Las Vegas Machine shops/ Engine builders

[holorinhal]

I need to get a block machined and rotatating assymbly balanced.
does any one know of the reputable machine shops, here in Las Vegas? Also would like some recomendations for a reputable engine builder, in Vegas. Ant help would be appreciated.

 

[DaveH]

I need to get a block machined and rotatating assymbly balanced.
does any one know of the reputable machine shops, here in Las Vegas? Also would like some recomendations for a reputable engine builder, in Vegas. Ant help would be appreciated.

Dunsemore custom marine. build all sorts of big $ race engines.

702-293-1929, in boulder city

 

[obnoxious001]

Dunsemore custom marine. build all sorts of big $ race engines.

702-293-1929, in boulder city

Does Billy machine in house?

 

[DaveH]

Does Billy machine in house?

most people dont know it, but billy has another building behind his with machining capabilites. i dont want to get into what all his capabilities are, that is for billy to discuss with what he wants to publically or not.

 

[Enen]

The first guy I'd personally call for anything machining anywhere near Vegas would be Racey. If they don't handle it, I am sure they can point you to the right guy.

 

[obnoxious001]

most people dont know it, but billy has another building behind his with machining capabilites. i dont want to get into what all his capabilities are, that is for billy to discuss with what he wants to publically or not.

Ah, sounds like another extremely highly respected builder that I know of in California who doesn't do outside machine work.

 

[holorinhal]

The first guy I'd personally call for anything machining anywhere near Vegas would be Racey. If they don't handle it, I am sure they can point you to the right guy.

I looked up his shop, and it looks like he does custom fabrication and machining. Does he do engine machine work? I am in need of a shop that can install a block sleeve, check aligne bore, turn cranks and such.
I will have to give him a shout.

Any one have any experiance with vegas machine?
Barry, I tried to find the thread that you had mentioned about Vegas machine, but had no luck. I will keep searching, some times you have to enter tat just right keyword.

 

[STV_Keith]

Howard at Vegas Machine did some work for me at my last company. Work was good.

 

[Racey]

I looked up his shop, and it looks like he does custom fabrication and machining. Does he do engine machine work? I am in need of a shop that can install a block sleeve, check aligne bore, turn cranks and such.
I will have to give him a shout.

Any one have any experiance with vegas machine?
Barry, I tried to find the thread that you had mentioned about Vegas machine, but had no luck. I will keep searching, some times you have to enter tat just right keyword.

I've heard good things about Vegas Machine, I've used Fultz before, and lots of guys i know send their stuff to Fultz and have for years also, He is good friends with Dan Shimalla (sp?) from Dan's Driveline, who is the go to engine dyno guy here in Vegas. Fultz Machine will be listed on google or in the phone book.

 

[Nordie]

I forgot who I used, and I forgot for good reasons, pm me if you actually want to know...

 

[J5Daytona]

HBR out by the speedway does their own machine work . I have had pretty good luck with them

 

[J5Daytona]

There is another shop in town that does their own machine work my motor lasted appx 15 hrs pm me for that info

 

[obnoxious001]

I forgot who I used, and I forgot for good reasons, pm me if you actually want to know...

He also needs to know who not to use,, and PM is the cool way to do that. I reached out to a friend over there but have not heard back from him yet.

Pretty sure Racey is not doing engine machine work, but I would call and ask, then see who he may recommend, since Shane and his dad are super quality oriented.

 

[Nordie]

There is another shop in town that does their own machine work my motor lasted appx 15 hrs pm me for that info

Mine lasted 20

 

[Outdrive1]

Mine lasted 20

That's 19.5 longer than a guy I used in Phoenix.

 

[Jet Boat Maloney]

Is that Shane with a tow company in Vegas ?

 

[Nordie]

That's 19.5 longer than a guy I used in Phoenix.

Mine went back before I even put the heads on, the cam wouldn't even go in. Shoulda been a red flag then. Had them "balance and assemble" short block also install cam bearings...

