good machinist anywhere?

[sniper7]

i undertook my first big vehicle project with my 99 tahoe, so I'm rebuilding the engine. got it out yesterday, tore the engine down today and ready to get it to a machine shop late this week for the machine work. Now I am doing this build well enough, but just want to stay stock, not upgrade and dump money into it. With that said, I don't want to spend more than I need to, just want to get it done right at a fair price.

and if anyone has any good tips, I am all ears. I have learned a shit ton thus far...enough to know that there is waaaay too much crap under the hood, especially electrical, but still enjoying learning it all.

[dwalker460]

I use The Block Shop for blocks and rod work, been in business over 30 years.

I use Mile High Crankshaft for crankwork, best in town, period

I use Dynopro for balancing the rotating assembly, Bear is awesome and reasonably priced

I have a guy I use for heads that I will be glad to put you in touch with

Everyone I use is very reasonably priced and the best at what they do.

Gunns machine is also very good, and Area Machine is decent.

[jmg8550]

If you are willing to drive to Ft Collins, AMS is a very good one stop shop. Darin will treat you right, and not do any more work than is really needed. Especially since you are leaving it stock.

[sniper7]

thanks for the input guys. what kind of prices do they charge. I'm a newbie at this stuff so the simple/stupid questions will continue!

[jmg8550]

Prices have probably changed since I used him last on my own rebuild. Give him a call, he'll quote you over the phone.

[bogie]

and if anyone has any good tips, I am all ears. I have learned a shit ton thus far...enough to know that there is waaaay too much crap under the hood, especially electrical, but still enjoying learning it all.

It's a bit late for this advice now, but one thing I've done is label tape with numbers, and place the tape on connections for wires and hoses so I know where to reconnect. Also, take lots of pictures with a digital camera so you can always go back for reference. had fun doing this stuff, so I'm sure you'll have a good experience too. While you're at it, you should harden against EMP....

[JMBD2112]

what are you needing machined? mile high crank or colorado crank are about the only two i know of, and from what i underdstand every other machine shop sublet's any crank work to them. i gotta buddy who has a machine shop, and i have a good head guy down here in aurora. heads by drew, best work in town and very reasonable prices. if you still have my number call / text me tomorrow and i will give you the info you need.