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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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I need my lt1 short block rebuilt. Is there any good builders around 91740 to rebuild my short block? Or I can just have a shop clean the block up, install some new bearings, balance the crank, flywheel, and pistons, bore it out and I can install everything. I need to find a decent shop around 91740 to do this.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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I need my lt1 short block rebuilt. Is there any good builders around 91740 to rebuild my short block? Or I can just have a shop clean the block up, install some new bearings, balance the crank, flywheel, and pistons, bore it out and I can install everything. I need to find a decent shop around 91740 to do this.
dont know any up that way but stay away from santa ana speed they suck
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nevrlift13
dont know any up that way but stay away from santa ana speed they suck
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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I am going to try this shop http://www.speedomotive.com/s-8-small-block-chevy.aspx
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Originally Posted by henry172


well known shop heard good things about them for years
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Jim Grubbs Motorsports
Shaver Racing Engines
Nelson Racing Engines
Pettis Performance
Probably several more

JGM is probably the cheapest one I listed.
The rest are race engine builders.
I know there are more in your area, I just can't remember the names....
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Let me know how it goes for pricing and all, will be needing a rebuilt myself pretty soon.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Hey guys, not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of good re builders in the San Fernando Valley? I tried to call speed o motive in valencia but their listed number is out of service and I'm looking for someone a bit closer anyway.
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speed-o-motive is out of business
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Superior Automotive in Placentia.
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JMS in Glendora.
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I have a stock lt1 I'm selling if interested for 700 complete with 86,4** miles. If your interested still sitting in my car so people can hear it run or see it drive. Just another option. Call Corvette Mike in the OC he might recommend someone reputable.
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i have used jim grubbs in the past, they did great work
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Superior Automotive in Placentia.
I would NEVER EVER use them... They do good work, but are scam artists when it comes to your money. I had to file a complaint to the BAR to try and get my money back. They are so upside-down finacially, I bet they wont exist in a year.
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I saw JMS in here, the guy there does awesome work. They are located in El Monte off Peck Rd. just south of the MTA service station. A friend of mine works there and he has been in the business for 20 or more years.
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JMS .. cool people and quality work. I have a few things there at the moment
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JMS .. cool people and quality work. I have a few things there at the moment
My teacher for my engine building classes went to school with the owner, the owner has been into racing since the 70's and really does know what he is doing.
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Originally Posted by LS1Adam84
I saw JMS in here, the guy there does awesome work. They are located in El Monte off Peck Rd. just south of the MTA service station.
You're correct. Thanks for clarifying their location.
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I've gotten great work from JMS every time I used them. Good turnaround time too.
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