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Old 02-09-2014, 07:09 PM
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Anybody have any machine shops/engine builders they can recommend near Milwaukee, maybe Chicago area? I was told C&S performance in Butler does good work. However the owner says they dont do a lot of ls based stuff mostly old school sbc bbc type builds, so Im wondering if I may want to look into a builder with more lsx experience?
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we do a lot ls1 to lsx inclu sleeving , from machining ,building , dyno ing but we about 1 1/2 hours from you , but I get up there 1 a month let me know if I can help or give me a call 815-254-2333 thanks
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C & S and Borchardts Speed Shop on south 27th are the only two local shops that I know of. I don't think either are really into LS stuff though. We use Borchardts for machining on old SBC & BBC stuff but I have never seen anything LS while i've been in their machine shop. You will probably end up in the Chicago area for that.
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Mick's auto machine in Racine (Eaton Lane/Rapids Drive)...262-637-9359 was their old number which still forwards to the owner's (Rich) cell phone now. They'll machine anything and are very meticulous. I use C&S as well as other shops for old school stuff but my premium racing **** and odd ball (Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Caddy) engines I have them machine. They're not cheap nor fast but the stuff is perfect.
There is also a place near the lake call Don's which was recently purchased by new owners and a fella I know named Randy Plotz works there. They machined a numbers matching 401 AMC engine for my friend's Javelin, although I've never personally taken anything there as it's like 1.5 hours south of where I live.
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NVR in Butler WI does all my work, and they are top notch. Give Tom a call, he is a great guy to deal with



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