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Old 09-16-2013 | 04:52 PM
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As the title states, looking for reputable machine shop familiar with LS engines. Look's like I have chunked a cam bearing, which is apparently an issue with LS motors. Found a thread stating they used Dura Bond CH-23 bearings and pinned in place to fix this issue. No clue how to do this myself, and hoping to find a machine shop that can.

Any help locating a shop would be greatly appreciated.
Old 09-16-2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Meatpopsicle
Look's like I have chunked a cam bearing, which is apparently an issue with LS motors.


Lots of sponsors here do quality work. Hit the banner up on the right side. LMR/LME built me an LSX 427ci motor that was topnotch.
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There is a gazillion banners there and most of those are no where near the DFW area. LME is in Houston. I was hoping to find something local.
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Originally Posted by Stroked96Bowtie


Lots of sponsors here do quality work. Hit the banner up on the right side. LMR/LME built me an LSX 427ci motor that was topnotch.
Can't trust shops just because they pay to be a sponsor either.
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Kim Barr Racing in Garland seems to have gotten good reviews that I can find. I will give them a shout.
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kim barr does good and he has pretty good prices
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Kim Barr
Or Watts Shop in Lavon.
Old 09-18-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Republic Custom Engines in Garland is who I use, was Day Custom Engine. Even has flow bench to flow your heads also CNC machine to port your heads. Great prices and Tell him you got info from JMAC off Tech.
Old 09-20-2013 | 04:24 PM
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Morgan and Sons in Grand Prairie can do it and they put out top notch work as well.
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Originally Posted by Meatpopsicle
Kim Barr Racing in Garland seems to have gotten good reviews that I can find. I will give them a shout.
Originally Posted by 2000nbmZ
kim barr does good and he has pretty good prices
Originally Posted by mred
Kim Barr
Or Watts Shop in Lavon.
I echo all the above. Kim Barr. He's an LS believer, and he lives it! He recently picked up a '13 Z06!
Old 09-20-2013 | 05:06 PM
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Watt or Morgan and Sons
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I am taking mine to Kim Barr...
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Originally Posted by 01Z0H6
I am taking mine to Kim Barr...
What are the plans for that LS2?
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Huh, gonna have to check out Kim Barr... Does he balance rotating assemblies as well? I'm going to need one balanced here before too long. If anyone had one balanced by him, what did it run you?
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Reher morrison.
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Originally Posted by eLiT3SnIpEz
Huh, gonna have to check out Kim Barr... Does he balance rotating assemblies as well? I'm going to need one balanced here before too long. If anyone had one balanced by him, what did it run you?
Yes, he can balance your rotating assembly. Had a long conversation with him about all things LS, and he can do any machine work you'll need.
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Originally Posted by Luckymex_dallas
Reher morrison.
No doubt top notch, but that check book better have some dough.
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415 ci.... stage 3 TEA's... nothing huge...
Originally Posted by Dirty 30
What are the plans for that LS2?
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Originally Posted by y2kfrc
Watt or Morgan and Sons
x2.....
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Took it to Kim Barr. Great experience and quick for a reasonable price. Too bad my crank had cracks in it. Did a good job cleaning up the block. Now to start selling off all my stuff....


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