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Good machine shop in area for head work?

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  • JohnWJ Offline
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    JohnW
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    the prices i listed dont include installation of course. i'd need to do that myself if i go that route. i could do everything myself but it would take me a very long time to dissassemble everything, round up all the parts, plus all the little shit like washers and gaskets and bolts and various other sundry, and i just dont have the time right now. i could half ass it and reuse stuff but i've heard it said that its cheaper to spend the money and get it done right the first time. not to mention, by taking it to a good machine shop to get done i can be assured they will do it right and i will have a running car at the end. theres no warranty on my own labor unfortunatley, and i can't be sure with my little peepers if my pistons are ok or not. ill call around and get some estimates from quality, berg, and sturdevants for sure.

    90 Civic DX hatch
    D16a6/y8 mini me

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      Ya I had quality rebuild an LT1 of mine, and I have had machine work done at Berg. I like both places. I have nothing bad to say about either. For a parts store I have to say I like Berg the best for sure. Cannot say about the other places as I have never dealt with them.

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      • torbsT Offline
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        i like quality engine and machine bc they do most things for a reasonable price, however, with this cheaper price it'll also take them a bit longer than many shops in town...but hell, they were gonna clean my (use to have) z6 head, as in everything, for 30-50 bux...so yea, for cheapness id go to them, but as i said, you basically pay more if you want it done sooner, so go elseware if you want it done really soon. my .02

        Current vehicles: 90 Civic Hatch, 95 Civic Sedan, 93 Del Sol, 95 Civic Coupe, 99 Integra GS
        Past vehicles: 78 Malibu 2dr., 88 Riviera, 90 Laser RS-T, 91 Audi 90 quattro, 93 Del Sol, 90 TSI AWD, 92 Integra GSR, 94 Del Sol, 93 Prelude Si, 97 Civic Coupe, 88 Toyota MR2 Supercharged, 94 Lexus GS300, 89 CRX, 06 Vento Zip, 90 Civic hatch, 98 Honda Civic, 99 Honda Civic, 92 Yamaha XJ600S, 87 4WD Subaru GL, 94 Audi 90CS Quattro, 00 Civic EX Coupe, 04 Dodge SRT-4, 89 Corolla GTS (Silvertop), 95 Del Sol

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          ticklemedaly wrote:
          I dont mind berg, they do pretty good work as the machining goes. Could be better at cleaning, but they do all the testing and installation pretty cheap. But the prices you listed are pretty damn good, dont know if many shops can beat that. I believe Quality is the best in town for any engine work. I think that race season might be nearing an end for them so it shouldn't take long for them to get it done.

          Berg isn't a place too trust with a 4g63, i had a friend that had shit go wrong after they rebuilt his motor.

          > Trafik Jamz;299122 wrote:
          > But Freitag is a slut....everyone knows this!

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            97Cav wrote:
            Berg isn't a place too trust with a 4g63, i had a friend that had shit go wrong after they rebuilt his motor.

            Yeah Berg and 4G63's are definitely a big no no. How many times has Bobby's motor been out because they fucked up machining it? Sturdevant's has rebuild more DSM heads than any other machine shop in the state I'm sure. They do have really good prices also. I would call them to see how much it would cost. And also if you need help or someone to do the work to get the head off and back on, PM me and I can maybe set you up with something.

            Troy
            2009 Yamaha R1
            2002 WRX
            2001 Toyota Tundra
            2001 Yamaha R6
            1988 Yamaha YSR 50
            2003 XR50

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            • JohnWJ Offline
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              JohnW
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              #11

              is that sturdevants refinish supply center? its not is it? thats the only one i can find in the phone book. do any of you guys know the number?

              90 Civic DX hatch
              D16a6/y8 mini me

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              • JohnWJ Offline
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                JohnW
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                hahaha disregard that

                90 Civic DX hatch
                D16a6/y8 mini me

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                  92TSIpos
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                  just a reminder. you should put the third gen lifters in the head before putting it back together.

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                  • JohnWJ Offline
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                    JohnW
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                    indeed. that was the plan.

                    90 Civic DX hatch
                    D16a6/y8 mini me

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                      Did you get it done yet?

                      Troy
                      2009 Yamaha R1
                      2002 WRX
                      2001 Toyota Tundra
                      2001 Yamaha R6
                      1988 Yamaha YSR 50
                      2003 XR50

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                      • JohnWJ Offline
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                        JohnW
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                        no, it'll be a lil while before i can get it done. the head will prolly come off this weekend. i have to finish my brake job (stuck rotor, grr) and fixing the strut/coilover install that the previous owner halfassed. that should be accomplised on saturday and maybe ill pull the head sunday. If anyone who has done it a few times would like to supervise or help im sure we could work out some sort of compensation. i've never done it before personally and could use the assistance.

                        90 Civic DX hatch
                        D16a6/y8 mini me

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                          treimche
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                          I'd be down for helping and/or just doing it for you, but I'm gone all weekend.

                          Troy
                          2009 Yamaha R1
                          2002 WRX
                          2001 Toyota Tundra
                          2001 Yamaha R6
                          1988 Yamaha YSR 50
                          2003 XR50

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                          • JohnWJ Offline
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                            ya, i dont think ill be getting around to it this weekend. ill let you know for sure when i will be doing it tho, i could use the help. ill prolly be replacing all the timing stuff as well so that will be fun.

                            90 Civic DX hatch
                            D16a6/y8 mini me

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