ZexGX

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I'm looking for a shop near LA/Palm Springs to balance + assemble a 347 LS1 shortblock within the next couple of weeks. The block machine work should already be done - I just need a shop to balance + assemble the rotating assembly in the shortblock to proper tolerances. I will be using SBC connecting rods, so a shop that has installed Gen 1 SBC connecting rods in an LS1 before is a major plus. Yes, it is possible to use Gen 1 style SBC connecting rods, and yes, people have done it, and yes, I can tell you how to do it if necessary, so don't try and tell me that it's not possible...

I'm only posting this because the shop I had in mind is too busy to assemble a shortblock for me...

Thanks.

MJs1FastSS

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Try waynes in riverside right off the 60 91 interchange

lowerthanyou00

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UpDO NOT try Wayne's they've managed to f*ck up a set up heads for me and try to give me a 60 over crank when I just needed 10 over, I found my crank because I stamped it but I had to yell at the *** it wasn't my crank. if ace machine is still open call him otherwise I know a guy who gets lq4s cuts cams and his other shop does engines.

67RSCamaroVette

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+1 Wayne's sucks.. bottom dollar shop, i wouldnt bring my stuff anywhere near there.. They seriously screwed up my uncle's 289 rebuild.. wouldnt let them touch an aluminum block.

Steve@ race engine development (oceanside 760-630-0450)

STAY AWAY FROM RICK@VALLEY ENGINE

ZexGX

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My Jeep's replacement motor was a Wayne's build, I think (guessing from the records). Not going to be using them...

Let's see some more shops!

MJs1FastSS

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dammm didnt know they were that bad i just threw that out cuz they were local

67RSCamaroVette

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Wayne's - The engine builder's equivalent to Maaco..

twinz

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Wayne's sucks x 3 messed up my tpi I knew they sucked but not that much

KILLER-LS1

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i assembled my own block but Speed-O-motive did all the machining/balancing. they have some of the best state of the art equipment there. they obviously build engines too

ZexGX

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Shoot me a PM with some idea of what they charged you for the work that was done...

MJs1FastSS

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hahah

where the hell have you been? its been awhile

ZexGX

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Posting elsewhere. Please keep the off-topic banter out of this thread, thanks.

KILLER-LS1

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align hone mains with studs, .010" over bore & hone, light deck to ensure head sealing, press in cam bearings, hot tank, shot peen, and repaint block, it was like $1k ish just for machine work and i know the owner.... but they have rossler machines, best in the business. you get what you pay for

Ryne @ CMS

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call me my cell... i can help you out.... and SBC rods is vague statement.... you meaning they are shorter then 6"?? considering most gen 1 's have a rods shorter then 1"... and also why did you use gen 1 rods?? other then that they are pretty similiar they both use a 2.100 rod journal and .927 pin

ZexGX

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I got a decent deal on some Lunati Pro Mod Gen 1 SBC rods.... 6.125", 2.100 rod journal, .927 pin. There is a slight offset on the small end though which would put more pressure on one side of the cylinder wall. More details (and instructions) at the link below:

Here's a link: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-ls-build.html
Here's an older link when less info was known: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...rod-users.html

henry172

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Superior Automotive in Anaheim is good.http://www.superiorautomotive.com/

LustrousWS6

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And what experience do you have with them exactly?

KILLER-LS1

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+ 1 for CMS or superior... both are great shops

henry172

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They dyno tuned my Z28 last year. I scene all the equipment they have and watched them putting a few lsx motors together. You know a good shop when you see it; I spent two days at this shop, they even let me switch my injectors in their shop with their tools; and flow tested both sets for free. Saved me a couple dollars.

SS MPSTR

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JMS in Monrovia has assembled a few of my engines with great success. Ryne at CMS can hook you up as well.