who to machine T/A oncenter block

[chasmat2316]

Got one in the pipe line now.
BMS crank...
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what shop is doing the machine work?

 

[Turbo Archie]

Oh no you di’int!

Did you see the guy obsessed with precision setting his plug gap with a stock set up, turbo, pump gas?.

 

[chasmat2316]

Did you see the guy obsessed with precision setting his plug gap with a stock set up, turbo, pump gas?.

sorry I still have no idea who he is?

 

[chris kirk]

I have a virgin T/A oncenter block along with a set of crower rods and a BMS 3.625 crank that I want to send out. I called Bobby at RPE who did my last motor - he said he's not doing any more Buicks. who should use? I'm in New York

Chris Hogeland Twisted6racing

 

[gnxtc2]

Maybe because buick guys are a pain in the ass and cheap??

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This ^^^^^^^ but not all guys

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[karolko]

I have had head and intake porting completed by Chris Hogeland and i was very very pleased with his work. I wouldn`t hesitate sending anything buick to him as prides himself in his workmanship. He`s in Alabama so not too far from NY compared to Kenny.

Adrian

 

[marleyskater420]

I use a local guy. If Kenny were local I would use him too.

I know Kenny isn't local, but he only charges about $2,000 for a basic 109 build that includes all the machine work, balancing of the rotating assembly, gaskets, and bearings.

For other builds he just adds on by the hour required for the work, and I believe his shop rate is something like $80 or $90/hr.

Compared to what a lot of other engine builders charge, I would say that Duttweiler is still WAY more affordable, even including the shipping costs.

 

[BEATAV8]

Did you see the guy obsessed with precision setting his plug gap with a stock set up, turbo, pump gas?.

Lol nah I didn’t see that yet.

 

[Fat Nat]

Those guys over Duttweiler?

Really?

Yes. Lmfao

 

[Fat Nat]

Maybe because buick guys are a pain in the ass and cheap??

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This ^^^^^^^ but not all guys

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

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[chasmat2316]

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This ^^^^^^^ but not all guys

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

Who does your machine work?

 

[gnxtc2]

Who does your machine work?

Bobby did my TA Block.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[FastDiesel]

Maybe because buick guys are a pain in the ass and cheap??

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i agree

 

[1952ray]

i agree

Don’t agree, if people are cheap they don’t need a Buick. Not many left to work on them,not many left. As now they have become a cult following. Mine has been under the knife for 18 months and 30k later. Its ready now for a little while while the TA motor is being built. If one is inpatient and cheap go get a musturd.

 

[marleyskater420]

I can now actually answer this post from personal experience...

Duttweiler is machining an On center block for me that I just bought from him with the intention of selling. He said on most TA blocks it took anywhere from $400-$500 or more to completely prep and deburr the block so that it would be ready to run.

For anyone looking, this On center is for sale,too and already has all the finish machine work done to it

$4,000 plus shipping

 

[chasmat2316]

also can anyone tell me if the alum block will need to be clearanced to fit my crower 6.00 rods with a 3.625 crank before I try to mock it up? also what about cam clearance with the crower rods?

 

[Fat Nat]

I'd mock it 1st before taking someone's word on this board wether it needs to or not. No sense in machining something that might not need it just my 2 cents

 

[chasmat2316]

I agree just looking for some info before I start

 

[rag231]

Crower 6.0 or the 6.300 rods?

 

[434nova]

I agree just looking for some info before I start

Have you found someone to machine the block for you? I’m in the same boat as you. So if you do let me know. I’m also local to you.