As Kai mentioned, Richard Good has a great reputation. He did my head
(9.5 compression, port, polish, cc, 3 angle valve job, reshape the
valves, new valve springs to accept high lift cam) and it turned out
great. I'm very happy with it. He also used to sell complete engines
to basically the specs that you outlined in your email. However, I'm
not sure if he still offers these services. His old brochures listed
prices on heads and complete engines, but his new brochure does not
include any mention of head/engine work.
Tim Holbrook
1971 TR6
--- Shane Ingate <madmax_xx@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 09:45:46 -0400
> Subject: Head work - recommendations for machine shop
> From: Shane Ingate <madmax_xx@hotmail.com>
> To: 6 Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Reply-to: Shane Ingate <madmax_xx@hotmail.com>
>
> All,
>
> I just picked up a Circle-B head, and am going to ship it off to a
> reputable
> and experienced machine shop. I would like some recommendations on
> shops
> with considerable experience in building performance motors. Names
> and
> phone numbers please, because I will need to have a lengthy
> discussion with
> the shop on my needs, and their suggestions.
>
> JK Jackson and Richard Good are certainly high on the list. PAECO in
> Alabama also come highly recommended.
>
> Work I would like done is:
> - mill the head for 9.6:1 compression
> - line-bore the cam bearings to accept needle bearings
> - port-matching (I'll be sending the manifolds with the head)
> - conversion to roller-rockers
> - tubular pushrods
> - contour combustion chambers
> - glass-peen head
> - gas-flow ports and valve pockets
> - 3-angle valve seats
> - if there is any money left, cc the chambers
>
> The head has been magnafluxed.
>
> I believe that this is the most crucial aspect of building horsepower
> and
> torque (building a survivable motor is the the other crucial
> ingredient), so
> no expense will be spared.
>
> If people have already gone this route, and could share with me their
> experiences and advice, I would be delighted to hear from you.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Shane Ingate
> Maryland, USA
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