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Old 08-15-2024, 10:06 AM
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Default Machine Shop in S.E. Michigan?

I need to get my Edelbrock heads milled to reduce the chamber size 8cc and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good reputable machine shop near Detroit? I've called a few places and they want around $800 to do the deck and intake surffaces 0.040"!

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Old 08-15-2024, 11:37 AM
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Thanks. I did call them actually. They seem ok. The only issue is all the terrible reviews of being money grabbers. I'm worried about dropping off a $6000 set of wide port new edelbrocks and having someone hold them hostage unless I pay whatever their final number is. Nobody will even give me a ball park estimate expet for Holbrook who wants $800! This is basic milling and most reputable places I normally deal with have a fixed cost or least an estimate for that!

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Old 08-15-2024, 01:15 PM
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Old 08-15-2024, 01:43 PM
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Thanks! They look to have decent reviews too. I'll check them out.

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Thanks! They look to have decent reviews too. I'll check them out.
Mr Meyer is a standup guy.

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There used to be an engine builder on 12 mile in Berkley. Can’t think of t.
Booth Arron’s maybe.

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There used to be an engine builder on 12 mile in Berkley. Can’t think of t.
Booth Arron’s maybe.
Thanka. I used to use Booth Aarons in the 90s and they were good. They have been gone for a long time unfortunately.

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Yup that explains it!

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Slept through that - they were only a few miles from my house.

The sign on the front would be an incredible piece today!

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Old 08-17-2024, 08:14 AM
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I have used the machine shop at the Auto Value on M59 - 3501 W. Highland Rd, Milford, MI 48380. Matt is the machinist there and is very experienced and knowledgeable.

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^^^^ My go to guy as well. Unfortunately, auto value corp is shutting him down. i'll let ya know where he ends up.

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Victor Knight did real nice work on my 455.
he's been doing engines a long time
Vics Auto and performance in Commerce Mi.

http://www.vicsautoandperformance.com/machine-shop.html

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Victor Knight did real nice work on my 455.
he's been doing engines a long time
Vics Auto and performance in Commerce Mi.

http://www.vicsautoandperformance.com/machine-shop.html
Thanks! Good to know. He seems to have some nice equipment.

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He's a great machinist but no Pontiac building experience.

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And yes he has done work for me.

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