Good machine shop in Houston??
06-12-2007, 08:09 PM
#1
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Baytown, Tx
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good machine shop in Houston?? My car span a crank baring and needs some machining i have had it at jacks automotive machine shop in baytown for four months already because i know his reputation is good but thats a hell of a long time already im ready to roll. If anyone knows of a badass machine shop please let me know.
06-14-2007, 01:03 AM
#7
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dayton/Houston
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was in the same boat a couple of months ago. I was thinking of going to Jack because he has done a couple of motors for me in the past. I asked the same question on here and everyone said Eric @ HKE. So that is who I went with. I just got my motor back last friday and could not be more pleased. Eric is a great guy and a terrific builder. He built my long block for a great price. Now it took him a while to do my motor but in his defense he did have to order some things to get it all done right. Next motor I build will be going to him also. The phone # 713 722-7000. Sometimes it is hard to get ahold of him. Around 11 or 12 is the best time I have found to talk to him.
Trending Topics
06-14-2007, 05:47 AM
#9
On The Tree
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Mike TexaSS
Eric knows his stuff. 20+ years building engines is hard to beat!
I'm sure he does a good job, but where did you come up with 20 years from?
06-14-2007, 07:16 AM
#10
10 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: by my computer
Posts: 2,958
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by playtoy
I was in the same boat a couple of months ago. I was thinking of going to Jack because he has done a couple of motors for me in the past. I asked the same question on here and everyone said Eric @ HKE. So that is who I went with. I just got my motor back last friday and could not be more pleased. Eric is a great guy and a terrific builder. He built my long block for a great price. Now it took him a while to do my motor but in his defense he did have to order some things to get it all done right. Next motor I build will be going to him also. The phone # 713 722-7000. Sometimes it is hard to get ahold of him. Around 11 or 12 is the best time I have found to talk to him.
the guy works 16 hour days.... with only a couple of guys to help him. He has so much work it is hard to keep up. Quality is his #1 priority.
My 408 shortblock was just completed by him.
06-14-2007, 10:14 AM
#13
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Baytown, Tx
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cool i guess ill take it to Eric. Ill keep calling. How long did he take to build your engine (Playtoy)? I already have all the components needed because i had to buy it all when i took it to Jacks.
06-14-2007, 02:53 PM
#17
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Baytown, Tx
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well i called Eric from HKE and he said he does not usually do work for individuals. I take that as he doesn't want to mess with it. He sounded busy as hell talked to me for like one min.
06-14-2007, 03:05 PM
#19
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We have an in house machine shop as well as a complete installation facility. We can do things as simple as turning a crank to building complete long blocks. Feel free to give us a call or email and we'll be glad to help!! 
Motorsport Technologies, Inc
281-870-8787
zachw@motorsporttech.com
Motorsport Technologies, Inc
281-870-8787
zachw@motorsporttech.com
06-15-2007, 12:25 PM
#20
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Baytown, Tx
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I went ahead and left the motor at jacks, he is going to hook me up. I did not know he was going through surgeries and stuff like that. But the ball is rolling now and it should be ready to roll here pretty soon. Thanks Jack.