 

[Outdrive1]

Mine went back before I even put the heads on, the cam wouldn't even go in. Shoulda been a red flag then. Had them "balance and assemble" short block also install cam bearings...

I've had heads done and rocker studs pull out during break in. Guess who eats all the labor to tear it all down again? It's hard to find a reliable machine shop, when you finally do though, don't ever question the price on anything. Lol.

 

[Nordie]

I've had heads done and rocker studs pull out during break in. Guess who eats all the labor to tear it all down again? It's hard to find a reliable machine shop, when you finally do though, don't ever question the price on anything. Lol.

This is true, but I WAS a jet bote owner, we are the bottom of the barrel, in fact I still do have another hull, but screw the headache a twin turbo ls deal will be the ticket.

 

[FASTJTBT144]

:thumbup:

Dunsemore custom marine. build all sorts of big $ race engines.

702-293-1929, in boulder city

 

[Nacimientobound]

Check with Fauset racing. Ric is on the Central Coast but is racing in Vegas all the time. He builds car and boat race motors. You can find him online.

 

[J5Daytona]

Mine lasted 20

any chance named after a skeletal part and located in boulder city?

 

[Nordie]

any chance named after a skeletal part and located in boulder city?

No

 

[FlatNv]

all good suggestions, also Terry Kells Kells automotive

BTW Hal clicked your link WOW awesome restore!! real shame how it ended up.

 

[Nordie]

Is universal still open?

 

[holorinhal]

Mine lasted maybe 10hrs!

There is another shop in town that does their own machine work my motor lasted appx 15 hrs pm me for that info

Well, msjbtex, I know who you are talking about and have not heard good things!

Mine lasted 20

Nordie, I will give you a shout, I need to know who to stay away from.

 

[Nordie]

Pretty ironic your 10 hour motor and my 20 hour motor came from the same shop! I still have the block in my backyard, made a huge mistake and scrapped the crank without getting all the mallory metal out of it, guess that shit is kind of expensive.

 

[Racey]

any chance named after a skeletal part and located in boulder city?

Hahahahahaha so you've fallen victim to them as well?

(I Haven't, i know better, but i know a shitload of people who have)

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Edit: Someone mentioned Terry Kell's above, KAM (Kell Automotive Marine) does a lot of very cool stuff, but it's all pretty high end and not cheap. Terry is a sharp guy, i've spent a few hours at his shop bs'ng with him, he has built some pretty cool stuff, and has a dream machine shop, A big Fadal 5 axis that he does head porting and mold work on, a couple Haas 3 and 4 axis machines, and Haas Lathe.

 

[awesome1]

After having countless circle track small blocks built for the last 15 years I've used almost everyone in Vegas. Kells and fultz were some of the best as long as price and time wasn't an issue, universal,Vegas, jacks ect I would never have them do another for me. Then I found a guy over the hump in Pahrump at JEM racing engines that built me quite a few and had real good luck. I had a couple 383 strokers built by him that I got over 50 nights each out of which is really good for methanol motors in the dirt at 8200 rpms with only around $7000 budget.

 

[holorinhal]

Pretty ironic your 10 hour motor and my 20 hour motor came from the same shop! I still have the block in my backyard, made a huge mistake and scrapped the crank without getting all the mallory metal out of it, guess that shit is kind of expensive.

Nordie, Jacks did not build the engine,but Jacks screwed up the block, when boring.

 

[Andy B.]

Reviving this thread please pm on who not to use please. My engine guy is super busy and I don’t know if he can get to it for a couple months. I want to make sure its done by the beginning of March.
Thanks
Andy

 

[DaveH]

Brett at Insane Power builds lots of marine engines and has inhouse machining.

 

[johnny79]

Brett at Insane Power builds lots of marine engines and has inhouse machining.

Every motor i’ve seen come out of Insane Power didn’t make it past the first trip out.

