taking block and head to machine shop?

[Amazin' Wasian]

ill be taking my head and block to the machine shop next month (doing full rebuild) but im not sure what ill i need to have them do, and i dont want to walk in there and act like a complete noob. So can someone tell me what all i need to tell them to do?
-nick-

 

[Defiant]

Your best bet may well be to let them know you're a complete newb. Good machine shops are used to it, and if you've picked an honest, competent shop -everyone in town will know who your best machinist is- they'll take care of you. The return they might get out of screwing you isn't worth anywhere near what their good reputation is. You're not going to be able to get a machinist to think you know more than you do, nor is there any payoff in it for either of you. These guys know what they're doing, and the know what needs to be done. Of course there's some payoff in dealing with on who's familiar with Mitsubishi engines -don't take it to the local Chevy builder- but there's really nothing odd about the machining they'll need.
If the crank is out-of-spec, they're not supposed to be machined (although you'll find many shops willing to do it).

 

[Amazin' Wasian]

thanks alot for the advise....and its a very reputable shop and its only like a 30 minute drive, BJs Cyllinder Heads.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

well.. if you're taking the head.. make sure they check it for flatness and valve seals. you can look yourself to see if there is any oil in the passage when you look into the valves themselves.

of course get everything milled and decked (i used the right terms for ya defiant ). if you're a noob about the whole motor building process, get them to assemble the block and the head for you. make sure you get them to machine everything to spec and if you can, bring mitsu OEM (or whatever you need) specs in for them to check it. this way if it screws up you won't be the one to blame.

goodluck

 

[TSIfreek]

Well if your taking it to BJs then they can take care of everything for you all in one place. Just sit down with the machinist and tell him your goals, turbo you will be using your money you are looking to spend and he will tell you what needs to be done. It really all comes down to money in the end.
Talk about the parts you think you need and see what his oppinion is. They can stear you in the right direction to your goals. They will become your new best friends so have a positive attitude and they will take care of you.

 

[GVR4592]

Hopefully it's not the same BJ's
http://www.vendors-reviewed.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=149
http://www.vendors-reviewed.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=154
http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128300&highlight=bj's

 

[steve]

O.M.G., let's hope it's not that BJ or your likely to be really sorry.

Defiants advice is really good regardless who you take your stuff to.
Ask them lots of questions on what they suggest and see if it makes sense to you.

Mitch (Superata) at Engintecs is another good rebuilder. He doing the engine for Greg Collier.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1759738#post1759738

Steve

 

[TSIfreek]

He can also try Buschur there in ohio. I think they now do Sheps motors.

 

[Amazin' Wasian]

wow i cant believe all those people are having problems with him.... every one i talk to thats local recomends him...i guess i might have to rethink taking my stuff there..
_nick_

 

[TSIfreek]

oops I thought he was from ohio. sorry

 

[szewczyd]

wow i cant believe all those people are having problems with him.... every one i talk to thats local recomends him...i guess i might have to rethink taking my stuff there..
_nick_

I bought the white talon that is in my profile from Tulsa OK. The car was completely built by shop by the name of AP racing. I know the owner of the shops name was Aneil maybe check them out, the car absolutley ripped and was done right. I only wish I still ownder her