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Apr 19, 2010 | 08:09 PM

nyeats79

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Machine Shop in Houston

Does anyone have any opinions on a good machine shop to use in Houston.

I have an LS1 short block out of a 98 camaro and need the cylinders honed, crank ground (couple of bad bearings), balanced and everything checked out really good.

I plan on building it back with forged pistons, cam, ported heads and an LS6 intake.

Thanks for any help

Apr 19, 2010 | 09:36 PM

06tx4.8

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jeff at westside machine, or call joe at g&g, both guys are good with ls1s.

Apr 19, 2010 | 11:07 PM

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This is who I would use if it were me. It is who I plan on using this time around.

http://www.LateModelEngines.com

Apr 20, 2010 | 06:13 AM

cambirdracing

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^^^^I also think they are a sponsor on LS1tech. correct me if I am wrong.

Apr 20, 2010 | 11:17 AM

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HKE is another GREAT builder.

Can not go wrong with either.

Apr 21, 2010 | 11:38 AM

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Would love to go HKE or LME also but not sure if i can do the month long turnaround. Anyone have more info on westside or G&G?

Apr 21, 2010 | 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gtslo88

Would love to go HKE or LME also but not sure if i can do the month long turnaround. Anyone have more info on westside or G&G?

Good things come to those who wait grasshopper.......

There is a reason these shops are busy they do quality work. Remember you get what you pay for!