Auto mechanic

[mikiec]

Anybody know anything about the following shop. they are recommened by SO-CAL.

Morrison Auto Machine.
5434 W. Glendale ave

[Car Nut]

They've been around a long time, never heard anything bad about them.

[mikiec]

Thanks,

One of the guys at work needs to have his 327 overhauled.

[mikiec]

3 to 4 month delay...

Any other good shops arround?

I have used Hempleman, s NAPA machine shop in the past. They were good, but that was 11 years ago.

[Danr55]

MoPowr in Tempe. They do very good work.

[vettestr]

Gene's Machine Shop S. of Deer Valley and like 20th ave.

You can buy a new engine (350 SB) with a 36mo/100k warr. for less than you can buy parts and machine work. like $1385. for long block.

[mikiec]

I asked him about doing a 350.. Said no. he wanted to keep the 327 that came with the car.

Mike

[vettestr]

OK I understand wanting correct numbers. For you non chebbie guys ... GM stamps VIN # the block in addition to date codes etc... If the build was not a numbers matching deal then go for the extra cube's. Not to mention there is no visual difference between a 302 to a 350 CI engine block. It is sad but you can't do a complete rebuild on that 327 for the price of the crate engine, and a 100K warranty.

I would store the #'s correct block and install a factory built engine with all the new technology but correct visuals. I think the GM759 (350 CI) has a fuel pump boss - 4 bolt mains - roller cam and alum. heads. You can install iron heads for the right look but ???
The classic intake with oil fill tube will bolt on to the alum. heads too. The other consideration with new alum heads would be center bolt or perimeter bolts but they now market a plate to adapt for older valve cover mounting. The 759 does have a cast crank but also has the composite conn-rods that are very cool. No hyd. cam to roll dice on!

The 327 was a great engine and loved and lived at higher RPM. If I was willing to pay for a complete rebuild anyway I would build a 377 in a heartbeat!!! Overbore the 327 block, install an offset ground forged crank (now available aftermarket). Use GM pink rods or aftermarket replacements and a small base circle cam with thrust plate and rollers. I ran this exact build for many happy years. When tires and suspension got better the big blocks started kicking my arse on a regular basis so I went big block.

[vettestr]

forgot to ask what is the engine going in?

[ItBites]

I used Chuck's Speed center years ago in Phoenix. They used to be good, but no experience in the past 20 years.

[Mulv]

Without question the best machine shop in the area is King Balancing especially for sb chev. Here is the linkski:


Home Page

If you were a really swell person you would get Jeff Classic to do the assembly and refit....

It is not cheap to do this sort of thing speaking from experience...

[mikiec]

Jeff,

It is going in a 68 Camaro. I talked to him today and he is leaning towards a crate for now. States he really wants a 383 in the car. He can't seem to make up his mind. Then, Gene goes and gives him a great price on rebuilding his 327.

Steve thanks for another shop. I'll pass it along.

[Danr55]

Typical for a GM kind of guy.. indecisive and changable.

[snakebitekit]

Try Vintage Iron is the Scottsdale Airpark. These guys are really good in all aspects. Did a fantastic job on my weber tune. Know several other guys that swear by their motors.

Vintage Iron & Restoration, Classic Car, Vintage Cars, Automobile Restoration

dennis

[vettestr]

Mulv, you did go about it the spendy way. You seemed happy with the shop that did all of your build and then just sold the car.

Mikie, 68 Camero is sweet, wish I still had my last 69. The 383 is more cubes but less desirable rod/crank ratio. 383 uses a 400 crank so now balance becomes external and needs 400 dampener and flywheel. The 400 crank from GM is not known to be ... great so aftermarket is much better. The 400 block has issues and push the build toward 350 block and 350 rods with custom pin location pistons yada Ada Ada. I have grenaded all of them over the years. Much like saying blonde's or redheads are best. It just comes down to what you want to spend your own money on. Each are a lot of fun to ride either way. choice. Jeff C

PS... I like blonde's and the 377 better. You can buy recip. assembly kits for each with good parts. Jeff C

[Car Nut]

Mikie,

If he is going the cheap route, I have a Goodwrench 350 crate motor new in the crate sitting around here that I would let go of.

[mikiec]

I'll ask.

Mike

[Tom Cimino]

Try the guys on this forum. They're every bit as helpful as the Cobra guys.
Team Camaro

[mikiec]

Thanks Tom.

I'll send him there.

Mike.

[Fitz]

Marty Ceruttis
C: 602-499-2932
marty@ceruttis.com
Cave Creek about 14800 just south of old Greenway west side across street from Cycle place