rolleyes:

[331TwistedWedge]

LOL well then tell him that the engine builders classic is coming up. Be a good way for him to win about $30K:rolleyes:

are you being sarcastic about this? ... just trying to help bob out with an engine build ... WITHOUT paying an arm and a leg ~ with quality work ...

[Timido]

This is not about what cost what or who is the best I am sure there are many engine builders making money for a reason. He asked who people trusted. B.E.S. Still gets my vote. My advise pick many of the engine builders that people have recomended and go talk to them get an Idea what they can do for you. Ask them about cost and how long it will take to do the job. If you are doing engine work right now is a good time to get it done. Once racing season ends the engine shops start getting busy. Once next years rules come out the get Swamped.

I take the side bet on the BES Vs Midwest Crack if they are in any Engine Masters Competitions togther.

http://www.besracing.com/jegsengine.html Notice the Check in the Picture<<<

[331TwistedWedge]

This is not about what cost what or who is the best I am sure there are many engine builders making money for a reason. He asked who people trusted. B.E.S. Still gets my vote. My advise pick many of the engine builders that people have recomended and go talk to them get an Idea what they can do for you. Ask them about cost and how long it will take to do the job. If you are doing engine work right now is a good time to get it done. Once racing season ends the engine shops start getting busy. Once next years rules come out the get Swamped.

I take the side bet on the BES Vs Midwest Crack if they are in any Engine Masters Competitions togther.

http://www.besracing.com/jegsengine.html Notice the Check in the Picture<<<


Midwest Crack, you're ate up :lol:

~ if you decide on BES, better bring your $aving$ account :lol:

now back to this bengals game ...

[Brandon Alsept]

See but you only pay once:bigthumb So you save in teh big picture:cool2:

[331TwistedWedge]

lol ... i know they do nice work, but they are expensive ... :bigthumb

someone told me before that BES means, Bring Extra Savings ... :lol:

ok, i made that up :lol:

timido - kiss my a$$ :lol: :lol: :lol:

who dey ...

[mustang8998]

are you being sarcastic about this? ... just trying to help bob out with an engine build ... WITHOUT paying an arm and a leg ~ with quality work ...

I'm I wrong, or did you not bitch about turn-around time, on the motor for the 'vert.

Maybe I missed something about a builder change?

[Timido]

http://www.besracing.com/services.html

There is the price list. I did not misspell Midwest Crank on purpose. It is kinda funny though.....

[331TwistedWedge]

I'm I wrong, or did you not bitch about turn-around time, on the motor for the 'vert.

Maybe I missed something about a builder change?

that is EVERY engine builder! ... i know people on this board that waited months and months for a BES engine ... but again, thats about every engine builder out there ...

yes we complained, but its all good now ...

[Jeff88coupe]

For a basic stock 302 rebuild...can't go wrong with Monarch machine in burlington. They have done the machine work on several stock 302's that I know of that have taken alot of abuse (Dedpedal's last 2 motors for example).

If your building something a bit more exotic....I would look no were else than BES. You get what you pay for...there is a reason that alot of heads up racers use Tony to build their motors...he know's his shit. I had BES build my R block 347. It has run better than even he told me it would...10.8's n/a @3200#. Now I'm getting the car ready to run 9's on the spray. You read and hear everyone bad mouth 5.4" rod 347..use oil,wear out rings faster,bla bla. I have had no oil burning or control issues with my motor. Which you will not if your engine builder knows what he is doing putting it together. Tony (BES) will continue to get all of my future business.

[331TwistedWedge]

thats it, BES rules ...

WHO DEY DAMNIT!!!!!!!!

[Brandon Alsept]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYw8xec6ck

Check out that link to a BES beast;) 434CI on the bottle and a five speed:bigthumb Shifts around 9200rpm I belive:evilgrin:

[Maximus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYw8xec6ck

Check out that link to a BES beast;) 434CI on the bottle and a five speed:bigthumb Shifts around 9200rpm I belive:evilgrin:

That was the coolest FN video ever!! One day I might get to experience that same thing:dummy::(

[Silver Bullet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYw8xec6ck

Check out that link to a BES beast;) 434CI on the bottle and a five speed:bigthumb Shifts around 9200rpm I belive:evilgrin:

Another vote for BES.

Brandon, that was a AWESOME video!:D

[cstreu1026]

I think that was the greatest in car video I have seen.

[Dirtyd0g]

Steve Barker is about a mile from here, He has done several jobs for me.
Alan

[02mingryGT]

Midwest Crank Shaft *sharonville*... the guy is a genius ... he built my 331 and 95redstangs 347 ... im on my 4th year with this engine, no complaints whatsoever ... he is very affordable ... give him a shout & at least see what he quotes you (513) 563-4560 or (513) 505-2477, his name is dave :bigthumb

+2 for Dave.