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Machining prices for head and block

rexwagon1909

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Jan 22, 2012
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Hurricane, WV
Question for you guys. I am having my block and head machined, and head rebuilt. The machine shop is balancing all engine parts, boring engine block, and all other machine work to it for $325. For head rebuild (I supply parts) he is cleaning head, decking, 5 angle, cuting heads for 1mm over, installing all new valves, guides, seals, etc for $375. This is my first Dsm build and wanted to see if you guys thought prices were fair. The guy is a stud machinist builds NHRA funny car motors, etc.
 

rdomeck

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Jun 1, 2011
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Indianapolis, In.
I found a receipt for an engine build that I did in 1996 recently and I paid more than that then! Those prices seem great to me.
 

kooter

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Jan 13, 2011
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carpentersville, IL
The machine shop we use through were I work retails a basic valve job and inspection about $425.00
 

prove_it

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Jul 3, 2008
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Sioux Falls, SD
Damn, that's super cheap. My guy charges about 400-450 for head machining of all listed parts.

Sounds fair to me. Make sure he uses a torque plate when boring the cylinders. Some places won't. Watch out for that. Also don't forget to have your main journals line bored.
 

EHmotorsports

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Sep 25, 2012
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Beaverton
Very good price considering my guy charges me an average of 400-500 and I assemble everything.
 
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