Machine Shops in Colorado

[chevyburnout1]

I'm looking for machine shops in Colorado that I can take my block and heads to for a decent price. I've always used AMS in Fort Collins but that was for my SBC/BBC stuff. Not sure how much diesel stuff they've done. And on my last build they didn't clearance my block correctly for my stroker kit. So I'm curious on any other machine shops in Colorado.

I've gotten a quote from Mountain High Performance which is out of Arvada. They look to specialize in Dmax/Powerstroke/Cummins engines, however the email quote I received mentioned that a torque plate hone was not needed because my engine wasn't a 'race only' engine that needs the rings broken in immediately. Said it's still the best way but more so of a luxury that is usually not needed. They also said a main cap hone is not recommended either as it can cause issues with cam/crank correlation, and that the warning on the main stud kit is more so just a disclaimer.

Just curious as to anyone's input on this, and any local Colorado people that could point me to a good machine shop.

 

[hondarider552]

Call ATS and ask who they use?

 

[Alliance1289]

Call Wade Boyd at Diesel Day Dreams.

 

[DBUSHLB7]

Dustin, ill text Clint in the mornin and see who he recommends. And I'll check with Nate too.

 

[delong_1]

we use a shop in co springs, we bought a torque plate and they have it there. they have done my blocks, pretty good work. this time i used mtn high for my head refresh. another place for heads is ridge reamer also here in Arvada. let me know if you need any contact info.

 

[DBUSHLB7]

we use a shop in co springs, we bought a torque plate and they have it there. they have done my blocks, pretty good work. this time i used mtn high for my head refresh. another place for heads is ridge reamer also here in Arvada. let me know if you need any contact info.

X2 for High Mountain performance, ATS uses them a lot as well

 

[delong_1]

X2 for High Mountain performance, ATS uses them a lot as well

the only problem is their prices are higher than other shops but i was in a rush and they could get them done fast.

 

[chevyburnout1]

Thanks for you input guys. Their prices did seem a bit on the steep side but its nice knowing they've had plenty experience with diesels. I was just skeptical when I was told a torque hone and main bore hone was not needed or recommended with my build. Should this be something I do regardless of what they say? I'll be running both head and main studs.

 

[delong_1]

i would never do a block without a torque plate hone, if you are using studs you need a line hone also. clearances will change with the studs.

 

[chevyburnout1]

One thing I did notice after I installed head studs on mine, was I started getting a lot more blow-by. Whether it was related or not I'll plan on getting both hones done.

 

[Mile_high]

we use a shop in co springs, we bought a torque plate and they have it there. they have done my blocks, pretty good work. this time i used mtn high for my head refresh. another place for heads is ridge reamer also here in Arvada. let me know if you need any contact info.

Can you shoot me contact info for this shop? I'm ready to send the block off to get some love.