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Drivetrain Looking for a good machine shop near central PA

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Old 12-27-2016, 06:12 AM
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Looking for a good machine shop near central PA

I'm going to rebuild my Mini this spring and looking for a good machine shop to bore, hone, balance.
And I'm also looking for a good place to send in the head for a small port job. Any considerations. I'm not looking for huge HP. Just refresh motor and 250HP or so.
 

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I'm going to rebuild my Mini this spring and looking for a good machine shop to bore, hone, balance.
And I'm also looking for a good place to send in the head for a small port job. Any considerations. I'm not looking for huge HP. Just refresh motor and 250HP or so.
Not familiar with PA, but VAC Motorsports in Philly, where I bought my Cat Cams, advertises their shop. Check them out? Had my block bored / honed and a Cylinder Support System installed at a shop in NH. They also do balancing --- quick turn-around and reasonable pricing --- http://cylindersupportsystem.com

For head work, I use Thumper Performance in FL --- been doing Mini heads for a long time. You can probably find a local shop but be sure to check their reputation before committing.
 
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Thanks, I've found both of those shops from your post I read through and that mite just be my best bet. I have a few months to find figure it it out. I only paid $2500 for the car and got it running for $4,000 all in. Love this little thing.
 




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