Engine assembly is something I have always done for myself and I am quite anal retentive about it. On a reco street engine the only original parts I use are the block, crank and rods. Everything including internal engine bolts are brand new. Which makes it an expensive build in parts, as well as extra machining, like line boring and rod resizing etc. Even then you can still have problems, with new parts, or the original parts failing, so as long as you understand that, and any problems arise from that, you will be paying for it, then we can work together. If that doesn't suit you then thats fine by me, I don't want to get involved. My main experience is with Ford and Chevy V8s and Ford inline 6 cylinder engines. I have done some work on Early Holden V8s and Holden [buick] V6 too.

Measuring ring gaps, degree the cam in, and checking piston top dead centre to the balancer timing marks are critical engine assembly things I do. It is common for timing marks to be out with mass produced, non OEM parts, and this can have a big impact when trying to tune and diagnose ignition timing or detonation issues down the track. If the timing marks are out you're flying blind, everything is a guess at best.

All machine work and balancing is farmed out to a very fussy, quality engine machine shop.

What cars do we work on?
We only do early model enthusiasts cars, pre 1980 chrome bumper. Hot Rods and Customs. Mainly Ford and Chev V8. Ford and Holden sixes.
Cars we will not work on.
No late model stuff, no commodores and no 4x4s. No rebuilding your oil leaking, dirty and rusty shit boxes either, go to a regular mechanic.

This is not a product - It is service.

Price is indicative. All work is done at an hourly rate, plus parts, plus materials, plus machining.