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Looking for a shop ... I'm looking for a shop near LA/Palm Springs to balance + assemble a 347 LS1 shortblock within the next couple of weeks. The block machine work should already be done - I just need a shop to balance + assemble the rotating assembly in the shortblock to proper tolerances. I will be using SBC connecting rods, so a shop that has installed Gen 1 SBC connecting rods in an LS1 before is a major plus. Yes, it is possible to use Gen 1 style SBC connecting rods, and yes, people have done it, and yes, I can tell you how to do it if necessary, so don't try and tell me that it's not possible...
I'm only posting this because the shop I had in mind is too busy to assemble a shortblock for me...
Thanks.
I'm only posting this because the shop I had in mind is too busy to assemble a shortblock for me...
Thanks.
UpDO NOT try Wayne's they've managed to f*ck up a set up heads for me and try to give me a 60 over crank when I just needed 10 over, I found my crank because I stamped it but I had to yell at the *** it wasn't my crank. if ace machine is still open call him otherwise I know a guy who gets lq4s cuts cams and his other shop does engines.
+1 Wayne's sucks.. bottom dollar shop, i wouldnt bring my stuff anywhere near there.. They seriously screwed up my uncle's 289 rebuild.. wouldnt let them touch an aluminum block.
Steve@ race engine development (oceanside 760-630-0450)
STAY AWAY FROM RICK@VALLEY ENGINE
Steve@ race engine development (oceanside 760-630-0450)
STAY AWAY FROM RICK@VALLEY ENGINE
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align hone mains with studs, .010" over bore & hone, light deck to ensure head sealing, press in cam bearings, hot tank, shot peen, and repaint block, it was like $1k ish just for machine work and i know the owner.... but they have rossler machines, best in the business. you get what you pay for
align hone mains with studs, .010" over bore & hone, light deck to ensure head sealing, press in cam bearings, hot tank, shot peen, and repaint block, it was like $1k ish just for machine work and i know the owner.... but they have rossler machines, best in the business. you get what you pay for
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call me my cell... i can help you out.... and SBC rods is vague statement.... you meaning they are shorter then 6"?? considering most gen 1 's have a rods shorter then 1"... and also why did you use gen 1 rods?? other then that they are pretty similiar they both use a 2.100 rod journal and .927 pin
Here's a link: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-ls-build.html
Here's an older link when less info was known: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...rod-users.html
Last edited by ZexGX; Dec 31, 2010 at 01:36 PM.
Superior Automotive in Anaheim is good.http://www.superiorautomotive.com/
They dyno tuned my Z28 last year. I scene all the equipment they have and watched them putting a few lsx motors together. You know a good shop when you see it; I spent two days at this shop, they even let me switch my injectors in their shop with their tools; and flow tested both sets for free. Saved me a couple dollars.
