good machinist anywhere?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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Originally Posted by sniper7

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.

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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....

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.