 

[franky]

Hbr Competition Engines out at LVMS is good. They have their own machine shop and dyno

 

[DaveH]

Every motor i’ve seen come out of Insane Power didn’t make it past the first trip out.

that's interesting. i have been to his shop many times (i build harnesses for him) and its pretty serious down there. 3 dynos, CNC machines, etc. the stuff i have seen looked like all first class builds with premium parts and excellent machine work.

 

[Andy B.]

Out of everyone I've inquired about HBR is the only builder without any negative reviews that's impressive!!

 

[johnny79]

that's interesting. i have been to his shop many times (i build harnesses for him) and its pretty serious down there. 3 dynos, CNC machines, etc. the stuff i have seen looked like all first class builds with premium parts and excellent machine work.

Yeah, never been there myself, all i know is the shop next to where i have my boat works on an Eliminator cat with two Viper V10 motors built by Brett at Insane. Those motors seem like they are out of the boat more than they are in it.

 

[johnny79]

Out of everyone I've inquired about HBR is the only builder without any negative reviews that's impressive!!

Jeremy at HBR built the 460 in my Spectra, runs awesome and zero issues in two seasons. Mild build with aluminum heads made 550hp on their dyno.

 

[Racey]

Yeah, never been there myself, all i know is the shop next to where i have my boat works on an Eliminator cat with two Viper V10 motors built by Brett at Insane. Those motors seem like they are out of the boat more than they are in it.

Well they're oddfire v10s sooo

 

[Andy B.]

Jeremy at HBR built the 460 in my Spectra, runs awesome and zero issues in two seasons. Mild build with aluminum heads made 550hp on their dyno.

That's what I'm looking for something that will last and be reliable.

 

[Andy B.]

Hey Racey would like to hear your thoughts.

 

[guest hs]

Jeremy at HBR built the 460 in my Spectra, runs awesome and zero issues in two seasons. Mild build with aluminum heads made 550hp on their dyno.

How fast does your Spectra go with that engine?

 

[renodaytona]

That's what I'm looking for something that will last and be reliable.

I’d give Barry a call. If he was closer to me I probably would have had him build mine. I learned a lot doing it though. The machine work took forever at the shop I used up here.

 

[Andy B.]

I’d give Barry a call. If he was closer to me I probably would have had him build mine. I learned a lot doing it though. The machine work took forever at the shop I used up here.

He's in Parker imn Vegas and he doesn't pull motors. After I had everything done then transport motor back and forth it would end costing a lot more plus the headache. I'm going to pm him and get a better idea.

 

[johnny79]

How fast does your Spectra go with that engine?

My boat doesn’t have a speedometer, so I used the GPS app on my phone and the best I have seen when I was down at Willow Beach on the river was 64 at 5000rpm. I am not sure how accurate these phone GPS speedometer‘s are though.

 

[johnny79]

That's what I'm looking for something that will last and be reliable.

That’s exactly what I went for, I was tired of my boat being in the shop more than on the water. I really didn’t care about a number on the Dyno or speed in the boat, reliability was my number one concern.

 

[guest hs]

My boat doesn’t have a speedometer, so I used the GPS app on my phone and the best I have seen when I was down at Willow Beach on the river was 64 at 5000rpm. I am not sure how accurate these phone GPS speedometer‘s are though.

My sons runs 60 with the ford probably 400 hp so I guess I should be happy with that

 

[HBCraig]

Is All Seasons Marine still around?

 

[Andy B.]

Is All Seasons Marine still around?

Yes if you mean the one in Boulder City.

 

[DaveH]

Yeah, never been there myself, all i know is the shop next to where i have my boat works on an Eliminator cat with two Viper V10 motors built by Brett at Insane. Those motors seem like they are out of the boat more than they are in it.

funny i saw the engines. apparently what was thought to be a "motor problem" turned out to be cracked exhaust manifolds (apparently CMI viper headers are known for this) were leaking back into the motor. cant really blame that on the builder.