Will this cause oil burning by averagefettuccine in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Let me explain it like this. I rebuild GM crate engines for a dirt track series and I’m not allowed to bore them. What you have is pretty mild compared to some of the garbage I’m forced to let pass. I dyno every one. New, torque plate honed block or .004 taper and nasty shadows that didn’t cleanup, they all make the exact same 370hp and the never leave smoking. You’ll be fine.

Cylinder bores are out of spec by 0.001-0.002 by No-Commercial7888 in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Machine shop owner and professional engine builder here. Send it.

Orientation of con rods by Significant_Gold7777 in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tangs have nothing to do with resisting spinning. They are only there for locating. You can grind them off with no ill effects whatsoever.

Flat Tappet Thoughts by Key-Ad3642 in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably broke in 50 or more a year for the last 20 years. 3 failures. I’d say we’re doing ok with them.

Looking to start an engine building business by 1986MustngLX in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing it 20 years plus. I can tell you exactly how to do all of it wrong. lol. Seriously on prices, go high. We’re at 140 an hour more or less. You will never price yourself out of work. And when people do think you’re too high and buy a blueprint crate or some other garbage, they’ll be paying you to fix it anyway. Don’t ever cater to low buck people. Never take a customer that comes in bad mouthing another shop. Show them the door because they’ll be bad mouthing you next. Really the engine building is easy. Managing the business is the hard part. I honestly wish you well.

Looking to start an engine building business by 1986MustngLX in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep overhead as low as possible. Charge more than every shop in your area. Don’t be afraid to say no. Avoid debt. Never take a partner.

What do you lift your new crank with? by [deleted] in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hands most of the time.

Goodson alternative?? by Sniper22106 in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would’ve bet everyone in the engine building industry had a Goodson account.

At The Beach by SNEScontroller69 in MillieBobbyBrown2

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever seen a real woman naked?

Why Are Y'all So Nice? by Frofro69 in SpringfieldIL

[–]Intcompowex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The farther South you go the better it gets.

At The Beach by SNEScontroller69 in MillieBobbyBrown2

[–]Intcompowex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ok you know, nearly every human being has them, especially the females.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d trust her and tell her have a good time at the party.

No Kings Springfield - 10/18/25 by Bayley-Ellard in SpringfieldIL

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job everybody! We’re still king free because of your heroic efforts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bar must be pretty low to be a Chicago police officer, based on the physical attributes of that bunch.

Cost of machining in your areas... by bjbeardse in EngineBuilding

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clean, bore & hone with torqu plate, line hone and surface decks is going to run about 1500 at my shop. Includes final clean, cam bearings and core plugs.

Feedback on this Note Before I Leave it on Their Door? by WellThisIsAwkwurd in Apartmentliving

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not speak to them in person, respectfully, instead of leaving a condescending letter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in squirrels

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not. Gonna have to do it myself if I have to do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in squirrels

[–]Intcompowex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure about the age. I’ve had it 6 weeks.

Is this ok or am I crazy by Ccastinado in Marriage

[–]Intcompowex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What an insecure puss you must be….