How are these rates for machine work on our motors. Expensive? Competitive? They're from a respected shop in SoCal.

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Disassemble $25.00
Bore & hone $225.00
Deck block $100.00
Grind crank if needed $95.00
Resize connecting rods $60.00
Assembly $175.00
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I know IPP has a killer deal on their Stage 1 stuff, but it can't hurt to shop around.

 

Oh, forgot to mention that builder is letting me supply my own parts. So pistons, rods, bearings, bolts...

 

That’s really, really cheap… I’d be wondering if they have ample experience with these engines.

 

+1 I talked to the machine shop next to the diesel shop where I get my truck serviced and was askign them about our engines and he was straight up honest and said he really didnt have experience on our engines adn that they are allot differnt then the mostly domestic engines that he specialized in.

He then said I could do it... But if there is a shop experienced with your motor you should go to them because in the long run you could end up spending more and I put my reputation on the line by building your engine when I have made a name for myself with domestic blocks.

So in short what I am saying... You may spend less now with the shop at those prices but if you blow the motor and damage all your parts you will have to start back over at square one and in the long run will cost you more.

 

True that. I def don't want to be their guinea pig.

They're mostly involved with domestic race engines, however I did some research (mostly Google search) and it turns out that they have experience with Evos and other popular import models (full builds). I just didn't see anything 350z specific.

 

Call them and ask them what amount of experience they have on VQ35's if they hesitate there's your answer