Western Members CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO, NM, HI

head porting in phoenix ????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 18, 2009 | 01:56 PM
  #1  
baylove's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 729
Likes: 0
From: mesa,arizona
Default head porting in phoenix ????

im trying to find someone local in arizona to port my heads are there any good shops or even someone you guys know that can do a good job on some lt4 heads and intake let me know thanks
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 02:35 PM
  #2  
Ruckus46Gt's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
From: Avondale, AZ
Default

standard machine
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 04:13 PM
  #3  
baylove's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 729
Likes: 0
From: mesa,arizona
Default

is that a shop out here ??
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 04:16 PM
  #4  
Ruckus46Gt's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
From: Avondale, AZ
Default

yup info can be found here
https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-m...-interest.html
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 04:20 PM
  #5  
baylove's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 729
Likes: 0
From: mesa,arizona
Default

ok just called him he told me $600-$700 to do the heads and intake upgraded valve and springs
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 04:31 PM
  #6  
PNYKLR-TA's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: North Phoenix, AZ
Default

600-700 to port the heads and intake,

and also upgrade to larger valves with better springs!?

looks like they will likely be getting my business!
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 09:33 PM
  #7  
MIDNITE Z's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Romeoville, IL
Default

http://azautomasters.com/
Reply
Old May 18, 2009 | 11:22 PM
  #8  
yrlosing's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From: hell
Default

look up "wildside machine shop" and ask for billy.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 19, 2009 | 10:28 AM
  #9  
PNYKLR-TA's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: North Phoenix, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by yrlosing
look up "wildside machine shop" and ask for billy.
is that in phoenix?
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2014 | 10:11 PM
  #10  
FCar2000TA's Avatar
TECH Addict
Veteran: Air Force
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,788
Likes: 234
From: Arizona
Default

Any update on good shops in the Phoenix area? I am thinking of getting some 243 heads, and getting them ported/polished to match my cam.
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2014 | 10:28 AM
  #11  
cuisinartvette's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 205
Likes: 3
From: Valencia Ca
Default

6-700 for larger valves springs and porting?

Hopefully they have some kind of good rep did they tell you what to expect from them when done? Thats awwwwful cheap. Guess Im skeptical

Cant see the link for some reason.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:56 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE