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707 SS · 10-27-2017, 03:05 PM

I need to replace my ls3 block want to build a 416 stroker whose got recommendations I live in Northern California but will drive to a good shop

sinisterlsx510 · 10-27-2017, 06:09 PM

California street machine in suisun city..
Rick @ synergy
Jrg motorpsorts/robs machine shop all in bay area

jrhagen · 10-27-2017, 06:59 PM

Sonny Bryant.

BruHop · 10-27-2017, 10:16 PM

Starkweather performance.

https://starkweatherperformance.com/

0331Marine · 10-27-2017, 10:24 PM

CMS

christianchevell · 10-28-2017, 08:45 AM

What you want someone down there to do it why not buy a short block done by a higher volume place and get install more locally? Chances are as in when I bought my block from custom engine supply/ SAG performance group; the work is best done by a shop that does them all the time that has the connections and the work is flawless. I also had to buy; expedited shipping for my pistons which did come from CAL but my block shipped from Indiana for free, I sunk about 5 grand into a all forged 428 shortblock,, used molnar rotating and racetec pistons....the best look them up if you want you may know other names people slap on molnar....as they cost big $ for their names...LOL like Callies or Wiseco , K1 etc.

Any way, I had purchased a windage tray pan for a stoker, it had to be clearance more , the block of course clearanced for the con rods caps etc, the pistons are custom made by the guy who used to own a place called JE pistons the largest piston maker in the world, the skirts of the pistons have to be right and the sleeves have to be clearanced also, the rings and pistons correct for the application.... Just a lot of things like install of oil plugs and such that a more experienced machine shop should do ......

My good shop is Wongs performance engineering in Vancouver Wa..... check him out on facebook, SAG/Custom is on EBAY, along with others of course like Thompson etc, I found Jerry though nice to deal with answering my well informed questions from custom engine supply. And being in the area of Michigan block was like $1400 .....OH and it was cheaper in the winter versus the summer when the prices go up usually for demand makes it so...... Good Luck. Love my stroker the extra torque there is no replacement for displacement...I have more torque with a milder cam than I have HP versus a full nutted out engine with smaller displacement just to make high HP numbers..Seat of the pants...WOOHOO.......

Gstick · 10-28-2017, 03:18 PM

Nelson Racing Engines

1985airborne · 11-17-2017, 08:41 PM

DONT GO TO STARKWEATHER PERFORMANCE!!! GRADE A HUSTLER WITH PISSPOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Clarkstar · 11-17-2017, 08:50 PM

I agree with christian.... buy a short block from a major player.. then install it your self...or pay someone locally if necissary...

christianchevell · 11-18-2017, 10:08 AM

Don't know if he ever found a stroker, LOL anyway places like Texas Speed, Lingenfelter, Livernois, maybe even Hennessey, Thompson, SAG performance, used to be a place in Florida like Florida speed or Tampa tuning etc....Heck I think even Tick advertises one, most likely places like sponsors on here of course Jannetty racing, Phastek, RDP etc check all over folks and comparison shop for fun...LOL

10-27-2017, 03:05 PM	#1
707 SS Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Humboldt,CA Posts: 58 View My Garage	Best ls motor builder in California I need to replace my ls3 block want to build a 416 stroker whose got recommendations I live in Northern California but will drive to a good shop

10-27-2017, 06:09 PM	#2
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	California street machine in suisun city.. Rick @ synergy Jrg motorpsorts/robs machine shop all in bay area __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

10-28-2017, 08:45 AM	#6
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	What you want someone down there to do it why not buy a short block done by a higher volume place and get install more locally? Chances are as in when I bought my block from custom engine supply/ SAG performance group; the work is best done by a shop that does them all the time that has the connections and the work is flawless. I also had to buy; expedited shipping for my pistons which did come from CAL but my block shipped from Indiana for free, I sunk about 5 grand into a all forged 428 shortblock,, used molnar rotating and racetec pistons....the best look them up if you want you may know other names people slap on molnar....as they cost big $ for their names...LOL like Callies or Wiseco , K1 etc. Any way, I had purchased a windage tray pan for a stoker, it had to be clearance more , the block of course clearanced for the con rods caps etc, the pistons are custom made by the guy who used to own a place called JE pistons the largest piston maker in the world, the skirts of the pistons have to be right and the sleeves have to be clearanced also, the rings and pistons correct for the application.... Just a lot of things like install of oil plugs and such that a more experienced machine shop should do ...... My good shop is Wongs performance engineering in Vancouver Wa..... check him out on facebook, SAG/Custom is on EBAY, along with others of course like Thompson etc, I found Jerry though nice to deal with answering my well informed questions from custom engine supply. And being in the area of Michigan block was like $1400 .....OH and it was cheaper in the winter versus the summer when the prices go up usually for demand makes it so...... Good Luck. Love my stroker the extra torque there is no replacement for displacement...I have more torque with a milder cam than I have HP versus a full nutted out engine with smaller displacement just to make high HP numbers..Seat of the pants...WOOHOO....... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop Last edited by christianchevell; 11-18-2017 at 09:58 AM.

11-17-2017, 08:41 PM	#8
1985airborne One Slow Automatic Drives: 2017 GS 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC NJ NY DMV THE BAYAREA Posts: 877	DONT GO TO STARKWEATHER PERFORMANCE!!! GRADE A HUSTLER WITH PISSPOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! __________________ 650HP 2010 CAMARO SS 710HP 2017 GRAND SPORT

11-17-2017, 08:50 PM	#9
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I agree with christian.... buy a short block from a major player.. then install it your self...or pay someone locally if necissary... __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

10-27-2017, 06:59 PM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Sonny Bryant.

10-27-2017, 10:16 PM	#4
BruHop Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE,RS,NPP,Recaros in SW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 401	Starkweather performance. https://starkweatherperformance.com/

10-27-2017, 10:24 PM	#5
0331Marine Drives: 2012 SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Covington Ga Posts: 783	CMS

10-28-2017, 03:18 PM	#7
Gstick Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: southwestern, PA Posts: 276	Nelson Racing Engines

11-18-2017, 10:08 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Don't know if he ever found a stroker, LOL anyway places like Texas Speed, Lingenfelter, Livernois, maybe even Hennessey, Thompson, SAG performance, used to be a place in Florida like Florida speed or Tampa tuning etc....Heck I think even Tick advertises one, most likely places like sponsors on here of course Jannetty racing, Phastek, RDP etc check all over folks and comparison shop for fun...LOL __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop