mchicia1

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Anyone use them? Any feedback? My ls1 blew #7 and I need a rebuild. Probably going 383 stroker.

Frans96SS

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Let me know if you need any help.

Firehawk441

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I've used them for over 20 years for machine work.
They can handle anything you need.

Quick Time

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Martyn Motors built my 364. They did a great job. Ran 9.94. Faster than we expected. Held the 200 shot with out a problem. Would not have hesitate to recommend them.

8ty8 LS1

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definitely a great shop!!

mchicia1

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Thanks guys, they have my ls1 now getting rebuilt. I decided not to do a stroker, since this car will get spray or boost later anyway. Dropped a pretty penny on some nice callies rods and wiseco pistons though. They seem knowledgeable and were very helpful and friendly! Man I can't stand shops that give off that vibe that they are doing me a favor and it is a hassle for them to build my motor....he was the opposite of that. I have seen that in the past with machine shops and the motors always came out terrible. Still haven't had a good experience with a machine shop, but I am hoping this one turns out money.

That plus the fact that I live about 1/4 mile from his shop helps things lol.

I am just hoping the build cost won't exceed $3500 total, which is what a brand new Texas Speed 347 costs. Of course, you have to factor in shipping there as well, so more like $3800. He quoted me at $2000-2500 for a stroker labor, so I assume I will come in at $2k or less since the block won't have to be clearanced and measured.

7998

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Quality work.

mchicia1

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Just got my motor back, Kevin was fantastic to deal with. We had an issue where Wiseco sent me the wrong piston rings twice and Kevin stayed later on a Saturday to finish my motor so I could have that weekend to get started on the install. Prices seemed on par too, so I was happy with that. The other workers had a great attitude as well.

Crossing my fingers that it starts on the first try and there is good oil pressure!

mchicia1

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My block wasn't honed with a torque plate, am I going to have issues?

nitr0racing21

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guess we will find out(bump)

mchicia1

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It did not go well for me guys.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ock-fixed.html

mchicia1

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The shop is working with me. Will resleeve the 2 cylinders, torque plate hone all 8 cylinders, re-ring all 8 cylinders, and re-assemble for $0.

They may have screwed this one up, but their customer service is top notch I will give them that. I am sure this was just an off-chance mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

mchicia1

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It worked out in the end. Kevin made it right at his cost and the motor is running amazing now. I would use again. Customer service is hard to find these days.

stealth355tpi

Good to hear, time for some boost now.

mchicia1

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Yup. Already saving for the next XMAS sale!

Frans96SS

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If they even honed it in the first place with no Trq plate and gave it back to you like that i would never step another foot in that place.

Firehawk441

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There's quite a few reasons why Martyn Motors has been in business for over 40 years. One being Customer Service which has always been top shelf with them.

Firehawk441

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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

I wouldn't have been proud of this assembly.

Frans96SS

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hahahaha pulling up a picture from over 10 years ago of a mock up motor? Cool story.

Firehawk441

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Mock up? With pistons in the wrong bores? There's a new concept on engine building basics.
It's a picture YOU were using trying to sell it on 12/18/11 Post #180. Not quite 10 years old. Cool story.
http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...verton&page=12

This guy happy with your customer service?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-s...-disaster.html