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Apr 25, 2016 | 02:04 PM

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engine machine chops

Anyone have a recommendation for a machine shop in the Austin to S.A areas? I have used a couple of shops for my old engines, but I want to be safe with a shop that works on LS based engines. All I need is the block cleaned up, new cam bearings installed and a quick hone, balance the rotating assy and building the heads. I'll be building the engine myself. I just want to make sure the shop is good. I was thinking about Missions in S.A. as they have done some race motors for us in the past. Our Austin guy retired and sold the shop.

Apr 25, 2016 | 06:57 PM

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Apr 25, 2016 | 07:39 PM

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I didn't search but I thought it had been asked before.Thanks

Apr 25, 2016 | 07:51 PM

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I think I will call Glens tomorrow.

Apr 26, 2016 | 12:16 AM

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Funny thing is most of the machine shops here in SA have Mission do their balancing. Mission & Kotzur do great work. If your in a time crunch I'd recommend Mission.

Apr 26, 2016 | 12:42 AM

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MARK G's in buda tx cheap,fast and good.

Apr 26, 2016 | 02:03 PM

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Emailed Glenns, Missions was the cheapest so far. Mark G was the highest so far but it sounded like he knows what these engines need.

So waiting to hear back from Glenns.

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Apr 26, 2016 | 07:57 PM

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HKE moved to La Grange

Really? I'm there several times a month. That makes my choice easy.

Apr 27, 2016 | 04:11 PM

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HKE moved to La Grange

Yes he did. We are in the same building, but there is a wall dividing us. I can get you in touch with him if you want.

Apr 27, 2016 | 05:51 PM

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Could you pm me his contact info please.

May 4, 2016 | 04:15 PM

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PM Sent!

May 5, 2016 | 10:12 PM

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I have not used them for machine work, but I have done business with Texas Speed. I learned my lesson, never again.

May 6, 2016 | 06:25 AM

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I have not used them for machine work, but I have done business with Texas Speed. I learned my lesson, never again.

What happened and with who? Im headed to Tx speed today for some parts. I called them about the machine work but they want to build it. They didnt sound like they wanted to do what I needed and me build it myself.