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Some machining on a numbers matching Stage 1 Buick. This was a low mile rebuild that suffered a cam, lifter and cam bear...
12/12/2025

Some machining on a numbers matching Stage 1 Buick. This was a low mile rebuild that suffered a cam, lifter and cam bearing failure. The subsequent loss of oil pressure caused main bearing failure.
Installed and align bored two replacement main caps and align honed the block.
Indexed, bored and honed cam tunnel oversize, and repaired the worn block face for a thrust washer.
Lifter bores indexed and bored for .875” Ford lifters and chamfered.
Finish honing lifter bores and cylinders to follow.
This one is another example of where skipping some steps on the build snowballed into an expense much higher than the “money saved”. This was a build that was done before these procedures were commonly addressed, so that’s a factor too.

Align honing the mains on an LS block. This is a mandatory step when installing studs on any platform. Studs stress the ...
12/12/2025

Align honing the mains on an LS block. This is a mandatory step when installing studs on any platform. Studs stress the block differently than the OEM fasteners, and it affects bore size. ARP points this out in their instructions, be it actually a real elementary step.
On the LS, the main caps are well known to have a horrible mounting surface finish, so this is also the opportunity to correct that as well. On aluminum blocks, we install torque plates when finish honing mains and the cam tunnel.
If someone is saying that this step is ok to skip, ask them if they have the machine to correct it. Chances are, they may not, and choose not to sublet the job. Skipping steps is not a good way to start the build.

11/14/2025

The importance of honing Harley cylinders with torque plates. I’m selling off my inventory of exchange cylinders and cyl/piston kits for shovel and twin cam. Please inquire with your needs. Thanks!

This is one of our house engines. BBC, closed chamber head, flat tappet build. Using a lot of parts that have been holdi...
11/04/2025

This is one of our house engines. BBC, closed chamber head, flat tappet build. Using a lot of parts that have been holding down the shelves.
Our coated Wiseco pistons, .904” Howard’s DL lifters, R&R rods, NOS Crane Commander cam from 1992, and some other cool parts.
This one should make the driver real happy. She wants 10’s and bigger wheelies. Can do.

10/17/2025

An important thing to look for when assembling heads. Often overlooked!
Nice set of LS heads for a friend’s supercharged pickup.

Harley “gang plate!”
10/16/2025

Harley “gang plate!”

10/15/2025

Some seat time in the company car at the Duluth Street Drags.

10/15/2025

Valve stem polishing machine.

Wrapping up the last few projects on the floor as I have time. Among other operations, this one had the rear threads...
09/05/2025

Wrapping up the last few projects on the floor as I have time.
Among other operations, this one had the rear threads ripped out and a lug broken.
Bore the hole oversize, make a cast iron plug, breeze the boss/plug in, secure an anchor plug, transfer punch, drill and tap.
Heli coil the others.

Please contact Joe for your complete machine shop service needs! He’s got a profile/messenger on here. Thanks for a grea...
07/18/2025

Please contact Joe for your complete machine shop service needs! He’s got a profile/messenger on here.

Thanks for a great 35+ years, I couldn’t have done it without the awesome support of so many customers, family and friends.
I’ve got some fun, educational plans for the future!

462” BBC shortblock ready to wrap and ship with heads. Pump gas “High Lift Hydro” version. This is one of our custom ...
07/16/2025

462” BBC shortblock ready to wrap and ship with heads.
Pump gas “High Lift Hydro” version. This is one of our custom .608” lift hydraulic flat tappet cams, with .904” lifters.
The large diameter, indexed .904” lifters are the key to reliability and performance.
This one is going on a first gen Camaro for some street cruising and good times.

This may be the last one out the door here. Joe at Max Performance can build you one of these moving forward.

Two more BBC torque plates! Eleventh hour retirement additions!
07/16/2025

Two more BBC torque plates! Eleventh hour retirement additions!

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