Motor shop Recommendations
 

I hope to pull that lq4 apart this weekend and was wondering who you people would recommend to bring the block to to have it cleaned up and what not, Id like to have the heads ported by the same guy, instead of dealing with two different shops, so any recommendations or warnings are appreciated.

I used c3 machine RT1 foxboro to clean my block and install new cam bearing. He aslo ordered my rings and crank and main bearings for me. Price was fair as well. I know he does all types of motors but don't know it he can port and polish.

I dunno who around here would be best but make sure they are ls specific. I remember somewhere they need special tools but i may be mistaken. Maybe when Don gets back from vaycay he will know someone.

yeah special tooling is needed and Knowledge of the motor. Alot is NOT the same as any old small block. Reids Automotive in whitman has been doing a good job lately for people locally. Also ask Joe(slp iroc z) he just got his motor back and it runs GREAT!

Was going to mention reids as well. they've built my 305tpi, a buddy of mines l98 that's still in his vette, and another friends 406tpi as well. Guy does some great builds and pretty decently priced.

Reid's can probly take care of the iron block build. For head porting nobody in ne.

i agree with don. they Might be able to get some more out of the heads. but Nothing a Great porter like TEA or Lloyd Elliot can do. even Advanced Induction is doing some good shit with LS1 heads. Granted im in the LT1 head domain and havent looked into a GREAT! LS1 head porter that will take your heads. someone else may have a better idea then me.

Thanks for the help, maybe joe will chime in soon, who would you recommend for head porting Don?

Better off buying ported 5.3's so you cAn get the compression up.

Unless you gonna boost it there young lad.....

Interested to see how the swap process goes. I've been looking into swapping mine for a couple years vs building the LT1 and decided I'll try to find a whole donor car for harness pcm dash accessories ETC.