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Old January 14th, 2024, 05:29 AM
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Can anyone recommend a Machine Shop for engine block / heads in the Chicagoland area? Southwest suburbs preferably, but does not have to be. Not looking for cheap, just the best value for my money. As always, good work for a good price. Thanks in advance for your input,

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Old January 15th, 2024, 04:57 AM
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Check out Rocket Racing, their not in Chicago but in Wisconsin, not too far over the State line.
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Old January 16th, 2024, 05:48 AM
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Rocket Racing, not in the Chicagoland area but just over the Wisconsin state line. Very reputable
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Old January 16th, 2024, 06:21 PM
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PER in Joliet. Great work done by these guys. https://www.per-race-engines.com/
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Old January 16th, 2024, 06:29 PM
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I was going to use Pete a CP Motoworks just over the border in WI, then I found out my house needed a new roof... so the engine build was put on hold.

I communicated with him a few times and he was prompt and professional. I am not a machinist, so I can't comment on his work, but all reviews I've heard have been very good.

https://www.cpmotorworks.com/

www.facebook.com/CPMotorworks

Let me see if I can tag Luke for more suggestions. @83hurstguy

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Old January 26th, 2024, 11:18 AM
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FX engines in Mokena, IL. Been using them for 17 years now after getting burned at other shops. Not cheap, but cheap work equals **** work.
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Old January 26th, 2024, 12:32 PM
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Just saw a video with Troy trepanier[rad rides by troy] helping land speed record and FX help develop ford flathead to do it.
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Old January 26th, 2024, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 442man$
Just saw a video with Troy trepanier[rad rides by troy] helping land speed record and FX help develop ford flathead to do it.
They've done several motors for big name cars out of Troy's shop.


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