Recommend machine shop Houston/Pasadena, Texas area

absolutfrase · Mar 19, 2017

Just purchased a set of 440 source heads. Am looking for a machine shop in my area that has experience with these heads. Not looking for overkill machine work. Want heads disassembled for quality inspection; cc combustion chamber; mill heads to raise compression, if needed; change out valve springs to ones suited for my cam.
Don't mind driving to get heads in experienced hands, but not a crazy far drive.
Also, would prefer to hear from members who've had machine work done within, say, last six months, year at the most.

Mike67 · Mar 19, 2017

Nickens Brothers in Conroe specialize in Mopar and have a flow bench, Houston Engine and Balancing in Pasedena has always been top notch not sure of their Mopar e pierence, the owner passed away a year or two ago but all the guys over there were great to deal with.
Faermans in NW Houston off of Pinemont does good work as well, Dennis is a good guy to boot

absolutfrase · Mar 20, 2017

Mike67-thanks for the recommendations. Houston Engine and Balance is a stone's throw from the house. They did some manifold work for me a few years ago. Agree about Mopar expertise. Will look into Faerman's.

Mike67 · Mar 26, 2017

So what have you found??? Would like to hear what your dealing with...

absolutfrase · Mar 27, 2017

Mike 67- going with Houston Engine & Balance. The chambers will get cc'd; heads disassembled for quality control and touched-up (if needed); mill the heads to get compression up (dependent on how far the pistons are in the hole). Looking @ about $500-600 for the job. No major setbacks, looking @ about 3 days worth of work.
Engine is pretty basic. Not looking for all available horsepower. Just reliability for a daily driver.

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