Recommended machine shop in/near Austin Texas?

[tigernut]

I need to have my block machined in prep for assembly. Can anyone recommend a good machine shop in or close to Austin Texas?

Thanks,
Doug

 

[John Mcgraw]

South Austin Machine, an the corner of Manchaca and S Lamar. Good people, they have been doing my machine work for many years.


Regards, John McGraw

 

[3TT3V]

yes, South Austin Machine. Have had work done by them also.

 

[tigernut]

Thank you John and 3TT3V. I'll check on them this week.

Doug

 

[tigernut]

John and 3TT3V,
Have you had basic block machine work done there? I'm looking to just bring them my bare small block and have them bore/hone/new cam bearings etc, in prep for my reassembly.

They quoted me around $225 to do that bare block work, which seems too cheap to me.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[John Mcgraw]

They have been doing allmy bare block work for many years. I allways do my own assembly, and only have them do the machine work only. That sounds about right as far as the price goes. If you specify boring and honing with a head plates on, or similar instructions, then the price will go up accordingly.

Regards, John McGraw

 

[3TT3V]

I have had them do bare block dip, bore, hone, install cam bearings, complete head work; then I assembled. Right next door is parts store which they work in harmony with where you can get all gaskets, bearings, etc to finish if you choose to do so.