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10-18-2018, 07:10 AM
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Machine Shop
Looking for a good machine shop for a new Pontiac 400 build. Any advice as far as good machine shops in Connecticut would be appreciated.
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10-18-2018, 07:37 AM
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I'm not recommending him at all, since I know very little about him. His prices seem high, similar to Butler & some of the other big name Pontiac shops. But he claims to have a full service Pontiac engine building & restoration shop.
The business is called Nitemare Performance, located in North Haven, CT. If I were you, I'd contact area Pontiac car clubs and ask for their opinions. http://nitemareperformance.com/ A real good Pontiac engine builder in that section of the country is Richie Hoffman. He's a very well respected member here, from Long Island. He'll definitely know of a good shop. http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...r.php?u=158021 Last edited by ponyakr; 10-18-2018 at 07:52 AM. |
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10-18-2018, 07:45 AM
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Carlquist Competition Engines in Oakville.
Those guys are very sharp.
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10-18-2018, 08:00 AM
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10-18-2018, 08:19 AM
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"...Butler is not expensive compared to what I pay for where I live. In some cases, Butler is cheaper..."
Just going by the $10k starting price for a basic cast crank crate long block. https://butlerperformance.com/i-2448...tegory:1267471 http://nitemareperformance.com/prices%20engines.html Also, if Butler was used, there would be freight charges added, or a long drive. |
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10-18-2018, 08:20 AM
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I live in CT and have used RAD Auto Machine in Ludlow, MA for my last couple builds. The owner, Don, is mostly a Chevy guy. But he's done plenty of Pontiacs and others. Some of his build have been featured in Hemmings.
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#7
10-18-2018, 12:24 PM
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Where in ct? Larry’s automotive in Groton, Carlquist has good rep, I use masons automotive in Smithfield ri, if I lived closer to Richie Hoffman I would go there
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#8
10-18-2018, 07:57 PM
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one more for carlquist
http://carlquistengines.com/ and i'll add valley auto machine. Pete has built several engines for me over the years and never once was there an issue. I was merciless on one 455  591 N Main St #4, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 881-9713 |
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10-18-2018, 08:19 PM
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The only one I use, but not in Connecticut. Kauffman Racing in Glenmont, Ohio they will ship.
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#10
10-18-2018, 08:27 PM
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Carlquist. Hands down.
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#11
10-19-2018, 05:28 PM
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thanks for the help with the machine shop leads.
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