LS1 Machine Work in DFW
07-30-2006, 11:13 AM
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LS1 Machine Work in DFW I was wondering if anyone could recommend a couple of reputable machine shops in the DFW area to hone my cylinder walls, and put new cam bearings in my ls1. Also would anyone know how much I would expect to pay for someone to rework my short block reusing my pistons?
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07-30-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1970judge
Xtreme horsepower. Check them out over here in north richland hills. Very badass shop. They do all my work and my buddies.
They have a pretty good turn-around on engines? Built any high HP blower/turbo motors?
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07-30-2006, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Automotive Machine and Supply did the machine work, balancing and assembly on my road race LS1 in my old '98.
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07-30-2006, 08:29 PM
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I had my work done at calverts, but xtreme would be my recomendation. Had to go get a part from them a while back and seems like a really good shop. They were building some pretty sweet stuff when i was there a while back, and were just starting to build up their LS1 program. The 3 of them all graduated from SAM in houston too, i believe.
07-31-2006, 10:47 AM
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Brandon: They seemed like they knew their general machine stuff. Its still running good after 7k or so miles. I did a compression test at 4k, and all but 2 of the cylinders were like 150psi i think, and the other 2 were 145psi, and 155psi, so everything is holding up real good. I havent been around much lately, and I havent been out to any of the GTGs... damn work, and taking a road trip to the northeast.
07-31-2006, 11:39 AM
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Oh I've heard about them for years and years. Just wondered if they messed with LSx stuff much.
Gotta check the car out sometime soon, haven't seen it in a good while.
Gotta check the car out sometime soon, haven't seen it in a good while.
07-31-2006, 01:30 PM
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Well you get what you pay for and xtreme's work is top notch. And i know chris fowler personally at xtreme and i can tell you he is a perfectionist. He takes no shortcuts on his work. So when you pay them you payed for the best but if your a regular customer they cut some slack every once and again. I recomend them call them and tell them Marcus sent you over they handle the business!!
07-31-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redaddiction
Watt's Shop out towards rockwall is doing my build look him up
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07-31-2006, 11:07 PM
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I just got my motor in that I had done at watts shop (972-722-6600) and I am very happy with the results. The price was very good and he was very helpfull even after i got it back. good prices on parts as well