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Machined engine block
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| jasond29 |
04-08-2020 03:02 PM |
Machined engine block
Sorta new to the forum but was looking to start my engine build and unfortunately I dont know of a trusted machine shop in my area. I am building the engine myself but need to order a block that has already been machined. The block in particular I want is the BMP aluminum 8.2 deck big bore block. I am going to reach out to Bill Mitchell and see if they offer in house machining but wanted to see if anyone has other reputable shops in mind.
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| MOTORHEAD |
04-08-2020 03:27 PM |
Knowing "your area" might help !
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| ERA 626 |
04-08-2020 03:56 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by MOTORHEAD
(Post 1474626)
Knowing "your area" might help !
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hahaha |
| jasond29 |
04-08-2020 04:33 PM |
good call, San antonio TX
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| bobcowan |
04-08-2020 04:56 PM |
I would call Mike Forte. He can supply anything you need.
Keep in mind that an aftermarket block should be machined to match the parts that are going in it. Get the block and rotating assembly from the same place.
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Brent Lykins (blykins) is an engine builder and a member on the site. I'd talk to him about your machine work.
Larry
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| Dwight |
04-09-2020 06:17 AM |
Check with Lance at Craft Performance
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| blykins |
04-09-2020 09:51 AM |
The World Products warehouse is about 35 minutes from me. I'd be more than happy to snag a block for you and carve on it.
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| jasond29 |
04-09-2020 10:36 AM |
That would be awesome, I will send you a PM and see what we can do. Thanks
Just noticed you are in KY. My aunt and uncle live in Bowling green, he retired from the corvette plant up there.
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You are lucky, they do not get much better than Brent.
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| jasond29 |
04-09-2020 03:53 PM |
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Brent is going to pick up the block and do all the machining, super awesome guy. Hopefully it will be a pretty stout engine.
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| blykins |
04-25-2020 07:41 AM |
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| bkozlow |
04-25-2020 07:50 AM |
blykins
When you do the machine work on a block, do you also put in correct aliment pins for the bellhousing, or do you let the customer do that?
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| blykins |
04-25-2020 08:13 AM |
It depends on if it's requested. A bare machined block is generally just that.
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| CCKW353 |
04-25-2020 03:26 PM |
Nice work! I was in my garage today working on my motor Brent sent me the other week. Just waiting on the car to roll back home from the paint shop :)
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| jasond29 |
04-25-2020 07:54 PM |
Cant wait to start building this sucker. Brent you have been great to work with. Keep the parts coming
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| jasond29 |
04-29-2020 07:13 AM |
Brent is an awesome pool of knowledge but if I keep taking his advice on the build I am going to have to be in a full fire suit every time I want to go on a sunday cruise.
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| blykins |
04-29-2020 07:23 AM |
Yeah, so??? What's the problem with that? :D
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| Grubby |
04-29-2020 08:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by jasond29
(Post 1475744)
Brent is an awesome pool of knowledge but if I keep taking his advice on the build I am going to have to be in a full fire suit every time I want to go on a sunday cruise.
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You don't have to push the pedal to the floor.
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| jasond29 |
06-08-2020 06:09 PM |
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Almost got everything to start building the 363. This thing is going to be killer. Thanks Brent for machining and sourcing all the parts. Once the heads are all done I can start building this sucker.
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