Reputable Machine shop in Southern California?

[Jer73]

Just as the title says I am looking for a good machine shop around the 626 area to help me set up a pair of dart pro1 cnc heads for sbf.

I could of swore I saw a thread asking for basically the same thing the other day, but checking the first 5 pages I don't see it and nothing is coming up in the search.

[nhrastocker]

http://www.speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopi ... 5&p=552966

[wyrmrider]

what do you mean by "set up"

shim the springs or ???
IS Whittier OK?
San Gabriel?

[Jer73]

what do you mean by "set up"

shim the springs or ???
IS Whittier OK?
San Gabriel?

The heads are bare, I need valves, springs, locks, keepers, valve job and the guide clearances need to be checked. I don't know how I missed the other thread. I am in San Dimas to be more specific, I don't mind driving a ways for someone who is good.

[wyrmrider]

are you going to spec the valves and springs (and retainers and keepers)?
best to know what you want and get what you want
See if Evans in El Monte is busy if you want a perfectionist shop- they have a Serdi valve job machine- do nail down schedule
On a budget and know what brands and specs you want ?
Engine Parts Service in Whittier- also first class job but it's a HD shop not hot rod- but if you know what you want he will do a quality job at very reasonable prices

[SchmidtMotorWorks]

Call Clay Smith Cams, ask for Nick Woods.
He has a well equipped clean shop, does good work.

http://claysmithcams.com/

[Jer73]

are you going to spec the valves and springs (and retainers and keepers)?
best to know what you want and get what you want

Yes I have a rough idea of what I am after but I need to get the guides checked with a bore gauge before getting rammy and ordering parts that might not fit. The guy I purchased these from upgraded the guides from 11/32 to 5/16 or 8mm, the springs I need to discuss with Mike Jones along with a few other things.

Thank you for the suggestions and links so far guys I really do appreciate it.

[engineguyBill]

Burbank Machine, in Burbank - ask for Ken.

[wyrmrider]

Burbank MAchine - another good lead TAylor in Whittier is another
I'm thinking of some others then I think -Chevy guy
yep- size the guides 8mm is not 5/16 and 5/16 is easier to find
solid guides or liners?
did you say what your application is and rpm range
Ask Mike about spring diameter- larger never hurts, the 10 degree keeper question etc
also do you have rockers, if not ask mike

[cv67]

WCCH in Van Nuys..not super close but Richard is stellar. Dave who works with him knows his stuff also.
Good tip on Clay smith didnt know...moved ti IE there is not one machine shop near Hemet/San Jacinto..most reg shops are hacks.

[HDBD]

Sandy Hamlet is an incredibly talented machinist. Acton, CA 661-269-5782

[1972ho]

http://qmpracing.com/shoptour.php Check this place out I would use them but the drive is much for me to bare.

[BillK]

not sure what the "626" area is. If you are close to him Mike Lewis will be good https://www.lewisracingengines.com/

[cv67]

626 pasadena area? Maybe Burbank speed would be closest?
Is Blairs still out there?

I hear Waynes in Riverside is good but never used them. Ask around here, tons of good guys. May cost shipping but probably worth it.
I trust no hourly employees...i want the owner or his right hand guy doing it.

[1972ho]

Cv67 do you means Wayne’s off the 60/215 in Riverside I’m not to sure about those guys I had them install a sleeve in a block and when I tried to put intake back on it was out square the block went there square and came back out of square piston to deck was out on both sides of the block.SO???