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03-30-2008, 02:49 PM
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Machine shop recommendations for SE michigan
Hey all,
I am looking to rebuild a 400 I have for my 67 firebird project. I haven't had an engine machined in 15-20 years. Can any SE Michigan forum members point me to a shop that I can trust to have experience with Pontiacs? The rebuild will be a mild street build - no trips tot he strip planned at this point. I figured if I can't afford to replace it I shouldn't race it. Thanks.
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03-30-2008, 03:02 PM
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If you don't mind driving a few hours, I'm located about 20 miles north of Dayton, OH. Someone on here probably knows of an engine builder closer to you, but if not.......
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03-30-2008, 03:09 PM
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there is a shop in fraser michigan . two guys i know who restore gto's use him. cant think of the name off hand but they keep going back to him. i will get the name of the shop later.
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03-31-2008, 10:38 AM
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I haven't used them (yet), but have heard good things about Auto Bohn Engines in Lowell,MI (east of Grand Rapids). You could also check with Scott Tieman Restorations in Portland,MI for a reconmendation. You can check their web sites for more info. Hope this helps. Darren
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03-31-2008, 11:16 AM
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No idea how close Clawson, MI is to you, but it would be pretty neat to run an engine built by Milt Schornack: http://www.motor-city-muscle.com/pontiac.php
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03-31-2008, 02:49 PM
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I had Crazy Bob Bohn @ Auto Bohn prep my block last year. Mains got line honed, block baked (cleaning), decked and cylinders honed with torque plate...Block already .040 over and honed in nicely. $800.00....No boring. Ouch!! Rotating assy from Kauffman dropped in nicely. Bob is very particular in what he does and knows pontiacs well and the work he did for me was perfect. Had some E-heads preped by More Power in Sparta Mi- north of GR and they did well in price and workmanship. Palbykin recommended them, so they had to be great and they were. My two cents.
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04-18-2008, 08:55 AM
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MrBAMF,
Where did you end up at? I'm in Fenton and will be looking for someone also in the future. Ric |
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04-18-2008, 08:45 PM
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