Recommend an engine builder/machinist in Melbourne

[Spetz]

Hi everyone,

I am after an engine builder/machinist and was hoping someone could direct me to one that they've had a good experience with?

If there is someone to be avoided as well feel free to PM me.

Area does not matter too much

 

[bazeng]

Saliba engines did mine. Not cheap but they do lots of v8 supercar engines. Tolerances were spot on but a bit slow.

 

[Spetz]

Thanks Bazeng, I called them but they said they are so booked out they cannot even provide a quote until late September

 

[bazeng]

Geez.... Shows how much work they have..

What's your next plan? Calm Sandown Mechanical... I know they have rebuilt a few 4g63s recently.. Maybe they can tell you where they would go.. or maybe they can sneak you into Salibas

 

[Spetz]

To be honest my interest would be in assembling the motor myself but of course I'd need to get a few things professionally done, like cylinder bore and/or hone, crank polishing etc.

I called one particular engine builder and though I am sure it was "the new guy" on the phone but he clearly had no idea about anything, so there is no confidence in going to just any engine builder/machinist.

 

[doo doo]

Pity you're not in Brissy- that's the exact situation I could absolutely help you out with

 

[ENGINR]

Try these guys:
Duggan Balancing in Reservoir.

My mate has his race engine parts machined by them and then he re-assembles his engine himself.

 

[Spetz]

Thanks everyone who responded.

To clarify, I did a cold compression test on my motor and the figures were all over the place which made me think something is wrong.
I have since done a hot compression test and compression was very good and all cylinders within 2% of one another.

So luckily it seems I have escaped the need for an engine builder.